Holiday Cheers: December Events in Los Cabos
The holiday season in Los Cabos promises plenty of fun-filled festivities. Image: Kris de Curtis
It will be tough for any month to surpass the glitzy highlights of the October and November events calendars, which included many of Los Cabos’ largest and most impressive annual events: The Cabo Comedy Fest, Sammy Hagar‘s Birthday Bash, Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament, and the Baja International Film Festival. However, December seems poised to give it a go.
The holiday season in Los Cabos is always filled with a range of fun-filled and family-oriented festivities, from home and office parties to culinary festivals and dazzling New Year’s Eve bashes at some of the area’s top luxury resorts. But what sets December apart is the large number of celebrations, dinners, diversions, entertainments and sporting competitions whose ultimate purpose is to benefit or assist the less fortunate members of our communities.
Yes, the citizens of Los Cabos certainly know how to throw a party. They also can be counted on to turns out and support their own, and the most memorable of the upcoming month’s events promise to be those that evince the true meaning of Christmas: It is better to give than to receive. With that in mind, here are the top events on tap for the yuletide season.
Cabo’s top culinary extravaganza returns for the 8th consecutive year, with up to 5,000 attendees expected for food, drinks, and dancing at Club Campestre in San Jose del Cabo. The event is organized by CANIRAC Los Cabos, the local restaurant association, and features culinary offerings from the area’s best chefs, as well as wines from Mexico’s premier grape growing regions. Special guests will include two international chefs who have earned coveted Michelin stars, and Las Vegas DJ Roman Rosati.
When: 5 p.m.–11 p.m., December 1
Where: Club Campestre Golf Course, Libramiento al Aeropuerto Km. 119, San Jose del Cabo
Cost: $100 U.S.
The 8th Annual Dressed to the K-9s Gala features a Christmas in Rio theme, and will benefit the Los Cabos Humane Society.
8th Annual Dressed to the K-9s Christmas Gala
Dressed to the K-9s, annually a highlight of the Cabo San Lucas social calendar, returns to the luxurious Villa Marcella in the exclusive hillside enclave of Pedregal for yet another evening of elegant fun and fundraising for the Los Cabos Humane Society. The theme at this year’s event is Christmas in Rio, and the Carnaval-inspired festivities will feature Brazilian-style costumes, decor, drinks, food, and live entertainment.
When: 6 p.m.–11 p.m., December 7
Where: Villa Marcella, Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas
Cost: $125 U.S.
7th Annual Liga MAC Christmas Fiesta
The annual Liga Mac Christmas Fiesta is a great opportunity to hobnob with friends while brightening the holiday season for some of the area’s less fortunate children. For the price of admission – at toy donation for local kids—guests can enjoy glasses of wine, a sidewalk fashion show, music from The Angels (Liga MAC’s ACE student choir), as well as live music from other local performers at Las Tiendas de Palmilla. The annual charity drive, raffle, and get-together is always a good time, and always for a good cause.
When: 6 p.m.–9 p.m., December 10
Where: The Shoppes at Palmilla, Carretara Transpeninsular Km. 27.5, San Jose del Cabo
Cost: Admission is an unwrapped, non-battery-operated toy for a child 1-12 years of age
Todos Santos 5K Race – Palapa Society Benefit
The Palapa Society of Todos Santos supports many fine causes, and all the proceeds from this year’s 5K run will go to support the Chino Project for local children with major medical needs. In addition to the 5K race, which begins at the town square, locals and visitors are also invited to enjoy raffles, live music, and other fun-filled festivities. A shorter 1K run is open to children.
When: 9 a.m., December 28
Where: The race begins at the main plaza in Todos Santos
Cost: $150 pesos entrance fee for race participants
One&Only Palmilla New Year’s Eve Venetian Party
This will be the first and perhaps the last time the area’s gold standard resort, One&Only Palmilla, allows the general public access to its fabulous annual New Year’s Eve fete. This year, sumptuously dressed and masked accessorized attendees will enjoy a Venetian-themed ball complete with a champagne toast, live music courtesy of a 10-piece band, and a premium cash bar.
When: 10:30 p.m.–3 a.m., December 31, 2013 | Where: One & Only Palmilla, Carretara Transpeninsular Km. 7.5, San Jose del Cabo | Cost: $150 U.S.
The Glitz and Glam New Year’s Part at Nikki Beach begins at 8 p.m. on December 31 at the ME Cabo Hotel in Cabo San Lucas.
Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Party at Nikki Beach
Nikki Beach, the hip poolside club, is inviting guests to ring in the new year at the Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Party at ME Cabo Hotel on Medano Beach. The chic soiree will summon the spirit of the 1920s, with an elegant evening under the stars featuring Gatsby-style vintage fashions, as well as champagne, fireworks and romantic music. Buffet dinner access and VIP amenities are available.
When: 8 p.m.–4 a.m., December 31
Where: Nikki Beach and Passion Club at ME Cabo Hotel, Playa El Medano, Cabo San Lucas
Cost: $50-900 U.S.
More info here: www.eventsloscabos.com/event/glitz-and-glam-new-years-eve-party-at-nikki-beach/