Celebrate the best of the holidays in Indio with our comprehensive guide. From Indio aficionados to first-time visitors, our guide showcases the best of the season.
Popular events this holiday season include the enchanting Merry Farm, where festive lights and seasonal treats bring the spirit of Christmas to life. You can also experience the delightful Holiday Road, featuring a spectacular display of holiday decorations that make for a joyful stroll. And the vibrant Winter Fest OC is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a wide array of activities for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Indio
- Winter Fest OC (Costa Mesa)
- Merry Farm (Buena Park)
- Holiday Road (Calabasas)
- Festival of Winter (Fontana)
- Sarah Brightman Christmas Symphony
- Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico (Rancho Cucamonga)
- Stargazer’s Presents Tibbies’ Holiday Follies (Rancho Cucamonga)
See these and even more events listed below!
Indio Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Road
What to Expect:
Immersive mile-long walking trail with interactive holiday installations.
Description:
Holiday Road is a premier holiday event in Los Angeles featuring larger-than-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and countless candy canes. The immersive mile-long walking trail includes interactive photo moments, a festive souvenir shop, premium holiday bars, and top food trucks. Guests can enjoy live Santa photos, carolers, face painting, and a Winter Market with local vendors selling holiday gifts and decorations.
Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road
Indio Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Sarah Brightman Christmas Symphony
What to Expect:
World-class soprano performing holiday classics with orchestra and choir.
Description:
Renowned soprano Sarah Brightman performs her critically acclaimed holiday show, featuring her holiday classics and greatest hits, accompanied by an orchestra and choir.
Where: Indio | More Info: Sarah Brightman Christmas Symphony
Merry Farm
What to Expect:
Christmas celebration with a variety of picturesque seasonal settings and themed entertainment.
Description:
Knott's Merry Farm transforms the entire park into a classic holiday festival with thousands of twinkling lights, themed garland, and jumbo snowflakes. Enjoy Christmas shows like "Home for the Holidays," a musical revue featuring classic Christmas tunes and holiday lights. The event also includes a beloved ice show starring the Peanuts Gang and delectable holiday dining food.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Merry Farm
Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
What to Expect:
Rich cultural tapestry of Mexican Christmas traditions.
Description:
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande present Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, a vibrant show weaving cherished Mexican traditions into a heartwarming story of the season. The event features the joyous rhythms of mariachi and colorful Mexican dance, capturing the spirit of Posadas and the majesty of the Reyes Magos.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Stargazer’s Presents Tibbies’ Holiday Follies
What to Expect:
Nostalgic holiday variety show with tap dancing and vocal arrangements.
Description:
Celebrating its 31st Christmas season, Tibbies' Holiday Follies is a heartwarming and nostalgic holiday variety show featuring tap dancing, breathtaking vocal arrangements, and high-energy dance numbers. Inspired by classic TV specials, this show brings a sense of family togetherness and Christmas spirit with dazzling costumes and hilarious holiday parodies.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Stargazer’s Presents Tibbies’ Holiday Follies
Indio Other Holiday Activities
Winter Fest OC
What to Expect:
Family-friendly event with educational and entertainment activities.
Description:
Winter Fest OC at the OC Fair & Event Center features a variety of activities, including farm-fresh fun, educational workshops, and live music, set amidst a working farm and veterans museum.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Winter Fest OC
Festival of Winter
What to Expect:
Snow sledding and interactive activities for all ages.
Description:
The Festival of Winter at Miller Park features train rides, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. It also includes snow sledding and a Tot Lot for kids to experience snow for the first time.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Festival of Winter
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Coachella (4 miles)
- La Quinta (7 miles)
- Cathedral City (15 miles)
- Palm Springs (20 miles)
- Desert Hot Springs (23 miles)
- Yucca Valley (30 miles)
- Twentynine Palms (30 miles)
- Banning (40 miles)
- San Jacinto (43 miles)
- Hemet (43 miles)