California Events
Long Beach Downtown Tree Lighting at Convention Center
Friday, December 5, 2025
AGOURA HILLS: Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill Boutique December 5-6, 2025. Holidays on the Hill is open Dec. 5, 4-8 p.m. and Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with shopping, tasting, and enjoying. Location: Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, CA. Free, agourahillscity.org
ALHAMBRA: Alhambra Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Renaissance Plaza. Location: 1 E. Main Street Alhambra, CA northeast corner Garfield and Main Free, Downtown Alhambra Business Association downtownalhambra.com
ALPINE: Alpine Parade of Lights December 5, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Free, alpinechamber.com
ALPINE: Alpine Holiday Tree Lighting & Festival 3-8 p.m. | Tree Lighting 5 p.m. Free, alpinekiwanis.com
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 7, 2025-January 4, 2026, 3-10 p.m. 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/
AMERICAN CANYON: American Canyon Community Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Shenandoah Park. Location: 100 Sonoma Creek Way, American Canyon, CA. Free, cityofamericancanyon.org
ANTIOCH: Black Diamond Ballet's The Nutcracker December 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2025 at El Campanil Theater. Location: 602 W. 2nd St. Antioch, CA $20-40, elcampaniltheatre.com
ARCADIA: Enchant Christmas November 21-December 28, 2025 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!
ARTESIA: Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Artesia Park. Play in 15 tons of snow! Free, cityofartesia.us
ATASCADERO: Atascadero Holiday Tree Lighting & Light Up Downtown December 5, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. Free, visitatascadero.com
BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights November 29, 2025-January 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Stroll through millions of lights in holiday-themed lands featuring over 200 displays. $18, calmholidaylights.org
BELLFLOWER: Bellflower Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Friendship Square Intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and Belmont Street Bellflower, California Free, bellflower.org
BENICIA: Benicia Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 6-9 p.m. in Downtown Benicia. Holiday Open House - First Street merchants along with Benicia Main Street host this ever-popular event which includes the beautiful tree lighting ceremony. Location: Benicia Main Street, Benicia, CA. Free, beniciacf.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Alpine Zoo Wild Lights November 6, 2025-January 4, 2026, 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 21, 2025-January 4, 2026. 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
BUENA PARK: City of Buena Park Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. The public is invited to join in celebrating the lighting of the city's holiday tree. Free, buenapark.com
BURLINGAME: Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5 p.m. and Winter Fest is free, public invited. burlingame.org
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Old Town Glow December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Camarillo Old Town 2222 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA. Free, camarillooldtown.org
CAPITOLA: Capitola - Soquel Village Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. 4900 Soquel Drive Soquel, CA facebook.com/ thevintagepickandartstudio
CARMEL: Carmel Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 3-7 p.m. at Devendorf Park and Carmel Plaza. Join the City of Carmel by the Sea and Carmel Plaza merchants to light the tree. Then stick around for the annual merchant Open House with specials, treats and hospitality.
CARMICHAEL: A Holiday Show of Hands Art & Craft Sale December 5-7, 2025, at St. John The Evangelist School. Custom gifts - beauty Boutique, antiques and collectibles, the Man Cave, the amazing Gourmet Pavilion, and the very popular Silent Auction! Location: 5701 Locust Ave., Carmichael, CA. Dec.5, 5-9p $10 at the door; Dec.6, 9a-5p, Free; Dec.7, 9a-3p, Free, HolidayShowOfHands.com
CARLSBAD: Holidays at Legoland California November 22, 2025-January 4, 2026. 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
CARSON: Winter Fest December 5, 2025, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Veterans Park. Snow run, inflatables, horse-drawn wagon hay rides, food vendors, kids play area, visit from Santa and fun surprises. Location: 22400 Moneta Ave., Carson, CA. Free, carsonca.gov
CHICO: Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza returns for the 2025/2026 season running November 14, 2025-January 4, 2026 in City Plaza. $12-15, chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink
CHICO: Stansbury Home Victorian Christmas December 5-7, 2025, 307 W 5th St. Chico, CA 95928 $6, facebook.com/stansburyhome
CHICO: Chico Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at City Plaza. Anticipation mounts as guests wait for the arrival of Santa to light the Christmas Tree. Location: 418 Main Street, Chico, CA downtownchico.net
COACHELLA: Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 6 p.m. Get ready for an Enchanted Holiday Parade with Elf and Friends
CONCORD: Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. Todos Santos Plaza Willow Pass Road (between Mt. Diablo & Grant) Concord, CA cityofconcord.org /DowntownEvents
COARSEGOLD: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink November 22, 2025-January 4, 2026, 12-10 p.m. at Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino. Seasonal outdoor ice skating, all ages. $, chukchansigold.com
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 7, 2025-February 15, 2026 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.
CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026 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: Winter Fest OC returns November 28, 2025-January 4, 2026 (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
COTATI: Cotati Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at La Plaza Park & Cotati Fire Station Cotati, CA ci.cotati.ca.us
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Community Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. Quinlan Community Center 10185 N. Stelling Road Cupertino, CA Free, cupertino.org
EMERYVILLE: Emeryville Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade December 5, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Holiday Parade 6 p.m. Emeryville City Hall & ECCL Commons 1333 Park Avenue Emeryville, CA ci.emeryville.ca.us
EL CENTRO: Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5 p.m. in Downtown El Centro at Fire Station #3. Free event with musical entertainment for the family and special lighting of the tree. ivregionalchamber.com
ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 14, 2025-January 4, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden includes over one million lights in artistic installations along a one-mile, easily walkable garden path. $, sdbg.org
ESCONDIDO: Wild Holidays November 28, 2025-January 4, 2026 at San Diego Safari Park. Festive decorations, incredible light displays and holiday entertainment await. Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA. $, sdzsafaripark.org
ESCONDIDO: Jaycees Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 7 p.m. A Citrus Christmas! is 2025 theme. First time ever it's a night time parade to sparkle for the ages.
EXETER: Exeter Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Downtown. The most wonderful time of the year sparkles with holiday cheer - festive lights, holiday treats and shopping galore! Location: Pine Street, Downtown Exeter, CA. Free, facebook.com/exeterchamber
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. Country Plaza Texas & Jefferson Fairfield, CA Free, fairfield.ca.gov
FALLBROOK: Fallbrook Tree Lighting Festival December 5, 2025, 5-7:30 p.m. at Fallbrook Community Center. Entertainment, shopping, local non-profit organizations, food and more, all produced by San Diego Parks Location: 341 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA Free,
FOLSOM: Folsom Holiday Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Tree lights up at approx. 7:30 p.m. historicfolsom.org
FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 8, 2025-January 19, 2026 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 3-25, 2025, 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 5, 2025-January 9, 2026 returns to Mariposa Plaza Winter Village with twinkling streets lined with food vendors and artisans. $20, skate rental included
FOLSOM: Folsom Zoo Wild Nights, Holiday Lights December 5-22, 2025. Nighttime lights experience illuminates Folsom's beloved Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Location: $10; $6 optional Starlight Express Train Ride, folsomzoofriends.org
FRESNO: IllumiNature returning November 22, 2025-January 31, 2026 at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, is a special holiday event featuring lighted lantern displays that entertain and amaze! $, fcz.org
GREENFIELD: Greenfield Christmas Tree Lighting, Parade & Christmas in the Park December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Village Green Park. Location: 98 South El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA. Free, facebook.com/GreenfieldCA
HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Skating returning November 22, 2025-January 11, 2026 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. C. Robert Lee Activity Center 21815 Pioneer Blvd. Hawaiian Gardens, CA Free, hgcity.org
HEALDSBURG: Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Healdsburg Plaza Park. The Tree Lighting Ceremony includes carriage rides, live holiday music and much more! Free, healdsburg.gov
HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa Beach Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour December 5-7, 2025. $47, sandpipers.org | holiday homes
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Newland House Museum Holidays in HB Open House December 5, 2025, hbhistory.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Live Nativity December 4-5, 2025, 6-9 p.m. at First Christian Church 1207 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA Free, fcchb.com
INDIO: Coachella Valley Magic of Lights Drive Thru November 10-December 31, 2025 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: Dream Glow Lights Festival November 14-December 31, 2025, Wednesday-Sunday 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
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink November 1, 2025-January 4, 2026 next to the Giant Wheel. Skating! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $24-27 general admission, irvinespectrumcenter.com
IRWINDALE: Irwindale Christmas Spectacular Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Dan Diaz Recreation Center, 16053 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KELSEYVILLE: Christmas in the Country December 5, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m. downtown parade
KING CITY: Lighted Agriculture Parade Dec. 5, 2025, 6 p.m. starting at Fairgrounds, up Mildred to Broadway, ending at King City Town Square.
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light November 16, 2025-January 4, 2026 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
LAKE ELSINORE: Electric Light Festival Drive-Thru November 8-December 31, 2025, 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Lake Elsinore Outlet Mall. Over a million lights in fun, fantasy scenes and shapes. Drive through or ride the train. $15-up, electriclightfestival.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy November 21-December 21, 2025, 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. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Candlelight Walk December 4-7, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Event & parking are free! ocparks.com/heritagehill
LAKEWOOD: Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 4:30-8p, Civic Center Plaza, 5000 Clark Ave. Food trucks, carnival games, pictures with Santa, falling snow. Free, lakewoodcity.org
LA PUENTE: Holiday Parade jingle all the way to Main Street to watch the 6 p.m. parade with floats, bands, holiday decor and the big man - Santa Claus. For more info, call La Puente Community Center at (626) 855-1560 | Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
LA QUINTA: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at La Quinta Civic Center. Free, playinlaquinta.com
LAWNDALE: Angel Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at Lawndale Civic Center Plaza includes stage entertainment, food vendors, trackless train rides. Location: 14700 Burin Ave., Lawndale, CA. Free, lawndalecity.org
LIVERMORE: Holiday Village in the Park December 5, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Carnegie Park transforms into a twinkling, Magical Holiday Village. Location: 2155 Third Street, Livermore, CA Free, Livermore Downtown Inc.
LOMITA: Lomita Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m. City Hall 24300 Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA lomita.com
LOMPOC: Lompoc Valley Children's Christmas Season Tree Lighting December 5, 2025 after the Children's Parade, which begins at 6 p.m. Centennial Square South H Street and Cypress Avenue Lompoc, CA cityoflompoc.com
LOMPOC: A Hometown Parade (2025 theme) at Lompoc Valley Children's Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 5 p.m. The public can apply to participate in the parade and awards are given to best in categories. Event is produced by the City of Lompoc. Location: Pine & H Street, Lompoc, CA cityoflompoc.com
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Holiday Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Downtown Main & State Streets Los Altos, CA downtownlosaltos.org Los Altos Village Association presents the Holiday Tree Celebration in Downtown Los Altos on Main and State Streets, in Veterans Community
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Lights, Animals Aglow November 13, 2025-January 11, 2026, 6-10 p.m. at Los Angeles Zoo. Nighttime display with lit lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, glowing rivers, and a magical Holiday Forest with majestic pine trees and the return of Santa himself. Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, $29-35, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink returns November 20, 2025-January 11, 2026. 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 28, 2025-January 10, 2026, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $27 general admission, lalive.com
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos in Lights Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-7 p.m. | 6 p.m. Tree Lighting at Town Plaza Park. Location: North Santa Cruz & Main Street 1-99 Los Gatos, CA 95030 losgatosca.gov
MADERA: Madera Christmas Light Parade & Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-10 p.m. | 7 p.m. Parade Route: Yosemite Avenue between A & H Streets. Christmas in the Park at Courthouse Park, 210 West Yosemite Avenue, Madera, CA. maderadowntown.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025 at Mammoth Creek Park. Location: 686 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA. townofmammothlakes.ca.gov
MARINA: Marina Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration December 5, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. at Vince DiMaggio Park. Location: 3200 Del Monte Boulevard, Marina, CA Free, themarinafoundation.org
MARTINEZ: Holiday Frolic Parade December 5, 2025, 7 p.m. on Main Street. Join the annual Holiday Frolic event! Parade begins at 7 p.m. Martinez, CA downtownmartinez.org
MENLO PARK: Light Up the Season Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m. Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Ave at University Drive, Menlo Park, CA. menlopark.org/treelighting
MILPITAS: Milpitas Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 7-9 p.m. at Milpitas Civic Center Plaza. Location: 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA Free, milpitas.gov
MONTEREY: Colton Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5-6 p.m. Colton Hall Lawn Monterey, CA Free, oldmonterey.org
MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026 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
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Christmas at Our House December 5-6, 2025. On Friday guests enjoy a Boutique. | Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. features Boutique Cookies and Coffee Cart, High Tea and Student Performers. sfhs.com | holiday homes
MT. SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 15, 2025-February 22, 2026 in Shastice Park is an ice skater's dream at 85 feet wide and 200 feet long. $15 sessions, skate rental included, msrec.org
MURPHYS: Murphys Open House with Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Murphys, CA Free, visitmurphys.com An old-fashioned celebration featuring a holiday parade (parade at 5:30 p.m. starting at the Historic Murphys Hotel and
NAPA: Meritage Ice Skating Rink is open to public November 25, 2025-January 4, 2026. $21.42 sessions, meritageresort.com
NOVATO: City of Novato Holiday Crafts Faire December 5-6, 2025 at Margaret Todd Senior Center. Over 50 artisans selling handmade crafts, jewelry, ceramics, specialty foods, wreaths, ornaments, bath & body products and more, plus entertainment and food for sale, all sponsored by Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Bring cash as some vendors may not accept credit cards. Hours: Fri. Dec.5, 6-9 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA. Free admission, novato.org/holidaycraftsfaire
OAKLAND: Temple Hill Days of Christmas November 29-December 31, 2025. 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 7, 2025-January 25, 2026, 4:30-9 p.m. 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 adult, oaklandzoo.org
OAKLEY: Oakley on Ice November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026 across from Oakley City Hall with parking at Main Street & Norcoss Lane. $, oakleyonice.com
OCEANSIDE: Annual Christmas Concert December 5, 2025, 2 & 7 p.m. at Mission San Luis Rey Serra Center. Location: 4050 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92057 $30-40, sanluisrey.org
OROVILLE: Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 4-8 p.m. See Santa and take photos, line up and take a carriage ride (fee charged), and watch the lighting of the beautiful tree! Location: 1998 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA downtownoroville.com
PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 18, 2025-April 12, 2026, is back with public skating sessions, lessons and more. $20 session, $6 skate rental, winterlodge.com
PALO ALTO: Holiday Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m. Lytton Plaza; Live entertainment, Hot beverages, Snacks, Arts & crafts by Palo Alto Art Center. Location: University Avenue & Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA cityofpaloalto.org
PALM SPRINGS: City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Frances Stevens Park 555 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road Uptown Palm Springs, California palmspringsca.gov
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
PASADENA: City of Pasadena Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5 p.m. at Centennial Square. Public invited to help launch the holiday merriment with beautiful lights, songs, wishes of good cheer and Santa officiating, perhaps.
PERRIS: Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5-9 p.m. on City Hall Campus. Location: 101 N. D Street, Perris, CA. Free, cityofperris.org
PERRIS: Southern California Railway Polar Express November 20-December 31, 2025. Family adventure on a magical train ride complete with dancing chefs, caroling, cookies and cocoa, re-creates the classic children’s story. $49-56, socalrailway.org
PETALUMA: Theatre Square Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. | 7 p.m. Tree Lighting Four Blocks in the Heart of Downtown Petaluma - D Street to B Street, Petaluma Blvd. to First Street Petaluma, CA. visitpetaluma.com
PISMO BEACH: Pismo Beach Holiday Harmony Tree Lighting Pismo Beach Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tree Lighting around 6 p.m. Pismo Beach, CA. Free, pismobeach.org
POMONA: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show December 5-7, 2025 at Fairplex. Live entertainment, strolling entertainers, crafting demonstrations, contests, and a Kidzone. Location: 1101 West McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA $9 admission, $18 parking, harvestfestival.com
PORTERVILLE: Zalud House Old Fashioned Christmas Candlelight Tours December 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Built in 1891, the Zalud House is one of few museums in the nation that is furnished entirely with the original owners' possessions. Location: 393 N. Hockett St., Porterville, CA. $3 no reservation needed, ci.porterville.ca.us
QUINCY: Sparkle Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. Tree Lighting after Parade Downtown Quincy, 464 Main Street, Quincy, CA. Free, quincychamber.com
QUINCY: Quincy Light Parade Friday, December 5, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Parade at 6:30 p.m. Includes marching bands, music, costume clad civic groups, floats, classic cars and headliner, Santa Claus in Downtown Quincy, CA quincychamber.com
REDDING: Garden of Lights November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026 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. $, reddinggardenoflights.org
REDDING: Tree Lighting December 5, 2025 in Downtown Redding. Join the 106th annual Tree Lighting festival with shopping, Kool Kars and more! Free, visitredding.com
REEDLEY: Farm Equipment Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 7-9 p.m. "A Very Reedley Christmas" is the 2025 theme Reedley's Electrical Farm Equipment Parade includes food & fun in Downtown Reedley. Before the parade the Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place. Free, facebook.com/ ReedleyDowntown/
RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026. 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
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Sacred Heart annual Holiday Home Tour December 5-7, 2025. Visit five magnificent, holiday-decorated homes in Sacramento's Fabulous Forties neighborhood. $40, $35 senior, sacredhearthometour.com | holiday homes
SACRAMENTO: Imaginarium November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026 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
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink November 5, 2025-January 19, 2026 at the Square on 7th & K Street. A tradition for over 30 years, the affordable holiday attraction only charges $15, skate rental included! godowntownsac.com
SALINAS: Streets of Bethlehem December 4-7, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Salinas 1130 San Vincente Avenue Salinas, CA 93901 Free admission, streetsofbethlehem.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Inland Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker December 5-7, 2025 at California Theatre of the Performing Arts. Location: 562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA. Tickets: $20-50 approx., californiatheatre.net
SAN CARLOS: Night of Holiday Lights 5-8:30 p.m. Downtown On Laurel Street, from San Carlos Avenue to Cherry Street, with the main stage located on Cherry Street. This free community event features: Family Fun and Kids Activities Carolers Arts and Crafts Beer and Wine sales Hot Chocolate and Holiday Goodies Holiday Show, Festive Lights, and Snow Musical performances! Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Balboa Park December Nights Festival, December 5-6, 2025. The park's biggest free celebration of the year! Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado. Free admission, fees for food, shopping, sandiego.gov/december-nights
SAN FRANCISCO: Pier 39 Tree Lighting Show nightly December 5, 2025-January 11, 2026 every half hour, 5-10 p.m. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Free, public invited
SAN FRANCISCO: Presidio Tree Lighting December 5, 2025. Location: Funston Street and Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA. Free, sfciviccenter.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Girls Christmas Episodes December 4-21, 2025 at Curran Theatre. Location: 445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA. $, broadwaysf.com
SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park November 28, 2025-January 1, 2026, 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 LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 7-9 p.m. Candy Cane Lane is 2025 theme. Parade route: Chorro at Palm, left on Monterey, right on Osos, right on Higuera, right on Nipomo where it ends mid-street before Monterey intersection. downtownslo.com
SAN MARINO: Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting and Mayor's Reception December 5, 2025, 5-7 p.m. City of San Marino Corner of Huntington Drive & San Marino Avenue (Bus Stop across the street from City Hall) San Marino, CA Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 15, 2025-January 25, 2026 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 November 14, 2025-January 11, 2026 in Central Park. Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - nice! $, onicerinks.com
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 7, 2025-January 4, 2026 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $26, citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA BARBARA: Stearns Wharf Tree Lighting, Santa Barbara December 5, 2025, 4-6 p.m. Stearns Wharf (held on the shoreward finger of Stearns Wharf next to the Sea Center) Santa Barbara, CA Free, santabarbaraca.gov
SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 12, 2025-January 11, 2026, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. See thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs, depicting wild places and animals from around the globe. Location: 500 Nińos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. $21-35, sbzoo.org
SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. This is the 114th annual tree lighting Central Park 969 Kiely Blvd. City Plaza Park Santa Clara, CA. santaclaraca.gov Admission is FREE!
SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara Historic Home Tour December 5-6, 2025 tour features many historic homes, all decorated for the holidays. $30, sc-hometour.com | holiday homes
SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara Historic Home Tour December 5-7, 2025 tour features many historic homes, all decorated for the holidays. $30, sc-hometour.com | holiday homes
SANTA MARIA: Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Join the mayor, council members and special guest, Santa Claus, to celebrate Christmas and the lighting of the beautiful tree. It's free for all! Come join in community. cityofsantamaria.org
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
SANTA MONICA: Westside Ballet's The Nutcracker November 29-December 7, 2025, with live orchestration at The Broad Stage. Location: Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica, CA. $66.50, westsideballet.com
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour December 8-31, 2025 features nearly 20 unique displays in a walking tour. Free to see, sausalito.org/gingerbread-house-tour
SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink November 20, 2025-January 4, 2026, 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: Union Square Ice Rink November 5, 2025-January 19, 2026. Themed days and special events add to the fun. $22 session includes skate rental.
SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Christmas Parade December 5, 2025, 7 p.m. Final entries start by 8:10 p.m. and the parade ends at 8:30 p.m. with Santa Claus waving to the crowds. Seal Beach Downtown Main St. Seal Beach, CA sealbeachlions.org
SOLVANG: Julefest Tree Lighting December 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. in Solvang Park. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is slated to include ballerinas encircling the Solvang Christmas tree, other live entertainment, caroling, and the season-opening tree lighting at about 6:30 p.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2025-March 31, 2026, subject to change. Ice Skating at the outdoor rink at The Shops at Heavenly Village features central location near shopping, dining and skiing.
SUTTER CREEK: Sutter Creek Christmas Open House & Tree Lighting December 5-6, 2025, 6-9 p.m. in Downtown Sutter Creek. Meet old-fashioned Victorian Santa and Mrs. Clause. Live entertainment, shopping and dining. Free, visitamador.com
TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink November 10, 2025-Janaury 19, 2026 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $23.05 for 75 minute skate session, rental skates included, peltzerfarms.com
TEMECULA: Santa’s Electric Light Parade December 5, 2025, 7 p.m. Parade Route: Starts at intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Del Rio Rpad and travels south along Old Town Front Street through Old Town. Finish at Santiago Road TemeculaCA.gov/Holidays
TEMPLE CITY: Lights On Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade December 5, 2025, 5 -9 p.m. 100 foot redwood tree lighting held annually on 1st Friday in December. Parade at 7 p.m. on Las Tunas Drive Temple City Park 9701 Las Tunas Dr. ci.temple-city.ca.us
TURLOCK: Turlock Christmas Parade Gingerbread Dreamland - 2025 theme Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Held the first Friday in December. Free to see, turlockdowntown.com
TUSTIN: Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll December 5, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. Dreamers Market, Old Town Tustin El Camino & 3rd Street Tustin, CA Free, tustinca.org
TWAIN HARTE: Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m. First Friday of December This is part of the Twain Harte Winter Wonderland Parade Fuller Ave. Twain Harte, CA. Free, twainhartecc.com
UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice December 1, 2025-January 11, 2026 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
UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood Christmas November 24, 2025-January 4, 2026, 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 28, 2025-January 5, 2026, 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
VALLEJO: Santa's Wonderland Holiday Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-7 p.m. at Children's Wonderland Park. Location: 360 Glenn St., Vallejo, CA. Free, gvrd.org gvrd.org
VALLEY SPRINGS: Valley Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony December 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Corner of Highways 26 & 12. Wood Fired-Pizza, Taco Truck and more! Valley Springs, CA facebook.com/ValleySpringsABA/
VENTURA: Ventura Mission / Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-8 p.m. San Buenaventura Mission Steps. See Santa, hear beautiful choirs singing Christmas carols and stick around for the "snow" show. Location: 211 E. Main St. Ventura, CA. Free, downtownventura.org
WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice November 21, 2025-January 16, 2026. Skate 90 minutes for $20, ice skate rental included or $20 Ice Slide. Location: Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA. walnutcreekonice.com
WEST COVINA: City of West Covina Let is Snow Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6 p.m. at West Covina City Hall Courtyard. Tree Lighting, snow play, vendors, entertainment. Location: 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org Questions: westcovinarec@westcovina.org
WHITTIER: Gordon D. Crowell Observatory Public Nights 8-10 p.m. at Rio Hondo College. Meade 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, one of the largest in Southern California, is open to the public, free on special nights. Location: 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Free, gorio.page/observatory-nights
WHITTIER: Grand Illumination Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 5-9 p.m. Rick's Drive Inn. Get in the spirit of Christmas with a dazzling double dose of fun. Location: 7254 Greenleaf, Whittier, CA whittieruptown.org
WINTERS: Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 4-9 p.m. | 6 p.m. Tree Lighting. Activities starting at Rotary Park and City Park winterstractorparade.com
WOODLAND: Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 3-8 p.m. | Tree Lighting 7 p.m. Downtown Woodland 701 Main Street Woodland, CA Free, cityofwoodland.org | woodlandchamber.org
WOODSIDE: Filoli Holiday Lights November 22, 2025-January 11, 2026, 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
YUBA CITY: Holiday Truck Parade December 4-7, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at a different location each night, then stopping for kids to meet with Santa. Free, yubacity.net
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