
Country Hits and Holiday Songs
December 12 & 13, 2025 at 8 PM
Together… for Life!

Making a Difference
A spectacular family Christmas concert! Carols by Candlelight, located in San Diego, was created in 1990 by Steve Vaus and Wayne Nelson with the goal of making a life-changing difference in the lives of children. Originally a free concert at Horton Plaza the event eventually outgrew that location…

This is Where Hope Lives
Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego is the largest medical facility solely dedicated to the total medical care of children. It is located in Kearny Mesa, adjacent to Sharp Hospital, a few miles from UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest. The majority of all pediatric trauma care is provided here…

Carols by Candlelight Needs Donors & Sponsors
So many children benefit from and depend on this fundraising event to cover increasing costs of health care. In addition to the amazing entertainment at each concert we hold live & silent auctions, plus raffle prizes!
This is where you and/or your company can help us raise money for the Rady Kids!
PLAY YOUR PART

Poway Center for the Performing Arts
A Truly Unique Venue
The Poway Center for the Performing Arts hosts professional performances ranging from major plays and concerts to appearances by individual artists of national acclaim.

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