California Christmas 2026

Top Events Across California

Find the best Christmas events across California this year!

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   Las Posadas on Olvera Street Los Angeles

   Traditional reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

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   Balboa Park December Nights San Diego

   The City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival.

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   Winter Wonderland San Jose San Jose

   Downtown carnival featuring a 60-foot Ferris wheel, rides, and food trucks.

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   Christmas in the Park Drive-Thru Light Show San José

   San José's beloved holiday tradition drive-thru light show

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   San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker San Francisco

   Helgi Tomasson's classic San Francisco holiday production set to Tchaikovsky's score.

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   Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Sausalito

   Waterfront holiday boat parade followed by an evening fireworks display.

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   JOY The Urban Nutcracker 2026 Pittsburg

   A live urban dance mashup reimagining the classic holiday tale.

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   Christmas Tree Lane Fresno

   Two-mile stretch of homes and trees decorated with millions of lights.

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   Theatre of Lights Sacramento

   Live rooftop dramatization of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on K Street

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    The Long Beach Nutcracker Long Beach

    Features a full symphony orchestra, flying sleigh, live horse, and pyrotechnics.

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    Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker Oakland

    Features live accompaniment by the Oakland Symphony and children's choir.

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    Bay Street Tree Lighting Emeryville

    Holiday tree lighting with youth choir performances and an appearance by Santa.

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    Bakersfield Christmas Town Bakersfield

    Mile-long drive-thru winter wonderland with interactive light shows.

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    A Christmas Fantasy Parade Anaheim

    Disney Characters join Santa Claus for a musical parade down Main Street.

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    Plaza Navideña Santa Ana

    Holiday tree lighting and festivities in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.