California Christmas 2026

Top Events Across California

Find the best Christmas events across California this year!

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   Las Posadas on Olvera Street Los Angeles

   Traditional reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

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   Balboa Park December Nights San Diego

   The City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival.

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   Winter Wonderland San Jose San Jose

   Downtown carnival featuring a 60-foot Ferris wheel, rides, and food trucks.

4. 4
   Christmas in the Park Drive-Thru Light Show San José

   San José's beloved holiday tradition drive-thru light show

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   San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker San Francisco

   Helgi Tomasson's classic San Francisco holiday production set to Tchaikovsky's score.

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   Breakfast with Santa Sausalito

   Breakfast with Santa at the Yacht Club

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   A Celtic Christmas Daleville

   Live Celtic holiday concert featuring traditional carols and bagpipes.

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   Mums Club Christmas Wreath Making Easingwold

   Craft a handmade holiday wreath alongside fellow mums with no experience required.

9. 9
   JOY The Urban Nutcracker 2026 Pittsburg

   A live urban dance mashup reimagining the classic holiday tale.

10. 10
    HVCUE Holiday Fundraising Gala Iselin

    In-person charity evening supporting Harriet’s Vision of Community, Unity, and Education.

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    Stunt Cat & Friends Save Christmas 2026 Dunmore

    Holiday pro wrestling show benefiting UCP of NEPA's Angel Tree.

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    Christmas Tree Lane Fresno

    Two-mile stretch of homes and trees decorated with millions of lights.

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    Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink Sacramento

    Outdoor skating in Ali Youssefi Square for over 30 years.

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    The Long Beach Nutcracker Long Beach

    Features a full symphony orchestra, flying sleigh, live horse, and pyrotechnics.

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    Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker Oakland

    Features live accompaniment by the Oakland Symphony and children's choir.