The largest free community festival in town is back, kicking off the holiday season. There will be food, entertainment, performances and Balboa Park museums and institutions will be open free of charge and offering special programming. Runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, and noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Where: Balboa Park
Website: www.balboapark.org/decembernights/