Montclair Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Montclair and surrounding areas
Montclair's festive season fills the city center around the Montclair Plaza with bright light shows, holiday markets, and family-friendly festivities that celebrate local shops and entertainers. Events like Holly Jolly Holiday and seasonal gift wrapping gatherings create a cheerful hub of festive events and artisan booths. Visitors can enjoy evening lights displays, pop-up Christmas markets, and interactive holiday activities, making Montclair a great destination for things to do during the Christmas season for families and shoppers alike.
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Christmas Shows
16 eventsSpectacular Nutcracker production with renowned guest artists
Christmas Lights
14 eventsOver 10 million dazzling lights at a historic hotel
Christmas Markets
13 eventsHoliday train ride through a winter wonderland.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsMulti-venue New Year's Eve bar crawl
Other Christmas Activities
48 eventsA magical Christmas parade with Santa and Disney characters.
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The 33rd Annual Festival of Lights
(San Bernardino)
Over 10 million dazzling lights at a historic hotel
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Enchant Christmas
(Los Angeles)
World's largest Christmas light maze
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade
(Anaheim)
A magical Christmas parade with Santa and Disney characters.
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Imaginarium at Fairplex: Land of Oz Light Spectacular
(Pomona)
Immersive walk-through light festival with 'Land of Oz' theme.
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Enchant Christmas at Santa Anita Park
(Arcadia)
World's Largest Christmas Light Maze
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A Very Bublé Christmas
(Rancho Cucamonga)
Michael Bublé tribute with big band energy
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Montclair Christmas FAQ
Montclair’s biggest annual Christmas events include the tree lighting ceremony, holiday parades, and seasonal markets held at local parks and community centers.
Montclair is known for its community-driven holiday traditions, such as neighborhood light walks, local craft fairs, and festive gatherings at historic sites.
Tree-lined neighborhoods like Upper Montclair and Watchung Plaza are popular for their festive Christmas light displays and decorated homes.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and during seasonal events in downtown Montclair and nearby public spaces.
Free holiday activities in Montclair include walking tours of Christmas lights, community tree lightings, and seasonal markets with free admission.
Families with kids enjoy Montclair’s holiday parades, craft fairs, tree lighting events, and visits to local parks decorated for the season.