Get thrilled for holiday fun in Ridgecrest! Our guide will lead you to all the best events. Whether Ridgecrest is your lifelong home or your holiday destination, this guide maximizes your seasonal enjoyment.
Popular Events: One of the highlights of the season is the Mission Inn Festival of Lights, where the festive atmosphere comes alive with dazzling light displays and holiday decorations. With dazzling performances and whimsical experiences, Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings a unique twist to traditional holiday performances. And don't forget, John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss for its heartfelt music and nostalgia. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Ridgecrest
- Mission Inn Festival of Lights (Riverside)
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Riverside)
- John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas (Anaheim)
- Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico (Rancho Cucamonga)
- Temecula On Ice (Temecula)
- Temecula Chilled Holiday Market (Temecula)
- Annual City Tree Lighting
- A Night on Balsam
- Ridgecrest City Nights
See these and even more events listed below!
Ridgecrest Holiday Light Displays
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Nation's largest holiday light collection with over 4.5 million twinkling lights.
Description:
The Mission Inn Festival of Lights is a spectacular holiday event featuring millions of twinkling lights, live entertainment, and festive activities. Visitors can marvel at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa transformed into a winter wonderland with intricate decorations and vibrant illuminations.
Where: Riverside | More Info: Mission Inn Festival of Lights
Ridgecrest Holiday Shows and Entertainment
John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
What to Expect:
Nostalgic tribute to John Denver's music with festive holiday standards.
Description:
Join Rick Schuler for a nostalgic holiday show featuring John Denver's iconic hits and heartwarming carols, transporting you back to the 1970s with timeless classics like "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine On My Shoulders," and "Take Me Home Country Roads."
Where: Anaheim | More Info: John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
What to Expect:
Dazzling circus arts and holiday-themed performances.
Description:
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a Broadway-style holiday theatrical event that combines contemporary circus arts with an original musical score and twists on holiday classics. The show features a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters, dazzling costumes, and spectacular performances.
Where: Riverside | More Info: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
What to Expect:
Rich cultural tapestry of Mexican Christmas traditions.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande. This vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a heartwarming story of the season, capturing the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos, and the thrill of breaking piñatas.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Ridgecrest Other Holiday Activities
Annual City Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with tree lighting and community activities.
Description:
The Annual City Tree Lighting is a community event held at City Hall, featuring the lighting of the city tree, cocoa, crafts, and other festive activities.
Where: Ridgecrest | More Info: Annual City Tree Lighting
Ridgecrest City Nights
What to Expect:
Community gathering with food trucks, live music, and yard games.
Description:
Ridgecrest City Nights is a vibrant community event featuring numerous food trucks, treat vendors, visiting wineries and breweries, live music, and yard games. The event takes place in the City Center's front yard and carries a picnic and neighborhood block party feel.
Where: Ridgecrest | More Info: Ridgecrest City Nights
A Night on Balsam
What to Expect:
Live music and diverse food vendors.
Description:
A Night on Balsam is a vibrant community event featuring live music, a variety of food vendors, and local breweries. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and diverse offerings in downtown Ridgecrest.
Where: Ridgecrest | More Info: A Night on Balsam
Temecula On Ice
What to Expect:
State-of-the-art outdoor ice rink with its own radio station.
Description:
Temecula On Ice features a state-of-the-art outdoor ice rink with rental skates, Bobby skating aid, and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music. The event is part of the Temecula Chilled winter celebration, offering live music events, food samplings, and more in Old Town Temecula.
Where: Temecula | More Info: Temecula On Ice
Temecula Chilled Holiday Market
What to Expect:
World-class outdoor ice skating with festive holiday lights.
Description:
Temecula On Ice is a state-of-the-art outdoor ice rink in Old Town Temecula, offering rental skates, Bobby skating aids, and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music. The rink is part of the Temecula Chilled winter celebration, which includes live music events, food samplings, and an electric light parade.