Community Calendar
Inland Empire Community Events
Farmers markets, festivals, holiday parades and seasonal happenings across the Inland Empire. Every listing below is checked against the official city, county or venue calendar, with a direct link so you can confirm details before you go.
San Bernardino County
Yucaipa
Community guide-
Thursdays, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (year-round)
Countyline Farmers Market
Yucaipa Community Park, 34900 Oak Glen Rd
A weekly evening market with local farmers, food vendors and handmade goods.
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Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
Winterfest
Yucaipa (city calendar)
The city holiday kickoff with a tree lighting, music and family activities.
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Dec 4 to 6, 2026, multiple shows
Yucaipa Nutcracker
Yucaipa, evening and matinee shows
Seasonal performances of the Nutcracker presented through the city community services.
Official details
Redlands
Community guide-
Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting
Ed Hales Park, 5th & East State Streets
A free community tree lighting with live music, hot cocoa, crafts and holiday shopping nearby.
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Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 6 p.m.
Redlands Christmas Parade
State Street, Historic Downtown Redlands
The Kiwanis Club's lighted evening parade down State Street, the city's signature holiday tradition.
Official details
Highland
Community guide-
Wednesdays, 2 to 7 p.m. (year-round)
Highland Farmers Market
7863 Central Ave (San Bernardino County Highland Branch Library)
A weekly market with local farmers, artisans and food vendors in partnership with the county library.
Official details
Fontana
Community guide-
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 8 to 9 a.m.
Veterans Turkey Trot
Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Blvd
A free community trot to honor veterans and get moving on a November morning.
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 6 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Miller Park Amphitheater, 17004 Arrow Blvd
The city tree lighting ceremony with holiday music and seasonal cheer.
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Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Fontana Festival of Winter
Jessie Turner Center area
A day of winter activities near the Jessie Turner Center.
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Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m.
Fontana Christmas Parade
Arrow Blvd & Sierra Ave
The city Christmas parade along the main boulevard.
Official details
Rancho Cucamonga
Community guide-
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, noon to 2 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
City of Rancho Cucamonga special event
A midday holiday breakfast with seasonal activities.
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Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Snow Much Fun Day
Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Ave
Real snow play and sledding, with crafts, vendor treats and Santa photos.
Official details
Upland
Community guide-
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (year-round)
Upland Farmers Market & Street Fair
217 E. A St, Historic Downtown Upland
A weekly downtown market and street fair with produce, crafts and local vendors.
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m.
Tree Lighting Celebration
Historic Downtown Upland
The community tree lighting with Santa's Workshop activities for kids.
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Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (parade at 10 a.m.)
Hometown Holiday Parade, 49th Annual
Historic Downtown Upland
The annual holiday parade with food vendors, a holiday boutique and Santa.
Official details
Riverside County
Beaumont
Community guide-
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 2 to 8 p.m.; parade at 5 p.m.
Blizzard Bash Holiday Market & Holiday Light Parade
Beaumont Ave between 6th & 8th Sts; parade to the Civic Center
The city holiday market on Beaumont Avenue with the Holiday Light Parade and a 2026 Santa Dash.
Official details
Calimesa
Community guide-
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day Ceremony
Calimesa
A Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Yucaipa Calimesa Veterans Committee.
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Last Wednesday of each month, 4 to 9 p.m.
Calimesa Farmers Market
Calimesa (Chamber-run)
An evening market with local vendors, fresh goods and handmade items.
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December 2026, evening start at 5 p.m.
"Get Your Lights On" Christmas Parade
Calimesa Blvd between Avenue K and Myrtlewood Dr
Christmas in Calimesa: the Chamber's annual lighted holiday parade down Calimesa Boulevard.
Official details
Banning
Community guide-
Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m.
Banning Farmers Market
San Gorgonio Ave, downtown Banning
A weekly evening market with local farmers, food and community vendors.
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December 2026 (annual city event)
Cowboy Christmas Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Downtown Banning
The city holiday parade and tree lighting with Santa, food and craft vendors, and snow play.
Official details
Cherry Valley
Community guide-
First and third Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cherry Valley Farmers Market
10223 Beaumont Ave, Cherry Valley
A community-run market with farm-fresh foods and handmade gifts.
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Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 on select dates
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm
10600 Highland Springs Ave, Cherry Valley
More than a million lights across the lavender fields and olive groves, with a Christmas village, marketplace and Santa's Workshop. Advance tickets required.
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Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 5 p.m. (repeat dates)
Movies at the Museum
Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens, 9401 Oak Glen Rd
An outdoor film evening at the newly reopened Edward-Dean Museum.
Official details
Moreno Valley
Community guide-
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Fun Color Run
Moreno Valley
A family color run in the city fall event lineup.
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Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday Snow Day
Civic Center Amphitheater, 14075 Frederick St
Real snow at the Civic Center with winter activities for the whole family.
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Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 5:45 p.m.
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Moreno Valley City Hall
The city tree lighting with entertainment, Santa photos, cocoa and cookies.
Official details
Hemet
Community guide-
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 5 p.m.
Hemet Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park
Florida Ave (Gilbert St to Santa Fe St)
The city annual Christmas parade, followed by Christmas in the Park at Weston Park.
Official details
San Jacinto
Community guide-
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Candy Cane Lane on Main, 4th Annual
Main Street, San Jacinto
The city holiday street event with lights, music and seasonal fun.
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Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
San Jacinto Valley Certified Farmers Market
The Farmers' Corner, 2575 S. San Jacinto Ave
A certified farmers market serving the San Jacinto Valley.
Official details
Menifee
Community guide-
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon
Veterans Day Celebration
Central Park, Menifee
The city ceremony honoring veterans in Central Park.
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Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon
Trot for a Cause
Central Park, Menifee
A community walk and run supporting a local cause.
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Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar
Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee Campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd
Tree lighting countdown, Santa photos, a snow zone and holiday bazaar vendors.
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Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sun City Certified Weekly Farmers Market
Menifee United Church of Christ, McCall & Sun City Blvd
A certified farmers market on the Sun City side of Menifee.
Official details
Temecula
Community guide-
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Old Town Temecula Certified Farmers Market
6th & Front St, Old Town Temecula
A weekly certified farmers market in the heart of Old Town.
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Monday, Nov 30, 2026
Christmas Tree Lighting
Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial
The city holiday tree lighting at the Duck Pond.
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Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 7 p.m.
Santa's Electric Light Parade
Old Town Temecula
The city lighted holiday parade through Old Town.
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Nov 5 to Dec 16, 2026
Christmas Tree Lane at The Promenade
The Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Rd
A display of decorated trees supporting Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.
Official details
Corona
Community guide-
Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, 4 p.m.
Holiday Lighting Event
Historic Civic Center, 815 W. 6th St
The city holiday lighting with live entertainment, family activities and a Santa visit.
Official details
Perris
Community guide-
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Perris Valley Farmers Market
11 South D St, Perris
A weekly certified market in downtown Perris.
Official details -
Select dates, Nov and Dec 2026
The Polar Express Train Ride
Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. A St
The holiday train experience at the museum. Exact dates and tickets on the museum's event page.
Official details
Jurupa Valley
Community guide-
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
Tree Lighting Celebration
City Hall, 8930 Limonite Ave
The 'City Lights Up the Holidays' kickoff with Santa, cookie decorating, kids' activities and holiday entertainment.
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Evenings, 5 to 8 p.m.
JARPD Market Night
5257 Wineville Ave
An evening community market run by the Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District. Check the city calendar for the next date.
Official details
Norco
Community guide-
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026; festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Parade of Lights at 5 p.m.
Christmas Festival & Parade of Lights
Ingalls Event Center, 3737 Crestview Dr
Horsetown USA's holiday festival with Breakfast with Santa, a gingerbread build and the free Parade of Lights on Sixth Street.
Official details -
Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m.
Norco Rural Farmers & Artisans Market
E.A.T. Cultural Center, 3954 Old Hamner Rd
A weekly rural market with local farmers and artisans.
Official details
Every event links back to an official source
City calendars, parks and recreation departments, chambers of commerce, and venue sites set the times, dates and any admission details. Events change and get rescheduled, so use the link on each card to confirm before you head out. If a listing has passed or its details can no longer be verified, it is removed from this page rather than left stale.
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