Redlands Holiday Guide (2025)
From festive lights displays and holiday parades to photos with Santa and holiday boutiques, discover why the Holidays in Redlands are a can’t-miss!
It could be the twinkling holiday lights, the cheerful festive music, or simply the overall spirit of joy that makes the holidays in Redlands so special. We believe it’s a wonderful combination of all these elements and more! Here are some of our favorite events and festivities—we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
What to do in Redlands this Christmas
The following are some of our favorite events and festivities. ‘Tis the season!
Enjoy holiday-inspired music, songs, and spoken words at the 78th Feast of Lights. The event will be held at the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel on the following days and times:
- Friday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 6, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7, 4:00 p.m.
Redlands Christmas Parade
This fun annual event is a family-friendly affair, the Redlands Christmas Parade is designed to inspire the imaginations of children and promote connection within our Redlands’ community. It will be held on December 6th at 6 PM along State Street. This year's theme is "The Magic of Christmas."
Get your photo taken with Santa in the Selfie Photo Booth. This is a free event held at the Redlands Visitors Center TBA. All children will receive a small gift from Santa and photos can be texted, emailed or AirDropped to your smartphone
Redlands YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry
Shop ‘til you drop at the Redlands YMCA Holiday Boutique. Discover unique treasures from local makers December 7 - December 8, 2024.
As we enter our 58th year, we cannot help but marvel at how this event has solidified itself as a tradition in our community. With the generosity of our volunteers, sponsors, and participating homeowners, our Holiday Home Tour has become a cherished event celebrated by our community for over half a century.
The YMCA Home Tour and Holiday Boutique and Pantry are the key fundraising events that help benefit our Legal Aid and YMCA Scholarships, which serves hundreds in the community every year.
The excitement for our Holiday Home Tour continues to grow in 2025. From increased media attention to a new generation of participants, the YMCA’s Annual Holiday Home Tour is a part of the foundation of our community.
Join us for this year’s Y Holiday Home Tour and support this wonderful cause. Buy your tickets today!
The Light Up The Night: Musical Light Show will be on display TBA from sundown to 9pm. Visitors are invited to tune in to 102.5 FM to enjoy the music-and-light experience or enjoy the show from the sidewalk.
Visit the Redlands Visitors Center to send your letter to Santa! Letters will be accepted all day on November 21 and December 15. Santa and his Elves will reply to every letter.
For those too excited to wait until midnight, the Redlands Visitor Center rings in the new year at 4 p.m., which is the stroke of midnight in London. Ten…Nine…Eight…... When the crowd finishes their countdown at 4 p.m., the Beach Ball Drop begins.
400 Inflated beach balls will descend from above, floating down on the families like warm snowflakes with a goal for the participants to keep them bouncing overhead for as long as possible.
Guests may also write on the Wishing Wall, whether it is a personal goal, a dream for the future, or doing something for the first time.
- 3:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- If raining bring an umbrella — Beach Balls & water go together.
Redlands Chamber NYE Orange Drop
A giant orange, twice the size of the previous year's, has been constructed to be dropped from a crane! The Redlands Chamber NYE Orange Drop will kick off at 6 PM and culminate in the drop at 9 PM on Citrus Ave., between 6th and 8th streets. Attendees can look forward to a kids' activity zone, live music, confetti cannon towers, various food and dessert vendors, a VIP section, and more. Unlike past years, the NYE Orange Drop will not take place at midnight, allowing more of the community to join in the festivities and enabling families to celebrate the countdown to midnight in their own special way. Don’t miss out on this free New Year’s event that Redlands truly deserves!
Redlands Christmas Shopping Guide
In addition to Redlands’ holiday events, the town is also filled with great places to shop for gifts, discover seasonally-inspired bites, and raise a holiday toast. Make this the most magical Christmas yet.
Did we miss a Redlands holiday event you love? Let us know! We’d love to include your recommendation.
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