The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Temecula, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Friday, November 27 · 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Santa arrives at the city's Pennypickle's Workshop the day after Thanksgiving, then has weekend visiting hours through December 20.
Pennypickle's Workshop, Old Town Temecula
City of Temecula - Holiday Fun →Monday, November 30 · 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The City of Temecula's tree lighting at the Duck Pond, with music, treats and a visit from Santa.
Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial, 28250 Ynez Road
City of Temecula - Christmas Tree Lighting →Thursday, December 3 · 5:00-8:30 p.m.
An annual ticketed winter tasting stroll through Old Town shops, restaurants and tasting rooms, run by the Old Town Temecula Association; $45 per person.
Old Town Temecula
Old Town Temecula Association - Events →Friday, December 4 · 7:00 p.m.
The city's annual nighttime parade of lit, decorated entries, which travels south into Old Town Temecula; bring blankets and chairs.
Starts at Jefferson Ave & Del Rio Rd, travels south into Old Town Temecula
City of Temecula - Santa's Electric Light Parade →Saturday, December 12 · 1:00-4:00 p.m.
A free family afternoon with Santa and carolers under the Christmas tree at the Civic Center in Old Town.
Temecula Civic Center, Old Town
Old Town Temecula Association - Events →Thursday, December 31 · 5:30-9:30 p.m. (drone show and grape drop at 9:00 p.m.)
The city's early New Year's Eve celebration at the Civic Center Quad, ending with a drone show and an animated grape drop at 9 p.m.
Civic Center Quad, Old Town Temecula
City of Temecula - Holiday Fun →24 holiday events for 2026 on Temecula’s local calendars. Updated every day.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Temecula calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Temecula from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.