Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & More 2019: Murrieta & Nearby

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season nears in the Inland Empire with such annual festivities as pop-up, ice-skating rinks, holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more.

Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration.

And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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BANNING:

NOV. 30: Stagecoach Days' Pancake Breakfast With Santa. Just $8 and fundraiser for Banning Stagecoach Days 2020.

• Banning Community Center, 789 N. San Gorgonio Ave., Banning, California 92220

DEC. 6 & 20: Night Market - Entertainment Food & Vendors. "Mingling music, culture, food, and retail."

• Banning Chamber of Commerce, 60 E. Ramsey St., Banning, California 92220

DEC. 7: Breakfast with Santa & Shoppe. Cutest event ever as little ones "shop" and parents can't peek.

• Banning Community Center, 789 N. San Gorgonio Ave., Banning, California 92220

DEC. 14: Santa & Christmas At The Ranch 2019: Gilman Ranch. Festivities include candle-making, caroling, entertainment & more.

• Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum. 1901 W Wilson St., Banning, CA.

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BEAUMONT:

DEC. 4: Annual Christmas Tree Festival 2019: St. Stephen's. Fundraiser for three community organizations.

• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 225 E 8th St., Beaumont, California 92223

DEC. 6-7: WinterFest & Snow Hill 2019: Cherry Valley Grange. Family fun includes Santa, Mrs. Claus & hayrides.

• Cherry Valley Grange Community Center, 10478 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, California 92223

DEC. 7-8, 13-15: 'Miracle on South Division Street' - Heartfelt & hilarious play begins in NY barbershop on Christmas Eve in 1942.

• Woman's Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont, CA 92223

DEC. 14: Holiday Craft Extravaganza. Find the perfect gift!

• Civic Center, 550 E. 6th St., Beaumont, California 92223

DEC. 14: Annual Holiday Light Parade. New route this year.

• Beaumont Avenue & 9th Street to Civic Center, Beaumont, CA

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CATHEDRAL CITY:

DEC. 7: Queen Palm International Film Festival Winter Screening Event. With filmmaker Q&As.

• Mary Pickford is D'Place, 36850 Pickfair St., Cathedral City, CA, 92234

DEC. 9: Scott Wilkie & Friends: JOY The Christmas Concert. "Back by popular demand, for the third year in a row!"

• Coachella Valley Repertory, 68510 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234

DEC. 14: North Pole Village, Santa & Tree Lighting. Full-day winter wonderland. And don't miss candy-cane drop!

• Downtown Cathedral City, CA

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CHERRY VALLEY:

NOV. 30- DEC. 22: Christmas at 123 Farm 2019: Highland Springs. With food, crafts, Stagecoach Express & Santa!

• 123 Farm and Highland Springs Ranch & Inn, 10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley, CA 92223

DEC. 6-7: WinterFest & Snow Hill 2019: Cherry Valley Grange. Family fun includes Santa, Mrs. Claus & hayrides.

• Cherry Valley Grange Community Center, 10478 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, California 92223

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CORONA:

DEC. 1: Holiday Tree-Lighting, Snow & Santa. Don't miss live performance of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

• Corona Historic Civic Center, 815 W. 6th St., Corona, California 92882

DEC. 6: Donuts with Santa 2019: Romp-o-Rama. Tickets on sale.

• Romp-o-Rama, 4300 Green River Road, Corona, CA 92880

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HEMET:

DEC. 8: 34th Annual Tinsel Triathlon & 5K. "An ideal end of the season endurance race."

• West Valley High School, 3401 Mustang Way, Hemet, CA, 92545

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INDIO:

DEC. 7-8: International Tamale Festival. A tasty, holiday tradition!

• 100 Civic Center Way, Indio, CA

DEC. 21: Dionne Warwick- Holiday Celebration 2019: Fantasy Springs. A holiday spectacular with string section.

• Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA 92203

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LAKE ELSINORE:

DEC. 7: Winterfest: Holiday Parade & Tree-Lighting. With sled runs, Santa visits & more!

• Downtown Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA

DEC. 14: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa 2019: Fire Station. Sip cocoa, decorate cookies & enjoy fun holiday craft.

• Fire Station, 41725 Rosetta Canyon Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

DEC. 21: 'Santa Dash' Free, Family 5K Run/Walk. Prize for most creative outfit!

• Levee of the Diamond Stadium 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA

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MENIFEE:

DEC. 7: Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade, Santa, Snow & Bazaar. With 50 tons of snow and the new parade.

• Mt. San Jancito College Campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee, California 92584

DEC. 14: Breakfast with Santa. Three sessions planned.

• Ceniceros Kay Multipurpose Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road, Menifee, California 92586

DEC. 23: Menorah Lighting 2019: Central Park. Don't miss the latkes, donuts, music & games!

• Central Park, Menifee, California

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MORENO VALLEY:

DEC. 7: Jolly Deer Juice & Paint. Part of "Saturday Funday" series of classes.

• Phearless Art Studio, 22455 Alessandro Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA, 92553

DEC. 15: Holiday Wreath Sip & Paint. Art supplies provided.

• Phearless Art Studio, 22455 Alessandro Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA, 92553

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MURRIETA:

DEC. 1, 8, 15 & 22: Christmas Events at Atmosphere Church. Candlelight service, movie & toy drive.

• 29920 Hunter Road, Murrieta, CA, 92563

DEC. 7: Donuts with Santa 2019: Town Square Park. Space is limited!

• Town Square Park, 1 Town Square, Murrieta, California 92562

DEC. 7: Festival Of Trees, Santa & Holiday Parade. With tree lighting, music & more for true festive atmosphere.

• Town Square Park, 1 Town Square, Murrieta, California 92562

DEC. 7: Family Flashback: How The Grinch Stole Christmas. "Jim Carrey stars in this live-action adaptation of the classic children's story by Dr. Seuss."

• Reading Cinemas Cal Oaks, California Oaks Road, Murrieta, California 92562

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PALM DESERT:

NOV. 23: 'A Miracle On El Paseo' Holiday Fest. Magical family fun with five-story Ferris wheel, entertainment featuring Stevie Nicks Illusion and lighting of 60-foot Christmas tree.

• The Shops on El Paseo, 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California 92260

NOV. 26 - DEC. 28: Holiday WildLights 2019: Living Desert Zoo. "A twinkling winter wonderland of more than a million lights."

• The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, California 92260

DEC. 3: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. "Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life."

• McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

DEC. 31: Mildly Wild New Year's Eve 2019: Living Desert Zoo. Throwback party to the 1920s.

• The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, California 92260

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PALM SPRINGS:

DEC. 3: ACT for MS Christmas Tree Lane Goes International. Fun holiday boutique & proceeds benefit local charity ACT for Multiple Sclerosis.

• Riviera Hotel, 1600 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

DEC. 7: Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. Grand marshal this year is Mary Hart.

• Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA

DEC. 14: Santa Fly-In & Winter Fun 2019: Air Museum. "Ho, Ho, Ho and away we go"

• Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, California 92262

DEC. 21: Santa Paws 5K for Guide Dogs of Desert. "Strollers and doggies are welcome!"

• Begins at Temple Isaiah, 332 W. Alejo, Palm Springs, CA

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PERRIS:

Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 5-8, 12-15: Train To Santa's Workshop. Magical train ride & visit with Santa. Tickets sell fast.

• Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. A St., Perris, California 92570

DEC. 14: Annual Holiday Boat Parade. With DJ & Santa Claus.

• Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, California 92571

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

NOV. 30-DEC. 1 & DEC. 7-8: The Nutcracker. With "The Nutty Nutcracker" on Dec. 6.

• Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

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RANCHO MIRAGE:

DEC. 6: Free 'Tuba Christmas' Concert 2019: The River. With holiday favorites.

• The River at Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California 92270

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REDLANDS:

DEC. 1: Holiday Open House 2019: Kimberly Crest House. "Savor appetizers and libations on the veranda, then tour the home decorated for Christmas."

• Kimberly Crest, 1325 Prospect Dr, Redlands, California 92373

DEC. 6-8: Friends of Smiley Library Holiday Book Sale. Santa will be there Saturday!

• 125 West Vine St., Redlands, CA, 92373

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RIVERSIDE:

NOV. 29: 'Switch-On' Festival Of Lights 2019: Mission Inn. Celebration kicks off five-week extravaganza of events.

• The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, California 92501

DEC. 13: The Nutty Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet. "Hilarious send up of everyone’s favorite holiday ballet."

• Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA, 92501

DEC. 14-15: The Nutcracker. Local tradition with the Inland Pacific Ballet.

• Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA, 92501

DEC. 15: Holiday Spectacular & Santa. With cookie decorating & carolers.

• Riverside Plaza, 163535 Riverside Plaza Drive, Riverside, CA 92506

DEC. 23: Chanukah Fest & Menorah Lighting 2019: Courthouse. With traditional food & music.

• Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501

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TEMECULA:

NOV. 22-JAN. 6: Holiday IceFEST & Outdoor Rink 2019: Galway Downs. An extravaganza with hayrides, entertainment, crafts, movie nights & more!

• Galway Downs, 38801 Los Corralitos Road, Temecula, CA 92592

NOV. 23-JAN. 12: Peltzer Winery Ice-Skating Rink. "Bigger and better than ever."

• Peltzer Winery, 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula, California 92591

NOV. 29 -30 & DEC. 3-5 & 7-8: 'A Christmas Carol, The Musical' - Enjoy the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in this musical production.

• Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA

DEC. 1: Tree Lighting. Fun includes cookie-decorating, cocoa, food specials & more.

• Lorimar Winery, 39990 Anza Road, Temecula, CA, 92591

DEC. 1 & 8: Southwest Women's Chorus 20th Annual Christmas in the Air Concert. "A local holiday favorite!"

• Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA, 92590

DEC. 2: Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2019: Duck Pond. With cocoa, Santa & music!

• Duck Pond, 28250 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA

DEC. 4: Winter Wonderland Celebration & Vendor Fair. Extravaganza with unique gifts, cupcake challenge, music and gingerbread-house contest.

• Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA, 92592

DEC. 4: Toys For Tots Drive Free Family Movie Night. Two movie choices - first-come, first- served,

• Temeku Cinemas, 26463 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA, 92591

DEC. 6: Santa's Electric Light Parade. "Twinkling floats, holiday music performed by school marching bands, and Santa himself!"

• Old Town Temecula, CA

DEC. 8: Candlelight Classics - Holidays 2019: The Merc. "Ring in the holidays with a Temecula tradition."

• The Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590

DEC. 10: Holiday Taste of Old Town. "This event has become a holiday tradition."

• Old Town Temecula, CA

DEC. 13: Barrel Tree Lighting & Holiday Fest 2019: Callaway. Santa will be part of festivities.

• Callaway Vineyard & Winery, 32720 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, California 92591

DEC. 13-15 & 20-23: The Nutcracker Ballet. Perfect event for the family!

• Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA

DEC. 14: Holiday Toy Drive. "Bring an unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more and receive a tattoo off the flash sheet for $20."

• Old Rose Tattoo, 29073 Overland Drive, Temecula, CA, 92591

DEC. 14: Family Faire. Snow, movie, food & holiday festivities.

• Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA, 92592

Through DEC. 16: Christmas Tree Lane For Habitat for Humanity. Raffle tickets on sale.

• Promenade Mall, Temecula, California 92563

DEC. 20: Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert. "Capture the whimsy of the holidays and delight your ears, heart and soul! "

• Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula, CA, 92591

DEC. 21: Winter Solstice & Santa. Bundle up!

• Sam Hicks Monument Park, 41970 Moreno Rd, Temecula, California 92590

DEC. 22: Hanukkah Celebration. With candle-lighting, latkes, donuts, kids' activities & more!

• Lorimar Winery, 39990 Anza Road, Temecula, CA, 92591

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Grape Drop. With live music, fun zone & two countdowns.

• Civic Center, 41000 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590

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WILDOMAR:

DEC. 14: Breakfast with Santa 2019: Fire Station. Call to book your seats.

• Fire Station 61, 32627 Gruwell St., Wildomar, CA

DEC. 18: Howliday Open House. Celebrate the season with dogs & cats.

• Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA, 92595

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If we missed your city's or organization's holiday event, please email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com.

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