From free carriage rides in a horse drawn "sleigh" to a candlelight parade down Main, there's plenty of Joy to the World when California's charming towns and cities open their doors with Open House events for the holidays. These events often are tied to a tree lighting ceremony. Check one out. There's nothing more welcoming than to meet your neighbors and merchants. Open Houses are a great time to shop local.

• Amador City California Calico Christmas 
• Angels Camp  Tree Lighting Ceremonies
• Arcata, California Christmas  Downtown
• Atascadero California Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Benicia Christmas Tree Lighting California
• Capitola Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Coronado Tree Lighting and Parade
• Huntington Beach Lighting Ceremonies
• La Quinta Christmas 
• Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting 
• Marina  Tree Lighting
• Murphys  Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Oceanside Christmas & Santa
• San Juan Capistrano Ceremonies
• Santa Rosa Lighting Ceremony
• Saratoga   Tree Lighting Ceremony