The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Rancho Cucamonga, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Friday, November 6
Santa is in Chaffey Town Square for photos daily through Christmas Eve, with reservations available online.
Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, 12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
Victoria Gardens →Friday, November 6 · Mon-Sat 6:30 & 7:30 PM; Sun 5:30 & 6:30 PM
Victoria Gardens runs short holiday light shows in Chaffey Town Square twice nightly from early November through Christmas Eve.
Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens, 12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
Victoria Gardens →Saturday, December 5 · 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
A city-run holiday breakfast with crafts, letters to Santa and photos with Santa; tickets are $25 for ages 3 and up.
Central Park, 11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga
City of Rancho Cucamonga →Saturday, December 5 · 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Inland Pacific Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the city's Lewis Family Playhouse over the first weekend of December.
Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga
Lewis Family Playhouse →Saturday, December 12 · 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The city brings real snow to Red Hill Community Park for sledding, plus holiday crafts, vendor treats and photos with Santa.
Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
City of Rancho Cucamonga →4 holiday events for 2026 on Rancho Cucamonga’s local calendars. Updated every day.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Rancho Cucamonga calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Rancho Cucamonga from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.
