Temecula Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Temecula and surrounding areas
Temecula embraces the holiday season with Christmas Tree Lane and Temecula Chilled: A Season to Live Glass Full bringing Holiday lights and festive events to Old Town and surrounding vineyards. The lineup includes seasonal performances like STONESOUL~A MOTOWN HOLIDAY SHOW and family-friendly parades. From tasting rooms to historic Main Street, visitors will find markets, lights displays, and plenty of things to do that celebrate the region's unique holiday spirit.
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Christmas Lights
26 eventsLEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
Christmas Markets
19 eventsOver 180 local artists showcasing handcrafted art
Christmas Shows
6 eventsMotown holiday show with live music
Christmas Parties
5 eventsMulti-venue New Year's Eve bar crawl
Other Christmas Activities
44 eventsMagical train ride to meet Santa.
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Holidays at LEGOLAND California
(Carlsbad)
LEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
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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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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
(Perris)
Magical train ride to meet Santa.
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Happy Harbor Days
(Dana Point)
Dazzling holiday light displays illuminating the harbor
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STONESOUL~A MOTOWN HOLIDAY SHOW!
Motown holiday show with live music
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Temecula Chilled: A Season to Live Glass Full
Multi-neighborhood holiday celebration with unique traditions.
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Escondido
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The Santa’s Electric Light Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting at the Duck Pond, and the Old Town Holiday Market are among the largest and most popular events each year.
Temecula’s Grape Drop on New Year’s Eve and the annual tree lighting at the Duck Pond are local traditions that bring the community together for festive celebrations.
Old Town, the Duck Pond area, and select residential streets are known for their festive holiday lights and creative displays.
Old Town and the Civic Center host the main holiday markets, where you can meet local artisans and shop for handmade gifts and treats.
Free activities include viewing Christmas lights, attending the tree lighting, and exploring holiday markets. Many events and displays are open to the public at no cost.
Families enjoy the Santa’s Electric Light Parade, visits with Santa in Old Town, and the festive atmosphere at the Duck Pond and holiday markets.