Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: Riverside County 2018

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA –The 2018 holidays are upon us, and to help you navigate through local festivities is Patch's awesome, annual event guide!

It's never too early to starting planning or make reservations, so peruse the list of upcoming activities that abound in your town, nearby and throughout the Riverside County region.

Save your seats, mark dates on your calendars, and Happy Holidays, from Patch!
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BANNING:

DEC. 1: Santa Shoppe & Breakfast With Santa. Sweetest idea ever as little ones, ages 4-10, shop and parents can't peek. Gifts start at $1. At breakfast, those 12 & younger eat free with paid adult.

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. 1-2, 8-9, 16: A Christmas Carol with CAST Players. "A hilarious take on the classic."

NOV. 28: Christmas Tree Festival Wassail Party 2018: St Stephen. Tickets still available for a Friday tea, too.

NOV. 30-DEC. 1: Winterfest At Grange & Snow Hill 2018: Beaumont-Cherry Valley. Enjoy sledding, hayrides & more.

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:

NOV. 30-DEC. 1: Winterfest At Grange & Snow Hill 2018: Beaumont-Cherry Valley. Enjoy sledding, hayrides & more.

DEC. 1-2, 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. 1: 'Winterfest' Tree Lighting, Parade & Santa. Sled runs, too!

DEC. 1: Free Pictures With Santa. Sponsored by Jason Devor, Real Estate Broker.

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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MENIFEE:

DEC. 3: Menorah Lighting 2018: Mayfield Park. Latkes, donuts, gelt & games!

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MURRIETA:

DEC. 1: Donuts with Santa 2018: Town Square Park. Space is limited & RSVPs required.

DEC. 2: Hanukkah Festival of Lights & Menorah Lighting. At Town Square Park and open to all.

DEC. 1: Festival of Trees, Holiday Parade, Lighting & Santa. Festive event with carriage rides & magic show.

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. 2: Breakfast with Santa 2018: Westfield Palm Desert. Always a favorite with the little ones.

DEC. 4: Chanukah Festival of Lights 2018: Westfield Palm Desert. With latkes, cocoa, crafts & songs.

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. 1: Annual Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. "One of the top 10 holiday parade events in the country."

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:

NOV. 29-30, 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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RANCHO MIRAGE:

DEC. 2: Chanukah Under The Stars & Menorah Lighting. Latkes, donuts, music & more.

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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!

NOV. 29, DEC. 1-2, 4-9: A Christmas Carol, The Musical. From Temecula Valley Players.

NOV. 30: Santa's Electric Light Parade. A community tradition in Old Town.

DEC. 1: Christmas On Ranch Holiday Bazaar 2018: Galway Downs. "Temecula’s greatest Santa will be there for photos all day!"

DEC. 1-2: Annual 'Christmas In The Air' Holiday Concert. A local favorite with the Southwest Women’s Chorus.

DEC. 2: Unity Menorah Lighting in honor of the 11 Pittsburgh Victims. At the Duck Pond.

DEC. 4: Holiday Taste of Old Town. Fun evening of food samples plus holiday merriment.

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!

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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 city's or organization's events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.

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TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS? ALSO SEE:

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

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

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--Images via Festival of Lights/Mission In Hotel and Spa, Shutterstock, Sean Gallup Getty Images and Tristan Fewings Getty Images.

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