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Christmas markets in California, 2026

8 California Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first opens Nov 15 (Christmas Market OC, Huntington Beach).

Every listing here was checked against its source on October 22, 2026. Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.

Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check

When are California's Christmas markets open in 2026?

California Christmas markets at a glance, by opening date
MarketCity2026 datesHoursEntryIndoor or outdoorParking
Christmas Market OCHuntington BeachNov 15, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, closed Nov 26, Dec 25 and Jan 1Varies by day (see listing)Not statedIndoor and outdoorFree
The Great Dickens Christmas FairDaly CityNov 21 to Dec 20, 202610am-6pmPaid, prices varyIndoorsPaid
Cambria Christmas MarketCambriaNov 27 to Dec 31, 2026 (closed some days, see listing)5pm-9pm (last entry 8:30pm)Paid, prices varyOutdoorsPaid, shuttle
San Diego Made Holiday MarketSan DiegoNov 28 to 29, 2026Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pmPaid, prices varyOutdoorsFree
Holiday Wonderland at Petco ParkSan DiegoDec 4 to 23, 2026, closed Dec 7, 14 and 15Not posted yetTimed ticketsOutdoorsPaid
Christkindlmarkt at Sacramento Turn VereinSacramentoDec 5 to 6, 2026Varies by day (see listing)Paid, $5Not statedNot stated
Jackalope Arts Festival (December edition)BurbankDec 12 to 13, 202611am-5pmFreeOutdoorsNot stated
Weihnachtsmarkt (German American Societies of San Diego)El CajonDec 12 to 13, 2026Not posted yetPaid, $5Not statedNot stated

Which California markets are free or indoors?

Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?

What else is on in California this season?

See all 13 light displays in California and 8 tree farms in California, each with its source named. Grouped by region, then by opening date.

Bay Area: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
GlowfariLight displayOaklandNov 6Walk-through; timed tickets
ZooLightsLight displaySan FranciscoNov 6Viewing: check the official site; paid entry
Summit Tree FarmTree farmLos GatosNov 21Choose and cut
Skyline Ranch Christmas Tree FarmTree farmLa HondaNot announcedChoose and cut, plus pre-cut
Los Angeles area: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
Enchant Christmas Los AngelesLight displayArcadiaNov 20Viewing: check the official site; paid entry
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals AglowLight displayLos AngelesNov 20Walk-through; timed tickets
Enchanted: Forest of LightLight displayLa Cañada FlintridgeNov 22Walk-through; timed tickets
Candy Cane LaneLight displayWoodland HillsNot announcedDrive-through and walk-through; entry not stated
Christmas Tree LaneLight displayAltadenaNot announcedDrive-through; entry not stated
Griffith Park Holiday Lights Train RideLight displayLos AngelesNot announcedViewing: check the official site; paid entry
Orange County: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train and Santa's VillageLight displayOrangeNov 27Viewing: check the official site; timed tickets
Winter Fest OCLight displayCosta MesaNov 27Walk-through; paid entry
San Diego County: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
LightscapeLight displayEncinitasNov 20Walk-through; timed tickets
Jungle BellsLight displaySan DiegoNot announcedWalk-through; paid entry
Locatelli Christmas Tree FarmTree farmJulianNot announcedChoose and cut, plus pre-cut
Inland Empire: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
Mission Inn Festival of LightsLight displayRiversideNov 21Viewing: check the official site; entry not stated
Sand Haven PinesTree farmPerrisNov 21Choose and cut
Greenspot FarmsTree farmMentoneNot announcedChoose and cut, plus pre-cut
Central Coast and Ventura County: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
Crest Ranch Tree FarmTree farmSanta CruzNov 21Choose and cut
Hagle Tree FarmTree farmSomisNov 27Choose and cut, plus pre-cut
Sacramento and the foothills: light displays and tree farms
NameTypeCity2026 openingDetails
McGee Christmas Tree FarmTree farmPlacervilleNov 27Choose and cut

Christmas markets in neighboring states: Oregon.

Know a California market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.