Holiday Events Inland Empire 2022: Christmas Parades; Tree Lightings

INLAND EMPIRE, CA — 'Tis the season!

It's time to start filling your 2022 calendars with such holiday events as Christmas parades, tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah celebrations, breakfasts with Santa, Nutcracker ballets, concerts and other extravaganzas in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and throughout the Inland Empire.

Christmas this year falls on Sunday, Dec. 25, while Hanukkah runs Dec. 18 through Dec. 26.

Peruse Patch's annual guide to find festivities going on near you. Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all our readers, Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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BANNING:

THROUGH DEC. 9: Chamber of Commerce Christmas Toy Drive. "There are so many children in our city that deserve to open up a gift this Christmas."

DEC. 10: Santa Visits 2022: 7 Stops, 7 City Parks. Find park near you & say hi to the big guy!

DEC. 16: Christmas Market Night, Tree Lighting & Snow Sledding. Downtown evening with inflatables, food & more.

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BEAUMONT:

DEC. 3: 'Winterfest' Santa, Hay Rides & Snow: Noble Creek Regional Park. Better than ever & in a new location.

DEC. 3: Beaumont Woman's Club Holiday Meeting & Party. Guests & new members welcomed.

DEC. 10: Holiday Light Parade & Market. Free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the daytime market.

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CATHEDRAL CITY:

DEC. 7: Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & North Pole Village. Free movie at Mary Pickford Theatre, too!

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CHERRY VALLEY:

NOV. 28: Tree Lighting Ceremony: The Grange Community Center. Festivities include hot cocoa, too.

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'Christmas Nights' Santa, Village & 1 Million Lights: 123 Farm-Highlands Springs Ranch. Wonderland with carriage rides, s'more firepits, festive food & more.

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CRESTLINE:

DEC. 10: 'A Very Bizzy Christmas' Family Fest & Santa: Bizzyland Gardens. Afternoon with carolers, sing-alongs, food, arts & crafts vendors.

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS:

DEC. 10: Holiday Parade Of Lights & Festival. Fest includes free carnival rides, photos with Santa & live music.

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HEMET:

DEC. 3: Candyland Christmas Parade. Activities follow at Weston Park.

DEC. 17: Live Nativity & Festivity - Free Outdoor Event. Includes live, drama play & petting zoo.

JAN. 7: Polar Plunge For Charity. Jump or slide into frigid waters at Diamond Valley Aquatic Center for a good cause!

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INDIAN WELLS:

THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Winterfest' Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Indian Wells Golf Resort. Outdoor setting decked with 32-foot Christmas tree & lots of holiday décor.
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INDIO:

THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Magic Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru: Empire Polo Club. With illuminated tunnels, holiday scenes & a 32-foot-tall, animated waving Christmas Barbie, too!

DEC. 1-4: Tamale Festival & Carnival. A seasonal spectacular with rides, food, performances & rides.

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LA QUINTA:

DEC. 2: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Civic Center Park. Free event.

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LAKE ELSINORE:

DEC. 3: 'Winterfest' Holiday Light Parade, Tree Lighting, Sled Runs & Santa. New spin on parade with nighttime lights.

DEC. 15-30: Christmas City Markets- Festival of Lights. At Storm Stadium with Santa, inflatables, entertainment & more.

DEC. 17: Breakfast With Santa: Fire Station 97. Register online to save your seat!

DEC. 31: Kaz’s Rocking in the New Year Bash. Features dinner, bar, dueling pianos & party in the outfield.

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MENIFEE:

DEC. 3: Tree Lighting, Holiday Bazaar, Santa & Snow Zone. With tasty treats, too, from variety of food vendors.

DEC. 10: Visit With Santa. Free at Motte Historical Car Museum.

DEC. 19: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop From Fire Truck: Central Park. Free to all. RSVPs requested.

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MURRIETA:

DEC. 3: Donuts With Santa: Town Square Park. Donuts first-come, first-served to first 400 children.

DEC. 3: Town Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa. Festivities include crafts, character appearances, story reading & music entertainment.

DEC. 5-9: 'Santa In The City': 5 Community Centers. Find nearest locale for Santa visits, Polar Express activities, music, crafts, treats & more.

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NORCO:

NOV. 25-DEC. 30: Illuminate Silverlakes. At sports complex with live entertainment, dining, holiday shopping, Santa & more.

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PALM DESERT:

NOV. 23-DEC. 30: 'WildLights' Holiday Lights Display: Living Desert Zoo. "Twinkling lights, dazzling light displays & holiday fun."

NOV. 25-DEC. 24: Photos With Santa: The Shops at Palm Desert. Advance reservations suggested.

NOV. 26, DEC. 3, 10 & 17: Merry Movie Nights: Gardens On El Paseo. With family holiday films & sights of snowfall.

DEC. 2-3: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: McCallum Theatre. "A favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years."

DEC. 11: 'Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols' Christmas Concert: St. Margaret's Church. Free to all.

DEC. 13: 'Emmet Cahill - Irish Christmas' Concert: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. "An evening of holiday solo selections, sacred music & popular Irish songs."

DEC. 18: Merri-Achi Christmas: McCallum Theatre. A show of songs, dance & merriment!

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PALM SPRINGS:

DEC. 3: Annual Holiday 'Festival Of Lights Parade' - Signature event makes return to "world- famous" Palm Canyon Drive.

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PERRIS:

THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Polar Express' Holiday Train Ride & Santa: Southern California Railway Museum. "Relive the magic of this classic holiday story with your family on a real train!"

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

DEC. 3-4 & 10-11: Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker' - "Southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker."

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RANCHO MIRAGE:

NOV. 26: Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa & Free Holiday Fun: The Westin Rancho Mirage. Live entertainment, plus meet & greet with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

DEC. 3: Holiday Day of Beauty Benefitting Mizell Center. RSVPs required.

DEC. 5-16: Gelson's Markets Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys go to Children’s Hospital of LA, Toys for Tots, Unity Shoppe, Miracles for Kids, Miller’s Children Hospital & Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.

DEC. 18: 'Chanukah At The River' Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop. Music, latkes, hot chocolate, donuts & more.

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REDLANDS:

DEC. 3: 'Stuff A Plane' Charity Toy Drive, Free Plane Rides & Santa: Redlands Airport. Santa plans a fly-in, too.

DEC. 3: Downtown Christmas Parade. "Magical evening event in historic Downtown."

DEC. 4: YMCA Holiday Home Tour & Boutique. Shopping boutique runs Dec. 3-4.

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RIVERSIDE:

NOV. 25-JAN. 6: 'Festival Of Lights': Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Switch-on ceremony & fireworks are Nov. 25.

DEC. 17-18: Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker' - "Southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker."

DEC. 19: Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting: Historic Courthouse. Among largest in region with live music, traditional foods, entertainment & children's crafts.

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SAN BERNARDINO:

DEC. 9-11: Inland Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker': California Theatre. A local, holiday tradition since 1976.

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SAN JACINTO:

DEC. 2: Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Movie & Santa. Enjoy showing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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TEMECULA:

NOV. 25-27: Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker' - At Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

NOV. 27: Holiday Artisan Market at Batch Mead - Sip & Shop. Admission is free.

DEC. 1-4: 'Nutcracker' Ballet At Europa Village Winery. Bundle up! This one's outdoors.

DEC. 2: Santa's Electric Light Holiday Parade. This year's theme: Temecula Safe for the Holidays.

DEC. 3: Holiday Whoville Fun Dig & Family Photos. Spaces are limited, so book soon if interested.

DEC. 3: Temecula Valley Symphony - Celebrate the Season. "Featuring music from Handel’s Messiah & timeless holiday favorites."

DEC. 3-4: Temecula Valley Woman's Club 36th Annual Holiday Home Tour. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 4: Lorimar's Annual Santa Dinner. With storytime, cookie decorating & photos with Santa.

DEC. 4: Southwest Women's Chorus - 23rd Annual Christmas in the Air. With special guests, Great Oak High School Blushtones, Wine Valley Harmonizers, Southern California Damekor.

DEC. 7: Holiday Taste Of Old Town. Always a sell-out, so book soon.

DEC. 9 & 11: Free Showing: A Christian Christmas Carol. Presented by Calvary Baptist Church.

DEC. 15-JAN. 8: 'Temecula On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink. Open holidays, too.

DEC. 16-18: The Ballet Studio 'Nutcracker' - "Recognized in LA Times as one of best to see in Southern California."

DEC. 18: Chanukah Celebration. Menorah lighting, latkes & more at Lorimar Winery.

DEC. 18: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting: Duck Pond. Hot soup, latkes, donuts, friendship & community!

DEC. 31: Bad Chemistry @ New Year's Eve Grape Drop. In the 8:30-10pm time slot!

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Party. Lorimar Winery event with dinner, DJ & ball drop.

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Grape Drop: Civic Center. Community tradition with live music, food vendors & kid’s fun.

THROUGH JAN. 8: Peltzer Winery's Holiday, Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink. Event includes food trucks, hot cocoa, snacks & bar.

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UPLAND:

DEC. 2: Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration. With crafts, games, train rides & free admission.

DEC. 3: Breakfast with Santa. Pre-registration required.

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WILDOMAR:

DEC. 10: Breakfast With Santa: Fire Station. Tickets on sale at city hall.

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