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Holiday Fun: A Guide to Christmas Events in Temecula

Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa's Electric Light Parade Temecula on Ice, Santa Photos...and more!

By Ashley Cunningham - Publisher, Macaroni Kid Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley November 8, 2022


‘Twas the Lights Before Christmas Home Decorating Display

Do you love to decorate your home with extravagant lights or festive inflatables? Then you should enter the 'Twas the Lights Before Christmas Home Decorating Display. The deadline to enter is December 11th. A map of all of the homes will be published online for residents to enjoy. 

Click here to apply!


Christmas Tree Lighting at the Duck Pond

Date: Monday, November 28th
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Temecula Duck Pond

What a bright time, it's the right time to light the Christmas tree! While we wait for the countdown to the light the tree at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, enjoy a tasty treat, a visit from Santa Claus and festive music.


Santa's Electric Light Parade

Date: Friday, December 2nd

Time: 7:00 PM Start

Have yourself a merry little Christmas when you attend the annual Santa's Electric Light Parade! The parade will begin at 7:00 PM sharp at the intersection of Jefferson Ave & Del Rio Rd. Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs as you watch the entries travel south along the parade route into Old Town Temecula. All entries will be encompassing this year's theme "Temecula Safe for the Holidays." For more information, visit TemeculaCA.gov/SantaParade 


Temecula On Ice

Date: December 15, 2022 through January 8, 2023

Location: Town Square Park

Daily Rink Hours:

  • Sunday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

  • Christmas Day: 12:00-9:00 PM
  • New Years Eve Skating Session: 10:00 PM - 12:30 AM ($20 Admission including skates)

Temecula On Ice is scheduled to return for another exciting holiday season with a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, Bobby skating aid and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music. The ice rink will be open from December 15, 2022 though January 8, 2023. 

Grand Opening Show & Celebration: Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Fees:

  • Admission fee is $19 with skates rental
  • Bobby the Seal skate aid rental is $10
  • Veterans Discount Price is $16 with Military ID
  • College Student Discount Price is $16 with School ID

Santa in Old Town Temecula

Make your way to Santa’s cozy cottage as we welcome Mr. Claus to Old Town for the holiday season. After his magical entrance on November 25th, you can visit Santa on the weekend from November 26th-December 18th. He will be located in between Pennypickle's Workshop (42081 Main Street) and The Merc (42051 Main Street). 

Santa's Schedule:

Friday, November 25, 2022 from 6pm-9pm
Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 10am-1pm
Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 1pm-4pm

Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10am-1pm
Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 1pm-4pm

Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10am-1pm
Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 1pm-4pm

Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 10am-1pm
Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 1pm-4pm


New Year’s Eve Grape Drop

Date: Saturday, December 31st

Time: 6:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Location: Civic Center Quad

Ring in the new year Temecula style with the infamous Grape Drop! Celebrate 2023 twice with an East Coast (9pm) and West Coast (midnight) countdown. The New Year’s Eve Grape Drop will include live music, food vendors, and kid’s activities. Free Fun Zone will be open from 6:00-10:00pm.

When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!