San Bernardino Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in San Bernardino and surrounding areas
San Bernardino celebrates the Christmas season with Holiday lights adorning the historic downtown and city parks for Christmas 2025, offering a lively mix of holiday activities. Events like Holiday & Christmas Shows in San Bernardino, The Nutcracker Ballet Performance, and Christmas Around the World fill the calendar with Christmas markets, tree lighting ceremonies, and parades. Visit the National Orange Show or downtown for seasonal entertainment, festive shopping, and family-friendly attractions that highlight regional artisans.
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Christmas Markets
16 eventsAnnual holiday festival with tree lighting and Santa's Workshop.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsOver 10 million dazzling lights at a historic hotel
Christmas Shows
13 eventsA 78-year-old university tradition of worship and music.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsMulti-venue New Year's Eve bar crawl
Other Christmas Activities
49 eventsFestively decorated train with live entertainment and Santa.
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The 33rd Annual Festival of Lights
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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San Bernardino Christmas FAQ
Some of the biggest annual Christmas events in San Bernardino include festive neighborhood light displays and community holiday markets. Nearby Riverside’s Mission Inn Festival of Lights is also a major regional attraction that many locals visit during the season.
San Bernardino’s holiday traditions often focus on community-centered celebrations, including neighborhood light displays and local artisan markets that highlight regional crafts and foods, fostering a warm, small-town holiday spirit.
Several residential neighborhoods in San Bernardino are known for their festive holiday lights, with some areas becoming beloved local favorites for walking or driving tours of neighborhood displays during December.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and seasonal fairs throughout San Bernardino. Checking local event calendars will help you find artisan markets and vendor stalls active during the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly holiday activities in San Bernardino include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending free community markets, and enjoying seasonal events at local parks and libraries that often host holiday crafts and performances.
Families with kids can enjoy walkable neighborhood light displays, holiday markets with crafts and treats, and seasonal events featuring visits with Santa and live entertainment, providing festive fun suitable for all ages.