Rialto Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rialto and surrounding areas
Rialto showcases the Christmas season with bright Holiday lights and community festive events across downtown and local plazas. The Swedish Christmas Fair and Bundled Book Sale and Holiday Craft Fair highlight family-friendly markets and Santa visits near civic centers. Between seasonal concerts, tree lightings, and neighborhood displays, Rialto’s holiday activities and attractions blend lights, crafts, and local gatherings into a cheerful seasonal calendar for residents and visitors.
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Christmas Markets
14 eventsAnnual holiday festival with tree lighting and Santa's Workshop.
Christmas Shows
14 eventsA 78-year-old university tradition of worship and music.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsOver 10 million dazzling lights at a historic hotel
Christmas Parties
6 eventsMulti-venue New Year's Eve bar crawl
Christmas Activities
50 eventsFestively decorated train with live entertainment and Santa.
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Downtown Redlands Christmas Parade
(Redlands)
Annual Christmas parade with Santa Claus
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Metrolink Holiday Express Train
Festively decorated train with live entertainment and Santa.
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Feast of Lights
(Redlands)
A 78-year-old university tradition of worship and music.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
(Perris)
Magical train ride to meet Santa.
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Yucaipa Winterfest
(Yucaipa)
Annual holiday festival with tree lighting and Santa's Workshop.
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Rialto Christmas FAQ
Rialto’s biggest annual Christmas events include the city’s holiday celebrations, safety fairs, and seasonal markets held at parks and community centers.
Rialto celebrates with community-focused traditions like holiday light displays, local markets, and family-friendly events that bring neighbors together each season.
Several neighborhoods in Rialto are known for their festive displays, especially those with organized light trails and community-decorated streets.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at seasonal events, community centers, and shopping areas throughout Rialto during the holidays.
Free and budget-friendly activities include neighborhood light displays, public holiday markets, and city-sponsored events at parks and community centers.
Families with kids enjoy holiday light trails, seasonal markets with crafts, and city-sponsored events that offer festive activities for all ages.