The holiday season is just around the corner, and here are some of the ways Point Loma and Ocean Beach will celebrate.

• Liberty Station ice rink: The Rady Children’s Ice Rink will be open from Thursday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 5, outdoors in the Central Promenade at Liberty Station, Point Loma. Normal hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily but are modified on opening day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and for other events. $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger and military members. Tickets include skate rentals and helmets. rchicerink.org

• Liberty Station tree lighting: Liberty Stations 88-foot decorated Norfolk pine tree will be lighted, along with live entertainment, firetruck rides, photos with Santa Claus and a showing of the movie The Grinch between 5 and 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, in the North Promenade. Free. bit.ly/40yK8bx

• Ocean Beach holiday tree: The annual tradition, dubbed the “crooked tree” because it typically leans to one side, will be on the beach at the end of Newport Avenue from Tuesday, Dec. 3, to Friday, Jan. 3. obcommunityfoundation.org/community-events/tree

• Christmas show: The Point Loma Nazarene University Concert Choir, Chorale and Extol vocal ensembles will present the 23rd annual Cider Celebration Christmas show at 6 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, in the university’s Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Hot cider will be served. $10. plnu.universitytickets.com

• Christmas Marketplace and Festival: Holiday gift items, craft activities, live music and treats will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., Point Loma. The event also will feature the All Souls Christmas Mouse. Free admission. (619) 223-6394

• Santa Experience: Santa Claus with appear at the Ocean Beach holiday tree from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, for photos with visitors. The tree will be at the foot of Newport Avenue at Abbott Street. Free. obcommunityfoundation.org/community-events/tree

• Ocean Beach Holiday Parade: The 45th annual parade will begin at sunset Saturday, Dec. 7, on Newport Avenue between Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Abbott Street. The OB holiday tree will be lighted at 5 p.m. Free. bit.ly/3CpXDlU

• San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: The 54th annual parade of decorated boats, themed Peace on Earth this year, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15, at Shelter Island. It will travel west past Harbor Island, then south along the Embarcadero, Seaport Village and Cesar Chavez Park before following the Coronado Bridge to the west side of the bay, with the finish line in front of the Coronado Ferry Landing. Free to watch. sdparadeoflights.org

• Ocean Beach Holiday Hoedown & Auction: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at The Harp Irish Pub and Restaurant, 4935 Newport Ave. Proceeds will benefit the Ocean Beach Community Foundations holiday events. OB Holiday Parade prize winners also will be announced. $5-$10. bit.ly/3Z55mPo

• Love Thy Neighborhood Joy Drive: This expansion of the Ocean Beach Holiday Food & Toy Drive seeks donations of blankets, candles, soaps, kitchen items, warm clothing, gift certificates, toiletries and gift wrapping for local people in need. Donation boxes will be available at 11 participating businesses Friday through Monday, Dec. 13-16. bit.ly/3CpXDlU

• Ocean Beach Holiday Food & Toy Drive: Donations of new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items will be sought Monday through Saturday, Dec. 16-21, for local families and senior citizens. Donation boxes will be available at 14 locations. bit.ly/3CpXDlU

• Nutcracker Tea: A performance by the San Diego Ballet will be complemented by holiday treats, a visit from Santa Claus and more at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, Point Loma. $67.50-$77.50. tix.com/ticket-sales/libertystation/5958

• Hanukkah menorah lighting: Liberty Station in Point Loma will host a traditional menorah lighting and a celebration of the start of Hanukkah from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, in the Central Promenade. The event also will include entertainment and treats. Free. bit.ly/3SyiM3k