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

   San Diego's largest free holiday festival in Balboa Park.

3. 3
   Winter Wonderland San Jose San Jose

   Downtown San Jose holiday hub with rides and a gift market.

4. 4
   Christmas in the Park Drive-Thru Light Show San José

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

5. 5
   San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker San Francisco

   Historic American Nutcracker performance

6. 6
   Breakfast with Santa Sausalito

   Breakfast with Santa at the Yacht Club

7. 7
   A Celtic Christmas Daleville

   Traditional Celtic Christmas music concert

8. 8
   Mums Club Christmas Wreath Making Easingwold

   Christmas wreath making for mothers

9. 9
   JOY The Urban Nutcracker 2026 Pittsburg

   Urban twist on The Nutcracker

10. 10
    HVCUE Holiday Fundraising Gala Iselin

    Fundraising gala for holiday cheer

11. 11
    Stunt Cat & Friends Save Christmas 2026 Dunmore

    Holiday wrestling event supporting a children's charity

12. 12
    Christmas Tree Lane Fresno

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

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    Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink Sacramento

    Historic downtown ice rink under city lights

14. 14
    The Long Beach Nutcracker Long Beach

    Nation's Best-Loved Nutcracker with live symphony orchestra

15. 15
    Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker Oakland

    Classic holiday ballet with live symphony and children's choir.