Seasonal & Holidays

Temecula Jolly Holiday Events For The Whole Family: 2024

From Santa's arrival to the Christmas Parade, the City of Temecula is loaded with holiday activities for all this season.

Old Town Temecula will be aglow with activities from November through January 2025.
Old Town Temecula will be aglow with activities from November through January 2025. (Photo Credit: Shawna Sarnowski for City of Temecula)

TEMECULA, CA ? There?s no place like Temecula for the holidays!

The City of Temecula?s Community Services Department has a full schedule of free events and offerings to spread holiday cheer to all.

1. Santa?s Arrival | FRI, NOV 29, 2024 | 6 - 9 p.m.

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Make your way to Santa?s cozy cottage located at Pennypickle's Workshop (42081 Main Street) as we welcome Mr. Claus to Old Town for the holiday season. Santa will be here Saturdays from 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. (NOV 30
through DEC 22, 2024). For more information, please visit www.TemeculaCA.gov/Holidays

2. Holiday Sunset Market | SAT, NOV 30, 2024 | 2 - 6 p.m.
Need to find a gift for the holidays or just want to explore a gourmet food court? Join us at the Holiday Sunset Market, hosted by the organizers of the Temecula Sunset Market. The Market will feature a collection of handcrafted and artisan vendors selling holiday-themed items, as well as delicious food and drinks. For more information, visit www.TemeculaSunsetMarket.com

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3. Christmas Tree Lighting | MON, DEC 2, 2024 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Are you ready to rock around the Christmas tree? Be sure to join us for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 7 p.m. at the Temecula Duck Pond (28250 Ynez Road) as we celebrate the magic of the season with festive music, tasty treats, and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, please visit www.TemeculaCA.gov/Holidays

Photo: by EAV Media: Emmanuel Aguilera-Vega for the City of Temecula

4. Santa?s Electric Light Parade | FRI, DEC 6, 2024 | 7 p.m. Parade Start

We are making spirits bright at the annual Santa?s Electric Light Parade! The parade begins at 7 p.m. sharp, at the intersection of Jefferson Ave & Del Rio Road. Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs as you watch the entries travel south along the parade route into Old Town Temecula. For more information, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/SantaParade.

5. Temecula on Ice | Grand Opening FRI, DEC 13, 2024 | 5 p.m.
Have an am-ICE-ing time skating in Old Town Temecula with a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, Bobby skating aids, and its own radio station playing the best ice-skating music! Join us for the official Grand Opening in Town Square Park (41000 Main Street).

The rink is open daily from Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 ? to Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. ? 9:30 pm and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. ? 11 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TemeculaOnIce.

6. New Year?s Eve Grape Drop, Drone Show | TUE, DEC 31, 2024 | 6 to 10 p.m.
Ring in the new year Temecula-style! Celebrate 2025 with an East Coast
countdown at 9 p.m., featuring Temecula?s first-ever drone show! The event will also include live music, food vendors, and kids activities. You won?t want to miss this fun night of excitement for the entire family!

For more information, visit www.TemeculaCA.gov/Holidays.

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