Inland Empire Christmas Events 2025
This is our favorite time of year here at the Lisa DiNoto Group. It’s that special time of year when you get to celebrate the season and enjoy in some holiday cheer! We compiled a list of some events in the Inland Empire and surrounding cities to check out with you and your family!
Christmas Lights In Rancho Cucamonga- Thoroughbred Holiday Lights
The grandest Christmas light display of them all is found right here in the heart of Rancho Cucamonga. The Thoroughbred Christmas Lights are a long-standing Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by locals and beyond for over 20 years. The Christmas lights installation in Rancho Cucamonga brings in countless families every single year, and this year should be no exception! Drive-Thru Only = December 4th-December 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland until the 24th! Reserve your spot on their website, get a free picture with Santa and enjoy some holiday fun!
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm
Located in Cherry Valley! “Join us on a whimsical ride around Christmas Nights at 123 Farm featuring festive food and drinks, horse-drawn carriage tours*, s’mores pits* and Santa* with a display of over one million lights.” This farm looks so cute and festive and a million lights? Sign us up!
Polar Express
“THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to Southern California Railway Museum in Perris this holiday season! A magical re-creation of the classic children’s story led by a cast of talented actors on board a real train. Have your golden tickets ready for the Conductor! Passengers are served hot chocolate and Walkers Shortbread by dancing chefs, enjoy a reading of the classic book by Chris Van Allsburg, and receive the First Gift of Christmas after Santa boards the train to greet families. Performers engage passengers in caroling and fun holiday activities on the heartwarming trip back to the station.
Santa’s Village at Skypark
Experience the magic of Christmas now through January 4th! Northwoods Express Train Ride, village of lights, Santa’s workshop, post office, entertainment, fantasy forest, Silver Bell’s Arena, Santa’s House, North Pole and special holiday experiences! Click here for more information and tickets.
Disney On Ice at Toyota Arena
“Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!, and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends, harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes off the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up the fun at Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!” Click here for available dates https://www.ticketmaster.com/disney-on-ice-presents-lets-dance-tickets/artist/2744706#gallery
Peltzer Farm Ice Rink
As an extension of Peltzer Winery and Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, we invite families from all over Southern California to create family traditions with us during the holidays! Our rink features 8400 square feet of skating space, complimentary gliders, picnic benches, hot cocoa, snacks, local food truck eats, and a bar serving Peltzer Wine (21+ only).
Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights has brought us tremendous joy in presenting it to this wonderful Inland Southern California community. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s Annual Festival of Lights accents the holidays in a very special way.
HIKARI – A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Located at Tanaka Farms . A celebration filled with joy and light! Loosely translated, Hikari means “shine” in Japanese, and this holiday season we have really made Tanaka Farms shine with over a million twinkling lights! Grab a hot cocoa and take a cozy Wagon Ride around the festively lit farm that will take you to the “Land of a Thousand Lanterns!” After the wagon ride, make your way down to the Festival Grounds where you can visit with the Barnyard Animals, grab some food from the Tanaka Grill, take advantage of lots of photo-ops, games, Arts & Crafts, meet Santa for a photo, and, of course, more holiday lights!
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Coachella Valley’s new holiday tradition.
Winter Fest OC
Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center into a winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. From our North Pole Journey immersive experience to our enchanting Ice Trail, a new Snow Play area, a thrilling 150-foot ice tubing slide, carnival fun, festive food, a holiday market, and more – it’s all here! Open select dates now through January 4th!
Just hoping to catch a sight of St. Nick?
Check out our blog to see where Santa will be! Click Here
There’s a lot going on in the Inland Empire! Don’t forget to check out the local Christmas tree farms! From all of us at the Lisa Dinoto Group, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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