Highland Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Highland and surrounding areas

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Christmas Markets (17 events) → Christmas Lights (14 events) → Christmas Shows (13 events) → Christmas Parties (6 events) → Christmas Activities (48 events) →

Christmas 2025 arrives in Highland with cheerful events and bright Christmas lights around SkyPark at Santa's Village and community centers. The Blue Jay Christmas Parade and seasonal programming bring families together for parades, tree lightings, and outdoor performances near the foothills. Visitors can browse Christmas markets, enjoy holiday activities and seasonal entertainment, and take evening drives past neighborhood displays that turn Highland into a cozy, illuminated spot for festive outings and family memories.

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Christmas Markets

17 events
Yucaipa Winterfest • Nov 29

Annual holiday festival with tree lighting and Santa's Workshop.

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Christmas Lights

14 events
The 33rd Annual Festival of Lights • Nov 22 – Jan 6, 2026

Over 10 million dazzling lights at a historic hotel

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Christmas Shows

13 events
Feast of Lights • Dec 5 – Dec 7

A 78-year-old university tradition of worship and music.

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Christmas Parties

6 events
New Year's Eve Bar Crawl in Riverside • Dec 31

Multi-venue New Year's Eve bar crawl

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Christmas Activities

48 events
Metrolink Holiday Express Train • Dec 6 – Dec 21

Festively decorated train with live entertainment and Santa.

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. The 33rd Annual Festival of Lights (San Bernardino)
    Over 10 million dazzling lights at a historic hotel
  2. Downtown Redlands Christmas Parade (Redlands)
    Annual Christmas parade with Santa Claus
  3. Metrolink Holiday Express Train
    Festively decorated train with live entertainment and Santa.
  4. Feast of Lights (Redlands)
    A 78-year-old university tradition of worship and music.
  5. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride (Perris)
    Magical train ride to meet Santa.
  6. Yucaipa Winterfest (Yucaipa)
    Annual holiday festival with tree lighting and Santa's Workshop.

Events Happening Soon (6)

Colton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Wed, Dec 3 View →
Fontana Tree Lighting Ceremony Thu, Dec 4 View →
Holiday & Christmas Shows in San Bernardino Fri, Dec 5 View →
2025 Victorville Christmas Parade Sat, Dec 6 View →
Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting Sat, Dec 6 View →
Gingerbread House Decorating Party Sat, Dec 6 View →
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Also Near Highland

Redlands (4.7 miles) → San Bernardino (5.1 miles) → Loma Linda (6.1 miles) → Colton (7.2 miles) → Rialto (9.7 miles) → Yucaipa (10.9 miles) →
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Highland Christmas FAQ

What are the biggest annual Christmas events in Highland?

The biggest annual Christmas events in Highland include the Christmas Lights for a Cure display and Highland’s Holiday Lights and Santa Night, which draws families for festive lights and seasonal fun.

What holiday traditions are unique to Highland?

Highland is known for its community-driven Christmas Lights for a Cure, where neighbors come together to support a cause while sharing holiday cheer through lights and music.

Which neighborhoods are best for Christmas lights in Highland?

The area around Christmas Lights for a Cure is especially popular for holiday lights, but many Highland neighborhoods feature festive displays worth exploring.

Where can I find Christmas markets and local makers in Highland?

Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, holiday events, and craft fairs hosted throughout Highland during the season.

What are the best free or budget-friendly holiday activities in Highland?

Free holiday activities in Highland include viewing neighborhood Christmas lights, attending community markets, and participating in local holiday events like Santa Night.

What are good picks for families with kids in Highland?

Families with kids enjoy Highland’s Holiday Lights and Santa Night, Christmas Lights for a Cure, and local craft fairs with hands-on activities and festive entertainment.

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