Saturday, December 19, 2026

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ANAHEIM: Monster Jam December 19-20, 2026 at Angel Stadium. 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill. Witness world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. Location: 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA. $, monsterjam.com

BUELLTON: Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Lights Festival December 4-20, 2026 at Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden. Millions of lights, Santa, carolers, food and drinks to warm the cool Central Coast nights! Location: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., Buellton, CA. $32.97 general admission sold online, syvholidaylights.com 

CASTRO VALLEY: Christmas Village Ice Rink November 27, 2026-January 3, 2027 at 3 Crosses, East Bay's largest, seasonal outdoor rink, featuring food trucks, bounce houses, family activities and joyful holiday treats! Location: 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley, CA. $, 3crosseschristmasvillage.com

FOLSOM: Folsom Zoo Wild Nights, Holiday Lights December 4-22, 2026. Nighttime lights experience illuminates Folsom's beloved Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. $15.23 approx. admission, $8.86 and optional Starlight Train ride, folsom.ca.us | folsomzoofriends.org

FORT BRAGG: Festival of Lights at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens November 27-December 20, 2026 is a fantasy stroll through lush gardens filled with ocean and nature themes as seen in through lights that create the shapes and fill the imagination with holiday delight. $16-27, gardenbythesea.org

FRESNO:  Fresno County Historical Museum Open December 19, 2026 at Fresno County Historical Museum & Big Fresno Fair Museum OPEN! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. Free to attend, fresnofair.com | additional dates:

LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy November 20-December 20, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. every Friday through Sunday rain or shine! 175 award-winning artists, sculptors, jewelers and designers sell their works in the beautiful Laguna Canyon venue. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12.50 day / season pass $35.50, sawdustartfestival.org

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Nature Nights, November 25-December 27, 2026, 5-8 p.m. at San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Stunning lighting exhibitions and art throughout eight acres of gardens, live music each night, local culinary treats, plus regional wine and beer for sale. Location: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA. $28, slobg.org

 

 

Past events

ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane returns December 1-31, 2026 nightly. An annual favorite holiday tradition for 85 years, is a community gift to the public. Free to see and experience.

ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 7, 2025-January 11, 2026 daily at Viejas Casino & Resort. Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink. Location: 5003 Willows Road, Alpine, California $20-25 approx. for 90 minute session rental skates included, viejasoutletcenter.com/skating-rink/

ANAHEIM: Disneyland Festival of Holidays November 13, 2026-January 6, 2027. Christmas Fantasy Parade is back along with Haunted Mansion's Nightmare Before Christmas, and It's a Small World holiday transformation. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA. $Tickets, disneyland.com

ARCADIA: Enchant Christmas November 20-December 27, 2026 at Santa Anita Park / Racetrack. Holiday attraction includes "World's Largest Christmas Maze," ice slides, ice skating rink, Santa Village, Marketplace shops and foods & beverages. $29-up!

ATWATER: The Rink at Castle ice skating November 20, 2026-January 2027, has a new location: 3450 D Street, Atwater, CA. $, therinkatcastle.com

ALTADENA: Christmas Tree Lane returns December 5, 2026-January 1, 2027. The free to see event is produced by volunteer citizens carrying the 106-year tradition. Free, christmastreelane.net

BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights November 28, 2026-January 2, 2027, 5:30 p.m. Stroll through millions of lights in holiday-themed lands featuring over 200 displays. $, calmholidaylights.org

BIG BEAR LAKE: Alpine Zoo Wild Lights November 12, 2026-January 4, 2027, 5-9 p.m. Wed-Sun. New event shines one million holiday lights on the treasured zoo where injured wildlife is cared for. $20, bigbearzoo.org

BRIDGEPORT: Bridgeport Winter Ice Rink late November-March. Free admission (bring your own skates) and enjoy! Location: US 395 and Hwy 182, Bridgeport, CA. Free, monocounty.org

BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm Christmas November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027. Enjoy Christmas Crafts Village, Snoopy's Night Before Christmas Ice Show, Santa's Christmas Cabin photos, Home for the Holidays musical production and seasonal foods, plus all the great rides in one awesome day & night. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA. $, sixflags.com/knotts

CARLSBAD: Christmas Bricktacular November 21, 2026-January 3, 2027 at Legoland California. Meet Lego characters, see the Lego Christmas Tree made of 360,000 Lego & Duplo bricks, life-size Lego reindeer & Santa, hear the Brass Band, and enjoy the fun. Location: One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, CA $, legoland.com/california

CHICO: Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza returns November 12, 2026-January 17, 2027 in Downtown Chico Plaza. $15, chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink

COARSEGOLD: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink November 21, 2026-January 10, 2027, 12-10 p.m. (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) at Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino. Seasonal outdoor ice skating, all ages. $, chukchansigold.com

CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 6, 2026-February 14, 2027 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at the Veranda, shoptheveranda.com

CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027 at Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. is one of the most scenic seaside ice skating rinks in the U.S. Public invited. $, hoteldel.com

COSTA MESA: American Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker December 11-21, 2025 with Pacific Symphony, Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. $39-250, scfta.org

COSTA MESA: Snoopy House December 12-19, 2025, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Costa Mesa City Hall. Join the City of Costa Mesa in celebrating a tradition featuring lights displays, letters to Santa, stage performers, food vendors and the Snoopy House! Location: 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission, costamesaca.gov

COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC returns November 27, 2026-January 3, 2027 (Thursday-Sunday) at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $, winterfestoc.com

CULVER CITY: Celebrate Chanukah December 19, 2025, 6 p.m. with Shabbat Community Dinner with Shabad of Culver City. Location: 9942 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA , CA. Register at JewishCulverCity.com/rsvp

ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027 at San Diego Botanic Garden includes over one million lights in 20 artistic installations along a one-mile, easily walkable garden path. $28-up + $15 on site parking, sdbg.org

ESCONDIDO: Wild Holidays November 28, 2026-January 3, 2027, select nights, at San Diego Safari Park. Festive decorations, incredible light displays and holiday entertainment await. Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA. $, sdzsafaripark.org

FELTON: Holiday Lights Train November 28-29, December 6-7, 13-23, 2025. Evening ride on a beautifully lit vintage train which begins in the Santa Cruz mountains at Roaring Camp Railroads. $tickets, roaringcamp.com

FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 7, 2026-January 18, 2027 in Historic Downtown Folsom . Come have fun at the circular, 7,000-square-foot rink with REAL ice. Enjoy fire pits, Santa's Cottage and more! $, historicfolsom.org/ice-rink/

FREMONT: Twilight Time Holiday Open House at the Patterson House Fridays - Sundays | December 5-21, 2025, 4:30-8 p.m. Location: Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA 94555 $, fremont.gov

FRESNO: Christmas Tree Lane December 2 (tentative)-December 25, 2026, 6 p.m. Lights off 10 p.m. Sun-Thurs; Lights off 11 p.m. Fri-Sat. Location: North Van Ness Boulevard, Fresno, CA.  Free but donations encouraged, christmastreelane.com

FRESNO: Downtown Fresno Ice Skating Rink December 4-26, 2026 returns to Mariposa Plaza Winter Village with twinkling streets lined with food vendors and artisans. $20, skate rental included

GILROY: North Pole Nights November 21-December 31, 2026 at Gilroy Gardens theme park includes Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Train, Lighting Displays, stage shows and more. $65-80, gilroygardens.org

GRASS VALLEY: Donation Day Parade December 19, 2025, 10-11 a.m. Route: Parade starts at Neal and South Church Street  finishing at Neal & Mill. Canned good donations, downtowngrassvalley.com 

HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Skating returning November 21, 2026-January 10, 2027 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Cruise of Lights December 19-23, 2025 in Huntington Harbour. Take a 45-minute, nighttime cruise to view elegantly-decorated mansions and homes, lit up with holiday lights to celebrate the season. $26, cruiseoflights.org

IRVINE: Dream Glow Lights Festival November 5-Dcember 30, 2026 at Wild Rivers Waterpark. West Coast debut of the newest lights spectacular for the holidays! Location: 10000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA. $37-53, dreamglowfestival.com

INDIO: Coachella Valley Magic of Lights Drive Thru November 20, 2026-January 2, 2027 at Empire Polo Club. Holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Location: 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $, magicoflights.com

IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink November 6, 2026-January 3, 2027 next to the Giant Wheel November 6, 2026 through Christmas holiday. Skating! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $24-27 general admission, irvinespectrumcenter.com

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light November 22, 2026-January 9, 2027 features an after-dark, mile-long walkthrough of holiday lights in Descanso Gardens, a unique Southern California botanic garden that's magical during the day, and mesmerizing at night. $27-45, descansogardens.org

LIVERMORE: Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet December 13-21, 2025 at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA.  $39-49, valleydancetheatre.com

LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink returns November 12, 2026-January 3, 2027. Sharpen your blades and skills or just go to chill with themed events and great music. $, holidayicerinkdowntownla.com

LOS ANGELES: LA Kings Holiday Ice at LA Live November 27, 2026-January 3, 2027, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $27 general admission, lalive.com

LOS ANGELES: Disney on Ice "Let's Dance" December 18-21, 2025 at Crypto Arena. Mickey Mouse is rocking the DJ table, Asha's on a journey to save the Kingdom of Rosas and Ariel is grooving under the sea - some of the magic moments of Disney. Location: 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA. $, disneyonice.com

LOS GATOS: Fantasy of Lights Drive Through December 9-30, 2025. Extremely popular drive-through holiday display at Vasona Lake Park sells quickly. $30/car with online sales only, parks.sccgov.org

MODESTO: Central West Ballet The Nutcracker December 12-21, 2025 at Gallo Center for the Arts. Location: 1000 I St., Modesto, CA. $33-79, galloarts.org

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Bayer Ballet Company Snow Queen December 19-20, 2025 at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts. Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. $, mvcpa.com

MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 26, 2026-January 3, 2027 at Custom House Plaza. $21.10 includes skate rental,  iceskatingbythebay.com

MORENO VALLEY: Electric Light Festival Drive-thru November 8-December 31, 2025, 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Moreno Valley Mall. Over a million dazzling lights! Location: 22631 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, CA. $, electriclightfestival.com

MT. SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 14, 2026-February 21, 2027 in Shastice Park is an ice skater's dream at 85 feet wide and 200 feet long. $15 sessions, skate rental included, msrec.org

NAPA: Meritage Ice Skating Rink November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 invites the public to come skate! $, 90-minute skate sessions; cabins and firepits also available for rent, meritageresort.com

NAPA: Napa Regional Dance Company Nutcracker Ballet December 19-21, 2025 at , Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center Location: 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558. $65-75, naparegionaldance.com

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, December 17-21, 2025, 6:30-9 p.m. nightly. christmasboatparade.com

OAKLAND: Temple Hill Days of Christmas November 27-December 31, 2026. A beacon for spectacular holiday lights, Christmas concerts, theatrical performances, nativity and creche presentations on panoramic Temple Hill. Free, templehill.org

OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari November 6, 2026-January 31, 2027. The Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival features wading wildlife along Africa's Nile River, ancient Egyptian structures, dinosaurs, barnyard animals and Avian Odyssey train ride. Advanced ticket purchase required: $26-41, oaklandzoo.org

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Everline Winter Ice Skating Rink November 27, 2026-March 28, 2027, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Everline Resort. Location: 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA.$30 approx. includes skate rental and 60 minutes of ice skating, everlineresort.com

OAKLEY: Oakley on Ice November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027 across from Oakley City Hall with parking at Main Street & Norcoss Lane. $, oakleyonice.com

OXNARD: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane open 2nd Sunday in December, December 14-26, 2025, 6-10 p.m. in historic district features elegant and festive home lighting displays.

PALM SPRINGS: Bells, Brass & Sass with Gay Men's Chorus December 19-21, 2025 at The Plaza Theatre. Location: 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA. $30-85, psgmc.com

PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 16, 2026-April 11, 2027, is back with public skating sessions, lessons and more. $20 session, $6 skate rental, winterlodge.com

PARADISE: Northern California Ballet Nutcracker December 19-21, 2025 at Paradise Performing Arts Center. Location: 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise, CA. $22, northerncaliforniaballet.com

PERRIS: Southern California Railway Polar Express November 13-December 30, 2026. Family adventure on a magical train ride complete with dancing chefs, caroling, cookies and cocoa, re-creates the classic children’s story. $49-up, socalrailway.org

PETALUMA: Luma Ice December 10, 2025-January 6, 2026 at Petaluma Fairgrounds. New ice rink attraction include REAL ice skating, themed days and great entertainment. Location: 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA. $20 includes skate rental, lumaice.com

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 6-December 31, 2025, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures in 9 themed areas. $30-65, astralumina.com

REDDING: Garden of Lights November 20, 2026-January 3, 2027 at McConnell Arboretum. Walk on the world-famous Sundial Bridge to the the Arboretum where over one million animated lights are on display select nights. $25-35, reddinggardenoflights.org

REDDING: The Nutcracker December 18-20, 2025, 7-9 p.m. at Shasta College Theater 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA. $, shastaartscouncil.org | $22.13-$27.50, thereddingartsproject. simpletix.com

RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 21, 2026-January 3, 2027. The National Historic Landmark dazzles with millions of holiday lights in Christmas displays called one of the best in the U.S. Free, missioninn.com

ROHNERT PARK: Evolution Studios Nutcracker Ballet December 19-21, 2025 at Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Location: 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA. $35, spreckelsonline.com

SACRAMENTO: Imaginarium to be announced at Cal Expo. Some exciting, new twists at the largest holiday light show in Northern California! Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $25-up, imaginarium360.com

SAN BERNARDINO: Miracle on Court Street Holiday Village December 10-21, 2025, 5-9 p.m. with Santa, synthetic skating rink, vendors and entertainment. Free admission, sbcity.gov/parks   

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration November 13, 2026-January 3, 2027, 10 a.m. daily. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, musical Tunnel of Lights, themed rides and shows, shopping, food and fun for all ages. Location: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA. $Tickets, seaworld.com

SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo December 18, 2026-January 3, 2027 includes light shows, reindeer games, brass band music, jugglers & acrobats, and forest pathways through holiday, lighted trees to visit polar bears, arctic foxes and reindeer. $ ticket, approx. sandiegozoo.org

SAN DIEGO: Golden State Ballet's The Nutcracker December 12-21, 2025 with live music performed by San Diego Symphony at San Diego Civic Theatre. Location: 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA. $35-up, goldenstateballet.org

SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park November 27, 2026-January 1, 2027, 12-10 p.m. daily. The two-acre park features a holiday fantasy with over 40 musical and animated exhibits, glimmering lights and a 65-foot illuminated Christmas Tree. This free attraction for the child in all of us is a holiday tradition beloved by all. Location: Plaza De Cesar Chavez, 194 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. Free, christmasinthepark.com

SAN JOSE: Blinky's Holiday Lights Drive Thru November 21-December 31, 2025, 5 p.m. at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. More than one mile of  magical scenes and displays synced to favorite holiday tunes.  $25-31, approx., christmasinthepark.com

SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice November 26, 2025-January 2026 in the iconic Circle of Palms Plaza on Market Street. $, sjdowntownice.com

SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (except holidays) at Liberty Station. Have fun while skating fees support cancer program for kids. $25 includes skate rentals, rchicerink.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Bill Graham Menorah Lighting December 14-22, 2025 at Union Square San Francisco, CA. billgrahammenorah.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 4, 2026-January 18, 2027. Themed days and special events add to the fun. $22 session includes skate rental.

SAN FRANCISCO: Stapleton School of the Performing Arts Nutcracker December 19-21, 2025 at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. Location: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA, $45-135, stapletonschool.org

SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 14, 2026-January 24, 2027 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $, curiodyssey.org

SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice in Central Park November 13, 2026-January 10, 2027. Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - so nice! $20.33-24.61, onicerinks.com

SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 6, 2026-January 3, 2027 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $16 week day - $25.55 weekend, citycenterbishopranch.com

SACRAMENTO: Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink at the Square on 7th & K Street runs  November 4, 2026-January 18, 2027. $, godowntownsac.com

SAN JOSE: San Jose Holiday Lights November 13, 2026-January 1, 2027, 4:30-10:30 p.m. in Downtown San Jose. Illuminated, giant lanterns fill the city block with Christmas themed areas, a jungle, a garden and a mermaid's underwater fantasy.  Location: 330 W. San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA. $25-29, sanjoseholidaylights.com

SANTA MONICA: ICE November 7, 2025-January 19, 2026 at 5th & Arizona. 8,000 square feet of skating ice, including a kids zone for little ones. $22 admission & skate rental, iceatsantamonica.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2026-March 31, 2027, subject to change. Ice Skating at the outdoor rink at The Shops at Heavenly Village features central location near shopping, dining and skiing.

TAFT: Polar Express Holiday Light Tour 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2025, 5 p.m. Haybale Rides begin at Westside Tech, first come first serve. $5, taftchamber.com

TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink November 9, 2026-Janaury 18, 2027, approx., at Peltzer Farm & Winery. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $23.05 for 75 minute skate session, rental skates included, peltzerfarms.com

THOUSAND OAKS: Pacific Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker December 19-21, 2025 at Bank of America Performing Arts Center Fred Kavil Theatre. Location: 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA. $35-60 plus fees, ticketmaster.com

FRESNO: IllumiNature returning November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, is a special holiday event featuring lighted lantern displays that entertain and amaze! $20-up, fcz.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Girls Christmas Episodes December 4-20, 2026 at Curran Theatre. Location: 445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA. $, broadwaysf.com

HOLLYWOOD:  Los Angeles Ballet - The Nutcracker  December 12-28, 2025 with Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra at Dolby Theatre. Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA. $, losangelesballet.org

OAKLAND: Fairy Winterland December 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Children's Fairyland. Snow Queen, Black Santa and many more surprises. $22 general admission, fairyland.org

UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice November 30, 2026-January 17, 2027 next to Alex
R. Thomas Plaza on School Street. Seasonal holiday ice rink open daily for holiday fun! Location: 310 S. State St., Ukiah, CA. $12, cityofukiah.com/ukiahonice

UKIAH: Mendocino Ballet Nutcracker December 19-21, 2025 Mendocino College Center Theater 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, California $, mendocinoballet.org

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood Christmas November 21, 2026-January 3, 2027 showcasing the holiday makeover of three major attractions: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Grinchmas with costumes, colors and decor. The thrills remain true to form! $95-up, tickets

VALENCIA: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park, November 26 – January 3, 2027 , 5 p.m. rocks each night with 2 million lights in 7 themed areas featuring dance, music & light shows, cocktail bars, holiday sweets, s'more fire pits & Santa Claus. Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA. $49-75, sixflags.com/magicmountain

VISTA: Jingle Terrace Nights December 5-20, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. at Brengle Terrace Park Moonlight Amphitheatre. Location: 1250 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA. Free, moonlightstage.com

WOODSIDE: Filoli Holiday Lights November 14, 2026-January 10, 2027, 4-9 p.m. Georgian revival-style mansion's 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens are transformed into a radiant wonderland of light and color at the historic 654-acre estate (seen in Falcon Crest). $49-55, filoli.org

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.