KidsOutAndAbout is America's online guide to everything for kids, teens, and families! The activities we've listed here are confirmed for this year, but many require reserving ahead of time, so click through to make arrangements. Enjoy the holidays!
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Santa Sightings
| Multiple dates starting Nov 1, 2024 |
The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center - Holiday Pet Pictures - with Santa & the Grinch |
| Nov 8, 2024 |
Santa's Arrival |
| November 9, 2024 |
Santa's Arrival and Holiday Tree Lighting |
| Nov 14, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 |
Santa's Village | SkyPark at Santa's Village |
| Nov 20 - Dec 31, 2024 |
The Polar Express - Southern California Railway Museum |
| Multiple dates starting Nov 28, 2024 |
Breakfast hosted by Mrs. Claus |
| Mulyiple dates starting Nov 29 - Dec 22, 2024 |
Santa Arrives at Pennypickle's Workshop |
| Dec 5, 2024 |
Santa Visits | Ladera Ranch (laderalife.com) |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
Breakfast with Santa | City of Rancho Cucamonga |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
Santa's Workshop |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Breakfast with Santa & Christmas Festival |
| Dec 14 & 21, 2024 |
Santa Claws at Big Bear Zoo | Big Bear Lake, CA |
| Dec 15, 2024 |
Maggiano's Woodland Hills Breakfast with Santa |
Old-Time Christmas
Light Displays
| Each date varies by county |
California Christmas Lights & Displays |
| Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025 |
Festival of Lights - Mission Inn Hotel & Spa |
| Nov 24, 2024 |
Holiday Tree Lighting at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel |
| Multiple dates starting Nov 26, 2024 |
WildLights | The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens |
| Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025 |
Christmas in The Village | Big Bear Vacations |
| Nov 30, 2024 |
Renaissance Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration |
| Multiple dates starting Dec 1, 2024 |
Chistmas Hayride Christmas Lights |
| Dec 1, 2024 |
Annual Tree Lighting at the South Coast Winery |
| Dec 2, 2024 |
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Temecula Duck Pond |
| Dec 3, 2024 |
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Town of Apple Valley |
| Dec 5, 2024 |
All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony |
| Dec 5, 2024 |
Holiday Events Tree Lighting| Fontana, CA |
| Multiple dates starting Dec 12, 2024 |
Luminaria Nights at the California Botanic Garden |
Holiday Festivals and Parades
| Nov 7 - Dec 23, 2024 |
Christmas Nights at 123 Farms |
| Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025 |
Christmas Fantasy Parade | Disneyland Resort |
| Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025 |
Disney Festival of Holidays | Disneyland Resort |
| Nov 22, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 |
Christmas Events & Activities | Orange County, CA | Knott's Merry Farm |
| Nove 29, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025 |
Christmas in The Village | Big Bear Vacations |
| Nov 30, 2024 |
Yucaipa Winterfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony |
| Dec 1, 2024 |
International Winter Holiday at Bowers Museum |
| Dec 6, 2024 |
Santa's Electric Light Parade - Temecula CA |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
Winter Fest | Ladera Ranch (laderalife.com) |
| Dec 9 - 12, 2024 |
HoHo Parade |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Home - Starlight Parade |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Chino Youth Christmas Parade & Fair | Chino, CA |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Blizzard Bash & Holiday Light Parade | Beaumont, CA |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Fontana Christmas Parade and Festival |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Christmas Festival & Parade of Lights | City of Norco, CA |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
"Hometown Holiday" in the City of Laguna Niguel |
| Dec 15, 2024 |
Santa Paws Parade at Somerset Vineyard |
| Dec 18 - 22, 2024 |
2024 Christmas Boat Parade |
Holiday Theatre
| Nov 22 - 24, 2024 |
THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre | Old Town Temecula Community Theater |
| Mulitple dates starting Nov 29, 2024 |
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2024 | Old Town Temecula Community Theater |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
The Nutcracker for Kids! at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
| Multiple dates starting Dec 7, 2024 |
How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
| Dec 12 - Dec 22, 2024 |
American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker |
| Dec 13 - 15, 2024 |
The Nutcracker Ballet 2024 at Big Bear Performing Arts Center |
| Multiple dates starting Dec 13, 2024 |
MARK ERICKSON'S NUTCRACKER BALLET (A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION) at Old Town Temecula Community Theater |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Fiesta Navidad at Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
| Dec 19 - 21, 2024 |
Ghost Story of Christmas in Big Bear |
| Dec 21 - 22, 2024 |
Nutcracker Performances – BRAVA |
| Dec 22, 2024 |
Christmas Invitation [Immersive Theatrical Experience] |
Holiday Concerts
| Nov 15, 2024 |
STONE SOUL (MOTOWN TRIBUTE) |
| Nov 16, 2024 |
An Old Fashioned Christmas Featuring Sherry Williams and Friends at OTTCT |
| Nov 23 & 24, 2024 |
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR IN THE MERC | Old Town Temecula Community Theater |
| Multiple dates starting Dec 6, 2024 |
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT FRANGIPANI ESTATE WINERY |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
Holiday Piano Show |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
A CBU Christmas: The Spirit, Songs and Story of the Season |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Holiday Big Band Concert |
| Dec 15, 2024 |
Holiday Christmas Concert at St. James |
| Dec 19, 2024 |
Christmas Together with The Katinas: Menifee, CA |
| Dec 20, 2024 |
Christmas at The Grove 6:00 pm Show |
Christmas Tree Experience
Ice Skating
Hanukkah
Shopping & Craft Fairs
New Year's Eve
Miscellaneous
| Nov 9, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 |
Christmas Around the World - Conejo Valley |
| Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025 |
Believe In Holiday Magic Fireworks|Disneyland Resort |
| Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025 |
Viva Navidad Entertainment | Disneyland Resort |
| Multiple dates starting Nov 18, 2024 |
Letters to Santa in the City of Laguna Niguel |
| Multiple dates starting Nov 18, 2024 |
Santa's Workshop South a Christmas Immersive Experience |
| Nov 29 - Dec 29, 2024 |
Holiday Road - Conejo Valley |
| Dec 2 - 13, 2024 |
Letters to Santa | Ladera Ranch (laderalife.com) |
| Dec 3, 2024 |
Holiday Taste of Old Town |
| Dec 5 - 17, 2024 |
Holiday Decorating Contests | Ladera Ranch (laderalife.com) |
| Dec 6, 2024 |
IncredABLES Friday Night FunClub - Holly Jolly Dance |
| Dec 12, 2024 |
International Winter Holiday at Bowers Museum |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
Riverside SantaCon 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2024 |
A Snowy Hula Day - City of Rancho Cucamonga |
| Dec 15, 2024 |
Santa Ana - Family Rave - HOUSE for the Holidays |
| Dec 16, 2024 |
Ugly Sweater Holiday Run |
| Dec 21, 2024 |
Kids Only Club Pennypickle's Polar Express |
| Dec 24, 2024 |
Kids Only Club Pennypickle's Christmas Eve Party |
