Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades and Ice Rinks: Riverside Co. 2017

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – The holidays are nearing! Make the most of the season, and take part in such delightful, hometown festivities as holiday parades, "Nutcracker" ballets, "Christmas Carol" productions, choirs and musical performances, tree and menorah lightings, and those charming Santa breakfasts and teas.

Some events require advance reservations and sell out quickly, so get booking!

Happy holidays, from Patch!

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BEAUMONT:

Through DEC. 17: Christmas Lights & Holiday Sights

CATHEDRAL CITY:

DEC. 16: Annual Chanukah Bowl

CHERRY VALLEY:

DEC. 16-17: Christmas on Farm -Teas & Workshops: Highland Ranch

LAKE ELSINORE:

DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa & Firefighters

DEC. 23: Santa Dash: Free for Whole Family

MURRIETA:

DEC. 15-16: Living Nativity presented by Sunrise Christian Fellowship

PALM DESERT:

Through DEC. 24: Annual WildLights for Holidays: Living Desert Zoo

DEC. 16: Breakfast & Visit with Santa: Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

DEC. 19: Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2017: McCallum Theatre

DEC. 31: Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance: Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

PALM SPRINGS:

DEC. 17: Hanukka Party - Hard Rock Hotel

RANCHO MIRAGE:

DEC. 13-19: Meet Hanukkah Harry at Tolerance Education Center

DEC. 17: Chanukah Under the Stars: The River

Through JAN. 15: Renova Energy Ice Skating Rink: The River

RIVERSIDE:

Through DEC.: Festival of Lights: Mission Inn Hotel

DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa & Nutcracker: Mission Inn Hotel

DEC. 16-17: 'Nutcracker' with Riverside Ballet Arts

DEC. 18: Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting 2017: Courthouse

DEC. 19-23: SoCal Etsy Guild Market: Galleria at Tyler

DEC. 22-23: 'The Nutcracker' Inland Pacific Ballet

TEMECULA:

Through JAN. 7: 'Holidays on Ice' Outdoor Skating: Galway Downs

DEC. 16: Paint Your Own Ornament: Christmas On Ranch

DEC. 17: Candlelight Classics - Holiday Music: The Merc

DEC. 11: Gingerbread-House Fun for Grades 7-12

DEC. 14: Hanukkah Fest -Menorah, Latkes, Donuts: Lorimar Winery

DEC. 14-17: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Pechanga Resort

DEC. 14- JAN. 8: Temecula on Ice: Outdoor Ice Skating

DEC. 15-24: NUTCRACKER BALLET 2017 with Ballet Studio: Old Town

DEC. 16-17: The Nutcracker: Academy of Ballet Arts

DEC. 17: Community Menorah Lighting 2017: Duck Pond

DEC. 17: Brunch with Santa: Christmas on the Ranch, Galway Downs

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Grape Drop 2017: Civic Center

WILDOMAR:

DEC. 16: Breakfast & Photos with Santa at Fire Station

DEC. 17: 17th Annual Angel Tree Christmas Party

YUCAIPA:

DEC. 16-17: Yucaipa Little Theatre's 'Miracle on 34th Street'

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ALSO FROM THE PATCH HOLIDAY FILES:

• Holiday Bazaars, Boutiques & Craft Shows 2017: Riverside County

• Thanksgiving 'Turkey Trots' In Riverside County 2017

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