Last updated: November 11, 2024
Find your holiday cheer in Ontario with our detailed guide. Whether you're an Ontario insider or an outsider looking in, this guide reveals the city's holiday soul.
One of the highlights of the season is the Winter Fest OC, where visitors can enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with seasonal activities, entertainment, and a charming marketplace. Another unique event is the Christmas on Euclid – Annual Craft Fair and Festival, showcasing local artisans and offering a variety of handmade gifts. And the Festival of Winter is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring enchanting lights and family-friendly activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Ontario Holiday Light Displays
Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
The Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony is a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from the North Pole. It marks the beginning of the holiday season with a spectacular tree lighting ceremony at City Hall.
Ontario Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas on Euclid – Annual Craft Fair and Festival
The Christmas on Euclid – Annual Craft Fair and Festival transforms historic Euclid Avenue and Ontario Town Square into a vibrant holiday destination. Enjoy craft vendors, snow play, live music, and entertainment, making it a delightful family activity.
Ontario Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas on Euclid Sing-A-Long
Join in the holiday spirit with live music and community singing at the Christmas on Euclid Sing-A-Long, a heartwarming event that brings friends and neighbors together.
Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande present Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, a vibrant show weaving cherished Mexican traditions into a heartwarming story of the season. The event features the joyous rhythms of mariachi and colorful Mexican dance, capturing the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos, and the thrill of breaking piñatas.
Tibbies’ Holiday Follies
Tibbies’ Holiday Follies is a festive holiday show featuring tap dancing, breathtaking vocal arrangements, and high-energy dance numbers. Inspired by classic TV specials, the show brings a sense of nostalgia and family togetherness with dazzling costumes and hilarious holiday parodies.
Blue Jay Christmas Parade
The Blue Jay Christmas Parade is an annual community event featuring festive floats, musical performances, and holiday cheer. This year's theme is "Our House is a Very, Very, Fine House..." with a focus on creative and humorous interpretations.
Winter Lights
Winter Lights is a holiday musical at Discovery Cube Orange County, featuring a young inventor's journey through science and magic, with original songs and interactive exhibits.
Rancho Cucamonga Stargazer’s Presents Tibbies’ Holiday Follies
Celebrating its 31st Christmas season, Tibbies' Holiday Follies features tap dancing, breathtaking vocal arrangements, and high-energy dance numbers. Dazzling costumes and hilarious holiday parodies make this show special, inspired by classic TV specials hosted by legendary celebrities. Join a nostalgic journey through favorite holiday moments with a talented cast performing beloved holiday hits.
Ontario Other Holiday Activities
Festival of Winter
The Festival of Winter at Miller Park Amphitheater features train rides, rides and attractions, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. It also includes snow play areas where attendees can sled down over 40 tons of fresh snow.
Big Bear Village Christmas
Big Bear Village Christmas features twinkling lights, expertly carved woodland creatures, and Santa's Hut, creating a picturesque holiday atmosphere.
Photos with Santa at Snow Summit
Meet Santa at Snow Summit, where families can share their holiday wishes and capture special moments with the jolly old elf.
Winter Fest OC
Winter Fest OC at the OC Fair & Event Center features festive activities, live music, and family-friendly events amidst a working farm and veterans museum.
Temecula On Ice
Temecula On Ice offers a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, and a Bobby skating aid, all set to the best ice skating music. The event is open daily, including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, with special skate sessions on these holidays.
Temecula Chilled Holiday Market
Temecula On Ice features a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, Bobby skating aids, and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music. Open daily, including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, with special hours on these holidays.
Fontana Festival of Winter Train Rides
The Fontana Festival of Winter features train rides, attractions, live entertainment, and photo opportunities with Santa, along with vendors and activity booths. Visitors can also sled down over 40 tons of fresh snow and experience snow for the first time.
Ontario Gift Guide 2024
