California Events
Saturday, December 6, 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
ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane returns nightly December 1-31, 2025. An annual favorite holiday tradition for 85 years, is a community gift to the public. Free to see and experience.
ALAMEDA: Alameda Winter Lights Celebration December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m. at Alameda City Hall. Location: 2263 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA. Free, alamedaca.gov
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/
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
ALTADENA: Altadena Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 6 p.m. Christmas Tree Lane on the National Register of Historic Places & California Landmark Altadena Public. Ceremony at Library 600 Mariposa Street Altadena, CA christmastreelane.net
AMADOR CITY: Amador City Christmas Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m. Amador City's Tree Lighting Ceremony is part of 2 weeks of Main Street magic before Christmas.
ANAHEIM: Disneyland Festival of Holidays November 14, 2025-January 7, 2026. 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
ANGELS CAMP: Lighted Christmas Parade, Santa & Mrs. Claus meet & greet, and open house, as well as Tree Lighting. The old-fashioned Christmas and holiday parade us a night filled with sparkle and light. Fun starts at 5 p.m.
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
ANTIOCH: Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting December 6, 2025. Parade at 5 p.m. Riverfront in Downtown Antioch on 2nd & G Street celebrateantioch.org
APTOS: Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Gift Market December 6, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Aptos Village Green Tree in front of New Leaf Aptos, CA Free, aptoschamber.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!
ARCADIA: Arcadia Snow Festival December 6, 2025, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcadia Community Center 365 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA Free, arcadiaca.gov
ARROYO GRANDE: Art in the Park December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Elm Street Park. Artisans from around SLO County offer jewelry, candles, music, clothing, photography, artwork and even locally grown foods for sale. Location: 1221 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
ATASCADERO: 24th Annual Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake, December 6, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. Homes around the lake are decked out with special lighting and holiday decorations. More than 20 local choirs, bell ringers, carolers and other musical groups perform seasonal music around the lake and in the pavilion. The zoo is normally open free of charge for all families 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hot Cider and food booth hosted by the City of Atascadero. All free of charge! Parking: The primary parking areas are the zoo parking lot, baseball field lot, Freedom Veteran's memorial and pavilion lot. atascaderolake.net
AUBURN: Auburn Festival of Lights Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m. "A Night of Twinkling Lights" Cherry Ave. & Lincoln Way Auburn, CA auburnchamber.net /festival-of-lights
AUBURN: Placer Theatre Ballet Nutcracker December 5-14, 2025. Location: Placer Theatre, 275 Orange Street, Auburn, CA. $20-30, placertheatreballet.org
AVALON: Catalina Tree Lighting and day of holiday fun Downtown.
ANTIOCH: Black Diamond Ballet's The Nutcracker December 5-14, 2025 at El Campanil Theater. Location: 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch, CA. $20-36, elcampaniltheatre.comAZUSA: Azusa Christmas Festival of Lights Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at Azusa City Hall (front lawn). Location: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA ci.azusa.ca.us
ATWATER: Old Town Atwater Ice Skating Center returns for its fifth season November 21, 2025-January 2026, promising affordable holiday fun.
BALDWIN PARK: Baldwin Park Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 10 a.m. at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Olive Street, head south toward Morgan Park. Floats, bands, drill teams, youth groups. Free, baldwinpark.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
BELL: Holiday Village & Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Snow play, trackless train, Santa's Arrival, live entertainment, food & more! Location: Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave., Bell, CA. Free, cityofbell.org | trees
BELMONT SHORE: 40th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, December 6, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Theme is Holiday Tradition. Location: 2nd Street between Bayshore & Livingston Belmont Shore, CA belmontshore.org
BERKELEY: Berkeley Artisans Holiday Craft Fair December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025. 100 Artists & Craftspeople Open Their Workshops & Galleries to the Public See: eastbayopenstudios.com
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
BISHOP: Christmas Parade & Street of Lights December 6, 2025, 4:30-6 p.m. Location: Park Avenue and Highway 395, Bishop, CA bishopvisitor.com
BISHOP: Tree Lighting Ceremony after annual holiday parade. Begins around 5:30 p.m.
BLUE JAY: Blue Jay Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 2 p.m. There's Magic in the Mountains. The streets close off at 1 p.m. and the parade kicks off at 2 p.m. Expect floats, music and holiday cheer. BlueJayParade.com
BOULDER CREEK: Santa Cruz County - Boulder Creek Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025. Forest Street Boulder Creek, CA bcba.net
BURBANK: Burbank Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony at the front steps of City Hall. The annual event delights young and old. Public is welcome to attend this free holiday kick-off!
CALISTOGA: Lighted Tractor Parade December 6, 2025, 7-8 p.m. in Downtown Calistoga. Over 10,000 people show up for this illuminating, annual event that welcomes the holiday with charm. Free, visitcalistoga.com
CALISTOGA: Old Mill Holidays December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. Volunteers dressed in 1850s-style costumes sing carols, serve hot apple cider and cookies, Location: Bale Grist Mill 3369 St Helena Hwy No Calistoga, 94574 $5; children under six are free, napavalleystateparks.org
CAMPBELL: Carol of Lights December 6, 2025, 4 p.m. in Downtown Campbell is an annual tradition to celebrate the holidays with Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, musical entertainment, and a community stage with performances from local dance teams.
CARLSBAD: Holiday at the Rancho December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at Leo Carillo Ranch Historical Park. Tree Lighting, decorate cookies, train rides, crafts, music and holiday fun. Movie at 6:15 p.m. Location: 6200 Flying Leo Carillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA. $15, carlsbadca.gov
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
CHERRY VALLEY: Winterfest December 6, 2025 at The Grange Community Center. Location: 10478 Beaumont Ave. (across from Beaumont High School), Cherry Valley, CA. Free bcvparks.com
CHINO: City of Chino Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 4 p.m. at Chino City Hall Lawn. Location: 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA. Free, cityofchino.org
CHINO HILLS: Chino Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Chino Hills City Hall 14000 City Center Drive Chino Hills, CA Free, chinohills.org
CHOWCHILLA: Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Robertson Blvd. - Front to 7th Street.
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista Third Avenue Starlight Parade December 6, 2025, Tree lighting and a 6 p.m. parade on Third Avenue between H and E streets. 25-foot-tall Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m.
CLEARLAKE: Clearlake Winter Fest Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Austin Park 14077 Lakeshore Drive Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us
CLOVIS: Children's Electric Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. in Old Town Clovis. Route: Rodeo Grounds staging; Clovis Ave., right on 9th Street, right on Pollasky Ave., right on 3rd Street, right on Clovis Ave. ending at 5th Street intersection. facebook.com/otckiwanis | k16030.site.kiwanis.org/ parade/
COPPEROPOLIS: Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4-7 p.m. an afternoon of fun with vendors on the Town Square culminates at dark with the lighting of the tree!
CORNING: Hometown Christmas Lighted Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m. Held first Saturday in December each year Downtown Corning. Location: Solano Street between 3rd and Houghton Ave., Corning, CA. Free, corningcachamber.org
CORONA DEL MAR: A Very Sherman Holiday December 6 & 7, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sherman Library and Gardens. Location: 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA. $160 non-member family bundle, thesherman.org
CORONADO: Coronado Christmas Parade + Tree Lighting December 5, 2025, 6 p.m.
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: Costa Mesa Nutcracker for Kids December 6, 2025, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 615 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Ticket: $75-150 (714) 755-5799 pacificsymphony.org
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
CROCKETT: Crockett Christmas Tree Sales December 6-7, 2025 at Crockett Community Pool, Crockett, CA, crockettcalifornia.com
DANA POINT: City of Dana Point Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. La Plaza Park 34111 La Plaza Pacific Coast Highway & Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA Free danapoint.org
DIAMOND BAR: Winter Snow Fest Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pantera Park.100 tons of snow for three snow hills, a snow play area, a children's crafts area, game, food and information booths, a craft fair and lots of fun! Flurry the sledding penguin will be available for photos! Children are encouraged to wear gloves and closed-toed shoes. Also, waivers will need to be signed before sledding. Location: 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. diamondbarca.gov
DINUBA: City of Dinuba Electric Light Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Location: East Tulare Street, Dinuba, CA. Free, instagram.com/ cityofdinuba/
DISCOVERY BAY: Discovery Bay Parade of Lights December 6, 2025, 5:30-8:30 p.m. TOYS! is 2025 decorating theme facebook.com/DBParadeoflights
DIXON: Dixon Light Up the Night Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4 -8 p.m. Dixon's Annual Tree Lighting Festival, "Light Up the Night" is fun for the whole family. Dixon, CA downtowndixonca.com
EL CENTRO: 79th Annual Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Parade begins at Main & 12th St. and heads East on Main, then turns South on 8th St., and ends at 8th & Aurora Dr. Downtown El Centro El Centro, CA. Free, ivregionalchamber.com
ELK GROVE: Illumination Holiday Festival December 6, 2025, 3-8 p.m. includes Holiday of Lights Parade followed by Elk Grove Holiday tree lighting ceremony.
ENCINITAS: Holiday Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5 p.m. before parade.
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
ENCINITAS: Encinitas Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. after Holiday Tree Lighting.
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: Winter Wonderland December 6-7, 2025, 1-5 p.m. California Center for the Arts 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025 Free, artcenter.org/winter-wonderland/
FALLBROOK: Festival of Lights Fallbrook Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m. on Main Avenue Downtown. Lighted floats, bands playing holiday music, cheer groups and more! Free, fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
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
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/
FONTANA: Underwater Pictures with Santa, December 6, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Fontana Park Aquatics Center Address: 15610 Summit Ave. Fontana, CA 92336 Cost: $5 or new, unwrapped toy donation. Must reserve your spot: fontana.org
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: The Christmas Creche December 6-7, 2025, 6-9 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Living Nativity, local school choirs and bands performing holiday concerts, free donuts and a room of Christmas creches to admire. Location: 17500 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. Free, thecrecheoc.com
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
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4:30-8 p.m. at Fountain Valley Sports Park
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
FRESNO: Christmas at Kearney: Beyond Santa, Delivering Holiday Magic November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays $12, valleyhistory.org
FRESNO: Christmas Tea at The Meux December 6, 2025. Location: Meux Home Museum, 1007 R Street, Fresno, CA. $75, meuxhomemuseum.org
GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Winter in the Grove Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 3-7 p.m. in the Village Green Park, Garden Grove Community Services Department's annual Winterfest celebration includes 50 tons of snow for sledding and play! Holiday festivities include crafts, inflatables, carnival games, train rides, music and more. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Food is for sale. Location: 12732 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA. ggcity.org/ winterinthegrove
GILROY: Downtown Holiday Festival Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 5 p.m. on Monterey Road
GILROY: Santa's lighting the Christmas Tree takes place downtown at the Holiday Festival after the Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Be there!
GLENDALE: Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
GRASS VALLEY: Grass Valley Cornish Christmas Fridays November 28-December 19, 2025, 6-9 p.m. in Downtown Grass Valley. Rekindle the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas at this delightful holiday event. downtowngrassvalley.com
CHICO: Stansbury Home Victorian Christmas December 5-7, 2025, 307 W 5th St. Chico, CA 95928 $6, facebook.com/stansburyhome
GILROY: North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens theme park November 28-December 31, 2025 includes Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Train, Lighting Displays, stage shows and more. $65-80, gilroygardens.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Ballet E'tudes The Nutcracker December 6, 7 & 14, 2025 at Huntington Beach High School Auditorium. Location: 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $, balletetudes.com
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
HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa Beach Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour December 5-7, 2025. $47, sandpipers.org | holiday homes
HUNTINGTON BEACH: A Christmas Carol presented by ACTS Drama Group December 5-14, 2025 at Calvary Chapel of the Harbour, 4121 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Free admission, free beverages & cookies, ccoth.com | carol
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Ballet E'tudes The Nutcracker December 6, 7 & 14, 2025 at Huntington Beach High School Auditorium. Location: 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $, balletetudes.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Christmas at the Beach Santa December 6, 2025, 3-6 p.m. with games, pictures with Beach Santa and more, free at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free, but parking is approx. $20.
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
INDIO: Tamale Festival December 6-7, 2025. Billed as world's largest tamale fest, enjoy eating tons of tamales as well as listening to bands, seeing a car show and entering contests such as Tamale Eating Contest and Best Tamale Recipe.
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
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: Festival Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker December 6-24, 2025 at Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA. $54-74 approx., thebarclay.org
KINGSBURG: Santa Lucia Festival of Lights Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. on Draper Street is an annual celebration in the Swedish Village of Kingsburg held on the first Saturday in December. Free, kingsburgchamber.com
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
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at City Hall
LA HABRA: 11th annual La Habra Tamale Festival December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Euclid Street between La Habra Blvd. & Bridenbecker Ave., La Habra, CA. Free admission, lahabratamalefestival.com
LAKE ELSINORE: Lake Elsinore Night of Lights Parade December 6, 2025, 5:15 p.m. | Winterfest 4-8:30 p.m. Downtown Lake Elsinore Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA. Free to see, lake-elsinore.org
LA HABRA: City Holiday Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at Portola Park. Held in conjunction with the Tamale Festival. All are welcome to attend! Performing Opportunities If your choral group or band is interested in performing at the Holiday Tree Lighting, please contact Bernard Nolen at 562-383-4200. Free, lahabraca.gov
LA HABRA: Tamale Festival December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Euclid Street between La Habra Blvd. & Bridenbecker Ave. as well as in Brio Park and Portola Park La Habra, CA Free admission, lahabracity.com or lahabratamalefestival.com
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
LAMONT: Lamont Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 10 a.m. 2025 theme is "Continuing the Magic" Downtown Lamont Wharton Ave. Lamont, CA
LEMOORE: A Very Merry Disney Christmas Lemoore Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 6 p.m. in Downtown Lemoore. Location: Fox & D St. Lemoore, CA Free to see, downtownlemoore.com/ holiday-events
LIVERMORE: Livermore Holiday Sights & Sounds Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. First Street at McLeod Livermore, CA livermoredowntown.com
LIVERMORE: Livermore Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade December 6, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. First Street at McLeod Livermore, CA livermoredowntown.com
LOS ALAMITOS: Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4-7:30 p.m. atSt. Isidore Historical Plaza 10961 Reagan Street and Pine, Los Alamitos, CA Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
LOS ANGELES: Let it Shine with West Coast Singers December 6, 2025 at First Christian Church of North Hollywood. Songs for the holidays. Location: 4390 Colfax Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604. westcoastsingers.org
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 BANOS: Parade of Lights! Los Banos Christmas Parade, December 6, 2025, 6 p.m. Downtown on 6th Street. Also see Christmas in the Plaza Tree Lighting with food vendors, crafts and gifts for sale, entertainment and more. facebook.com/ losbanoschamberofcommerce
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos Children's Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 11 a.m., rain or shine event Parade route: North Santa Cruz Ave. and Main Street where it ends at Church Street. Free, lgsrecreation.org
LOS GATOS: Fantasy Lights Walk Through December 6-7, 2025, 4-9 p.m. $17 general. Extremely popular drive-through holiday display at Vasona Lake Park sells quickly. $17 general, parks.sccgov.org
LOS OLIVOS: Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 2-7 p.m. at The Flagpole Start the holiday season by experiencing an Olde Fashioned Christmas produced by Los Olivos Chamber of Commerce! The town tree lighting is in the middle of town at 6 p.m., rain or shine! Los Olivos Businesses Offer Special Holiday Cheer During Extended Hours. Los Olivos, CA Free, losolivosca.com
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 5 p.m. Downtown Marysville Marysville, CA facebook.com/ marysvillechristmasparade/
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. 3rd & D Street in Downtown Marysville Marysville, CA Free, marysville.ca.us
MENDOCINO: Kelly House Museum Santa Visit December 6, 2025. Suggested donation: $5, kelleyhousemuseum.org
MERCED: Merced Hometown Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 2 p.m. Holiday Hit Parade is the 2025 theme. Location: Bob Hart Square Main Street between G & N Streets Merced, CA
MILLBRAE: Millbrae Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m. at Millbrae City Hall. Come see the "stars" on the tree and in the sky as the beautiful holiday tree is lit for all to enjoy! Location: Constitution Square, 621 Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA. Free, ci.millbrae.ca.us
MODESTO: Celebration of Lights Parade December 6, 2025, begins at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Modesto. The 2025 Parade Theme is "Elves Just Want To Have Fun. Free, modestogov.com
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
MORENO VALLEY: Moreno Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5:45 p.m. Moreno Valley City Hall. Location: 14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA. Free, public invited, moval.gov
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
MURRIETA: Tree Lighting Holiday Magic Vendor Fair, Ceremony & Festival of Trees December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Town Square Park, 13 Town Square, Murrieta, CA murrietaca.gov
NAPA: Meritage Ice Skating Rink is open to public November 25, 2025-January 4, 2026. $21.42 sessions, meritageresort.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Crystal Cove Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tree Program 3-5:30 p.m. at Crystal Cove State Park Newport Beach, CA crystalcove.org
NOVATO: Novato Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 4-7:30 p.m. Downtown Novato Grant & Sherman Novato, CA Free to see, downtownnovato.com
NOVATO: Marin Ballet Nutcracker December 6-7, 2025, 1 & 5 p.m. Novato High School - Marin School of the Arts Theater 625 Arthur Street Novato, CA $32.49-55.59, marinballet.org
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
OAKHURST: 38th Annual Oakhurst Christmas Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4-9 p.m. at Ditton’s Talking Bear. Local vendors, crafts, food & entertainment; Tree lighting at 6 p.m. when Santa arrives right after on his big red sleigh! Location: Hwy 41 & Rd 426, Oakhurst, CA. Free, facebook.com/ yosemitemadera/
OAKLAND: Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade "Peace" December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. 48th annual parade presented by Oakland Yacht Club and Encinal Yacht Club. Free, lightedyachtparade.com
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
ONTARIO: Ontario Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 6:30-9 p.m. at Ontario Town Square. Location: 224 Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA. Free, christmasoneuclid.com
OXNARD: Oxnard Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A Storybook Christmas is 2025 parade theme Parade route: A, 5th and C Streets in Downtown Oxnard. oxnarddowntowners.org
OXNARD: Ventura County Ballet Company Nutcracker December 6-7, 2025 Oxnard Performing Arts Center 800 Hobson Way Oxnard, CA $20-50, venturacountyballet.com | theopac.org
OXNARD: Oxnard Tamale Festival December 6, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, oxnard.gov/ event/ tamale-festival
PALM SPRINGS: Festival of Lights Parade December 6, 2025, 5:45-10 p.m. Parade route: Palm Canyon Drive between Ramon and Tachevah Roads palmspringsca.gov | psfestivaloflights.com Consistently voted one of the best local events in Coachella Valley!
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
PARADISE: Paradise Truck Parade of Lights & Canned Food Drive December 6, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. approx. Route: Begins at Thomas Ace Hardware corner of Pearson and Clark, Paradise CA facebook.com
PARADISE: Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise, CA. Free, paradiseprpd.com
PASADENA: South Lake Avenue Holidayfest December 6, 2025, 12-6 p.m. at The Shops on Lake Avenue. Concerts with great bands, free Santa photo opps, prizes, and holiday celebrating. Location: 345 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Free, southlakeavenue.org
PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Holiday Light Parade December 6, 2025, 6-8 p.m. 2025 theme is Christmas Lights, Winter Nights. Location: Downtown Paso Robles 12th & Spring Streets Paso Robles, CA Free, pasoroblesdowntown.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
PINOLE: Pinole Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 3-6:30 p.m. at Fernandez Park. Lots of fun activities for all ages but especially for children. Location: San Pablo & Tennent Ave. Pinole, CA Free, public invited, pinole.gov
PITTSBURG: Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 5 p.m. Holiday Parade Parade at 5 p.m. Route: On Railroad Ave. from 8th St. to 4th Street Pittsburg, CA ci.pittsburg.ca.us
PITTSBURG: Pittsburg Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. John Buckley Square Railroad between 5th & 6th Street Pittsburg, CA Free, pittsburgca.gov
PLEASANTON: Hometown Holiday Celebration Tree Lighting & Parade December 6, 2025, 5 p.m. Activities, crafts, music, performances, and the annual lighting of the holiday tree and the big parade Free, cityofpleasantonca.gov
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
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: Redding Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Christmas in the Wild is the 2025 theme. Parade route: Runs along California Street from Tehama Street to Sacramento Street. The parade turns left on Sacramento Street to Pine Street and then left on Pine to Yuba Street. reddingchristmasparade.com
REDWOOD CITY: Academy of American Ballet Nutcracker December 6-7, 2025 at Canada College Theater, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA. Cost: $22-50, americanballet.com
RIALTO: Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Includes the popular Snow Hill ($5-7 wristband) to play on for those who rarely see snow and don't know what it is!
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
ROSEVILLE: Tree Grove on the Square December 3-11, 2025. Vernon Town Square Roseville, CA Free, roseville.ca.us
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in Downtown Roseville on Vernon. sylviabesanaparade.org
SACRAMENTO: Capital City Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade December 6, 2025, 5-9 p.m. 3365 South River Road West Sacramento, CA 95691 sacyc.com
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: 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: 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
SAN ANSELMO: Indiana Jones statue (right) with town tree. Imagination Park where the
tree lighting is held, was donated to the community by "Star Wars" creator and San Anselmo resident George Lucas.
SAN ANSELMO: San Anselmo Tree Lighting Lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Imagination Park 535 San Anselmo Avenue townofsananselmo.org
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 DIEGO: Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village Saturday, December 6, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Piazza Natale on the corner of W. Date & India Streets littleitalysd.com
SAN DIEGO: Ocean Beach Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting annual celebration on Newport Avenue the first Saturday in December. December 6, 2025, 5:05-7 p.m. "Galactic Holiday Beach Bash" is the theme
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 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 DIMAS: San Dimas Holiday Extravaganza Parade, Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 3-9 p.m. Holiday Parade 4 p.m.; Festival 10 Tons Snow, Food, Beer Garden 5 p.m.; Tree Lighting 6 p.m. Location: Downtown San Dima, Bonita Avenue & Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas, CA. sandimasca.gov
SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Girls Christmas Episodes December 4-21, 2025 at Curran Theatre. Location: 445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA. $, broadwaysf.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 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 JUAN BAUTISTA: Holiday in Lights Parade December 6, 2025, 6 p.m. on Third Street in charming San Juan Bautista.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Day (first Saturday) 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Docents bring the past to life in Victorian attire, and dressed as Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the family-friendly saloon. Location: 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista, CA. $, 17 and under Free, parks.ca.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 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. $21-35, sbzoo.org
SANTA CRUZ: Downtown Holiday Parade December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The parade route starts at the intersection of Laurel Street and Pacific Avenue and ends at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Water Street.
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Santa Fe Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5-9 p.m. (first Saturday in December) at Town Center Plaza. Location: 11740 E. Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Parade of Lights Christmas Parade on Broadway. December 6, 2025, 5:20 p.m. An annual tradition
SANGER: Sanger Toyland Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Parade route: begins at 12th and Academy Brehler Square Sanger, CA sanger.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker December 5-28, 2025 at War Memorial Opera House. Helgi Tomasson's Nutcracker with Artistic Director Tamara Rojo and accompaniment by SF Ballet Orchestra. Location: 301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA $49-395, approx., sfballet.org
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 JUAN CAPISTRANO: Tree Lighting Celebration, 4 p.m. at Historic Town Center Park. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with preshow entertainment, followed by a musical holiday production. The tree lighting begins at 5:45 p.m. followed by a variety of holiday activities. Free special event trolley services offered. Free, sanjuancapistrano.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 MATEO: Peninsula Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker Sweet December 6-7, 2025. Nutcracker Sweets (abridged version of The Nutcracker ideal for ages 3-6 years & families) at Studio One, San Mateo , CA Prices $, peninsulaballet.org
SAN PEDRO: Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade December 6, 2025, 6-8 p.m. laharborholidayafloat.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 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 CRUZ: Lighted Boat Parade - Disco at the North Pole is the 2025 theme, December 6, 2025, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Dozens of beautifully decorated yachts and vessels participate in the annual parade of lights. Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Harbor Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club Free to see, club.scyc.org
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 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
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 ROSA: Holiday Open House December 6-7, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. Historic site decorated for the holidays in turn of-the-century style. Shop for unique gift items and enjoy tea and cookies in the Greenhouse. $5, lutherburbank.org
SANTA ROSA: Handmade Holiday Craft Fair December 6-7, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Finley Community Center. Booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. $5, SRCity.org/ CraftsFair
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
SCOTTS VALLEY: Light Up the Night Holiday Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5-7:30 p.m. Tree is next to Walgreens but most activities take place at Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd. Scotts Valley, CA Free, calnevexchange.org
SELMA: Electric Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m. Selma Street and Lincoln Park. Selma's Christmas Parade | Santa's Arrival & Holiday Street Faire, Selma, CA Free to see, selma-chamber.com
SOLVANG: Julefest Parade December 6, 2025 at 11 a.m. features marching bands, horses, classic cars and more than 50 parade floats and entries. After the parade meet Mr. Claus in Solvang Park, from 2-4 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.
STOCKTON: Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m. Location: Stockton Yacht Club Stockton, CA facebook.com/ stocktonlightedboatparade/
SUISUN CITY: Lighted Boat Parade December 6, 2025, 5:45 p.m. parade begins. Location: Solano Yacht Club, 703 Civic Center Drive, Suisun City, CA solanoyacht.club/
SUNNYVALE: Sunnyvale Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 5-8:30 p.m. on Murphy Avenue. Location: Downtown Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA. sunnyvaledowntown.com
SUSANVILLE: Magical Country Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 4-7 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks, too! Historic Uptown Susanville, CA lassencountychamber.org
SUTTER CREEK: Sutter Creek Christmas Open House 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
TEHACHAPI: Gingerbread Lane is 2025 theme for Tehachapi Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Route: This year, a new route brings the floats by the beautiful Train Depot Museum on Tehachapi Blvd. tehachapi.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
TIBURON: Holiday Festival in Downtown, December 6, 2025, 2 p.m. Main Street, Downtown, Tiburon, CA. Free, tiburonchamber.org
TURLOCK: San Joaquin Valley Toy Train Operators December 6-7, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA Hours: Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4 Admission: $10. Free Parking. sjvttoinc.com
VALLEJO: Vallejo Lighted Yacht Parade December 6, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Route: Georgia Street from Sonoma Blvd. to Santa Clara St. Event starts at approximately 6:30 p.m. and following the Vallejo Tree Lighting Ceremony. It is held in conjunction with the Madhatter Holiday Festival in Downtown Vallejo. That event usually begins at 2 p.m. with a parade. It concludes around 8 p.m. after the boat parade.
VALLEJO: Madhatter Holiday Festival & Parade 2-8 p.m. includes the Tree Lighting and Yacht Parade after dark.
VALLEJO: Madhatter Holiday Festival Tree Lighting happens around 6 p.m., followed by the Yacht Parade. The tree lighting is held after the Festival and Madhatter Parade.
VICTORVILLE: Victorville Christmas Parade 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The 78th Annual Victorville Children's Christmas Parade, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Victorville and presented by Options for Youth with the theme: Step Into the Wonder of Toyland.
VICTORVILLE: Victorville Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony December 6, 2025, 4-7 p.m. Victorville City Hall
VICTORVILLE: Victorville Winter Festival December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Delightful holiday event filled with merriment, fantasy and fun for all ages. Free to see, victorvilleca.gov
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
WILMINGTON: Banning Museum Victorian Christmas December 6, 2025, 12-4 p.m. 401 East M Street Wilmington, CA 90744 Free admission, banningmuseum.org
WOODLAND: Dickens in the Valley Holiday Home Tour December 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Seven beautiful Woodland homes decorated in Holiday Splendor. $35-40, eventbrite.com | holiday homes
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
UPLAND: Upland Hometown Holiday Parade & Faire December 6, 2025, 1:30-6 p.m. Parade on 2nd Avenue at 1:30 p.m. Free, uplandca.gov
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
VALLEY SPRINGS: Valley Springs Christmas Parade December 6, 2025, 10 a.m. Enter the Parade route at the corner of California & Chestnut Valley Springs, CA valleyspringsaba.comVISTA: 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
VISTA: Holiday Lights December 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Agsem (Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum.) Location: 2040 N Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA. $10 presale, more at gate, agsem.org
WEAVERVILLE: Light Up a Life Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at Highland Art Center. Location: 691 Main Street, Weaverville, CA. $10, (530) 623-4692
WHITTIER: The Holiday Sonata December 6, 2025, 5-9 p.m. in Uptown Whittier features Music, Vendors, Photos with Santa and The Grinch. Free, whittieruptown.org
WINTERS: Winters Tractor Parade December 6, 2025, 12-9 p.m. | 6 p.m. Parade. Activities starting at Rotary Park and City Park while staging for the Holiday Tractor Parade on Main Street winterstractorparade.com
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
YREKA: Night of Lights Tree Lighting December 6, 2025, 4-7 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. Tree Lighting at Fire Department Miner Street Park Oregon & Miner Streets Yreka, California Free, yrekanightoflights.com
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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