Holiday Event Guide: Temecula & Nearby 2018

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – Ho-ho-ho! Holiday time is here! Make the most of it, and enjoy community events that abound throughout the Inland Empire.

Peruse our annual event guide -- a round-up of the region's top festivities.

And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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BANNING:

DEC. 8: Old-Tyme Christmas At Gilman Ranch. Old-fashioned fun with caroling, candle-making and other fun & crafts.

DEC. 9: Pass Chorale 'Celebration of Christmas' Concert. Features "The Bells of Christmas" by Cherry Valley composer and performer Phillip Marcizewski.
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BEAUMONT:

DEC. 8-9, 16: A Christmas Carol with CAST Players. "A hilarious take on the classic."

DEC. 8: Annual Christmas Light Parade. Craft extravaganza & parade of festive spirit!

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CATHEDRAL CITY:

DEC. 8: North Pole Village Snow-Fest & Tree Lighting. Outdoor market, holiday crafts, choirs & Santa!

DEC. 8: Annual Chanukah Bowl 2018: Palm Springs Lanes. With bowling-pin menorah lighting.
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CHERRY VALLEY:

DEC. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23: Christmas On The Farm 2018: Highland Springs Ranch. Festivities include tea, s'mores and workshops.

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CORONA:

DEC. 8: Donuts With Santa. One ticket for the whole family, plus photos with Santa.
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INDIO:

DEC. 21: Brian Setzer's 'Christmas Rocks! Tour': Fantasy Springs. "Setzer's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings will be matched with his 19-piece orchestra's rockin' big-band horn arrangements."
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LAKE ELSINORE:

DEC. 15: Cookies & Cocoa With Santa. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 22: 'Santa Dash' 5K Run/Walk . Bring the whole family! Event is free.

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MURRIETA:

DEC. 7-8, 14-15: Living Nativity. "A free event the whole family will enjoy."

DEC. 11: Santa Visits & 'All Aboard Polar Express' Movie. Event is free!
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PALM DESERT:

Through DEC. 24: 'WildLights At Living Desert'. A sparkling winter wonderland & festive, annual tradition.

DEC. 7: 'Colors of Christmas'. Starring Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jon Secada and Deniece Williams.

DEC. 8: Christmas Walk at Shops on El Paseo. Carolers, food trucks & Instagram-worthy, giant snow globe!

DEC. 15: Brunch With Santa 2018: Living Desert Zoo. Join & go!

DEC. 16: Merri-Achi Christmas 2018: McCallum Theatre. With premier ensemble, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernàndez.

DEC. 17: Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker . "Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life."

DEC. 21-22: Holiday Home Tour - Animal Sanctuary Benefit. See beautifully decorated Chateau Francesca.

DEC. 31: Mildly Wild New Year's Eve 2018: Living Desert Zoo. Gourmet dinner, dancing & champagne toast. 18 & up.
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PALM SPRINGS:

DEC. 8-9: Santa Fly-In & Winter Fun Land 2018: Air Museum. Direct from the North pole: Santa & snow!

DEC. 22: Guide Dog's Santa Paws 5K Run - 6th Anniversary. "A dog-loving fun run/walk benefitting Guide Dogs of the Desert."
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PERRIS:

DEC. 7-9, 13-16: Train To Santa's Workshop 2018: Orange Empire Railway. Elves lead the way with fun & games.

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REDLANDS:

DEC. 7-9: Friends of AK Smiley Library Holiday Sale & Santa Visit. "Each child will receive a book from Santa on Sunday."

DEC. 8: Christmas Tea 2018: Kimberly Crest House & Gardens. "A buffet filled with savories and sweets, tea and even a hot chocolate bar await you!"
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RIVERSIDE:

Through JAN. 6: Holiday Festival of Lights 2018: Mission Inn. Don't miss the "North Pole" walkway and life-size gingerbread house.

Through DEC. 23: Sunday Champagne Brunch With Santa 2018: Mission Inn. Very elegant & festive!

DEC. 1 & 15: Breakfast With Santa 2018: Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Includes performance by Inland Pacific Ballet's The Nutcracker.

DEC. 3: Chanukah Fest & Menorah Lighting 2018: Courthouse. Food, music & fun, and free to the public.

DEC. 14: The Nutty Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet. A favorite with one performance only!

DEC. 15-16: The Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet. "Meet the cast after the performance for photos and autographs."
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TEMECULA:

Through JAN. 6: Holiday Ice Rink 2018-19: Peltzer Winery. A first for the winery!

DEC. 1-2, 4-9: A Christmas Carol, The Musical. From Temecula Valley Players.

DEC. 8: Conservatory of Music Christmas Concert. "A magical and musical night with our three amazing youth orchestras."

DEC. 9: 'Candlelight Classics' Holiday Concert: The Merc. "Ring in the holidays with a Temecula tradition."

DEC. 9: Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting 2018: Lorimar Winery. Latkes, too!

DEC. 10: 'Gift In A Jar: Holiday Cookie Mix' Workshop. Great gift idea!

DEC. 14: Annual Barrel Tree Lighting Celebration. Santa, carolers & more at Callaway Winery.

DEC. 14-16, 20-23: Ballet Studio's The Nutcracker Ballet. A "unique version of the most-performed ballet in the world."

Through DEC. 16: Christmas Tree Lane - Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. Find a tree while helping those in need.

DEC. 22: Winter Solstice Event 2018: Old Town Temecula. A new event for the city!

DEC. 25: Community Christmas Dinner. All are welcome!
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WILDOMAR:

DEC. 16: Angel Tree Christmas Party 2018: Outreach Ministry. Volunteers, donations & sponsors welcome.

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If we missed your organization's or city's event, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: SF Bay Area 2018

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: San Diego County 2018

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