2026 holiday guide
Choose a mountain evening, a town-square countdown or a morning of marching bands. These five Inland Empire and nearby outings have officially announced 2026 dates.
Big Bear Lake
Friday, November 27, 2026, 4:30–7 PM. Exact tree switch-on time is not stated.
Christmas Tree Corner, Village Drive and Pine Knot Avenue, Big Bear Lake, CA
Admission details are not stated in the current official announcement.
Temecula
Monday, November 30, 2026, 7–8:30 PM.
Temecula Duck Pond, Temecula, CA
Admission and booking requirements are not stated on the city announcement.
Claremont
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5–8 PM; tree lighting at the Depot at 6 PM.
Claremont Village and Depot, Claremont, CA
Free admission.
Chino
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 AM–2 PM; parade starts at 9 AM from Yorba Avenue toward the Civic Center.
Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA
Free holiday fair and carnival; food and retail purchases cost extra.
Fontana
Saturday, December 12, 2026: pre-show ceremony 9:30 AM; parade begins 10 AM. Parade end time is not announced.
Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, CA
Spectator admission and booking requirements are not stated by the organizer; parade-entry fees are separate.
Claremont is a nearby Los Angeles County option. These are selected events, not a complete regional holiday calendar. Participant entry forms and sponsorship fees are separate from spectator admission.