Offer A Spark Of Love Through December
The Spark of Love Toy Drive collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for the underserved children in the community. Last year, toys were donated to the Upland Fire Department by the truckload. The collection of toys continues through the last week of December.
Toys may be dropped off at any Upland Fire Station.
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.usMagical Snowfall Through Dec. 23
Fri & Sat 7pm & 8pm, Sun 6pm & 7pm / Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens
(909) 463-2830 / www.victoriagardensie.comPortraits with Santa Through Dec. 24
Have your Santa memories preserved with photos.
See website for schedule. / Montclair Place – Center Court
(303) 918-4972 / www.montclairplace.comFantasy Snowfall Through Dec. 24
Join us for Fantasy Snow Shows in Center Court Saturdays and Sundays on the hour.
1-6pm / Montclair Place – Center Court
(909) 626-2442 / www.montclairplace.comMontclair Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Visit Dec. 1
Join us for our annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. Santa will also arrive at the event and visit with children. The event will also include a community sing-along and refreshments. Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or toy for the City’s Holiday Toy and Food Basket Program. This event is sponsored by the Community Action Committee and the Montclair-Ontario Jr. Women’s Club.
6-8pm / Youth Center
(909) 625-9479 / www.cityofmontclair.orgChino Valley Chamber Holiday Luncheon Dec. 2
We will be collecting unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to assist local charities. Please bring an unwrapped toy and or non-perishable food items for donation. Bring one donation and receive one raffle ticket. Bring 5 or more donations and receive 5 raffle tickets. Turkey & Tri-tip Holiday Lunch. Holiday Entertainment. Opportunity Drawings. Charitable Donations.
11:30am-1:30pm / Los Serranos Country Club: 15656 Yorba Ave.
(909) 627-6177 / www.chinovalleychamberofcommerce.com

Ontario Tree Lighting   Dec. 2
Families gather for food, games, and a movie night at this beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
6-10pm / Ontario Town Square
(800) 455-5755 / www.christmasoneuclid.com

Victoria’s Farmers Market   Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Take a fresh approach to shopping. Local fresh produce, local flavors and edibles, grass fed meat, handmade arts & crafts.
10am-3pm / South Mainstreet, Victoria Gardens
(909) 463-2830 / www.victoriagardensie.com

Chino Hills Laser Light Show & Tree Lighting   Dec. 3
Enjoy the Annual Tree Lighting, crafts, caroling, a historical banner display celebrating the City of Chino Hills’ 25th Anniversary, a “Walk Down Memory Lane” Laser Light Show, giveaways, refreshments, and pictures with Santa.
5-8:30pm / Chino Hills Community Center: 14250 Peyton Drive
(909) 364-2700 / www.chinohills.org

Christmas on Euclid Experience and Craft Fair   Dec. 3
From horse drawn carriage rides to ice skating and playing in the snow everyone will have a great time!  The beautiful light display, the food, games, and shopping from local crafters plus the live entertainment provides everyone with holiday cheer.
10am-6pm / Euclid Avenue, Ontario
(800) 455-5755 / www.christmasoneuclid.com

Ontario Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus   Dec. 3
Come enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast from Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen and create a special craft with Santa’s elves! Don’t forget to bring your camera for a chance to capture a special photo with Mr. Claus himself! Due to limited space ALL attendees will be required to pay the registration fee. Pre-Registration is required, space is limited.
9-11am / Ontario Senior Center: 225 E. “B” Street
(909) 395-2020 / www.ontarioca.gov

Upland Breakfast With Santa   Dec. 3
Your visit with Santa will include a super delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juices, and coffee. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Children will have an opportunity to share their “wish list” with Santa. Pictures will be taken with your camera. $4 per person. All ages welcome. Please register in advance.
8-10am / Gibson Senior Center: 250 N. Third Avenue
(909) 931-4280 / www.ci.upland.ca.us

The Healing Groves Memorial   Dec. 3
The Healing Groves Project is a special community event in which 14 trees will be planted at the Harry “Hal” Bowman Healing Grove in San Antonio Park to honor those who lost their lives on December 2nd in the San Bernardino shooting massacre.
10am / San Antonio Park: 24th Street & Mountain Ave., Upland
(909) 499-9733 / www.iecgarden.org

Children’s Holiday Film Festival   Dec. 3, 10 & 17
Ho! Ho! Ho! Get in the holiday spirit with a different holly, jolly movie each Saturday. FREE For Families.
1-3pm / Ovitt Family Community Library: 215 East C St., Ontario
(909) 395-2207 / www.ontarioca.gov

Santa Cares   Dec. 4
Santa Cares is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with Santa. Extra care has been taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition.
8-9:30am / Victoria Gardens
(909) 463-2830 / www.victoriagardensie.com

Pet Photos with Santa   Dec. 4
Pet nights with Santa is a visit with Santa only. This event excludes the experience. Pets must be carried and/or on a leash at all times.
7:30-9pm / Chaffey Town Square, Victoria Gardens
(909) 463-2830 / www.victoriagardensie.com

Ontario 5K Reindeer Run   Dec. 10
The City of Ontario has joined efforts with the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars, an award winning program designed to assist Ontario-Montclair youth by helping to prepare them in their journey towards a college education. All proceeds from the race will be donated to their program and the Youth Empowerment Scholarship (YES), which gives the opportunity for children from low income families the ability to participate in Recreation programs and classes. The family-friendly Rudolph’s Dash will begin at the Start/Finish line of the 5K and end in the Rudolph’s Roundup children’s area. Kids can run or walk this shorter course, or families may participate together.
7am / Citizens Business Bank Arena
(909) 395-2020 / www.ontario5krun.com

Chino Youth Christmas Parade and Fair   Dec. 10
Come celebrate the holiday season with a float competition celebrating Chino’s youth.  Immediately following the Parade, visit City Hall for the Holiday Fair and Carnival. Enjoy thrilling rides, entertainment by youth and community groups, delicious food, and a vendor fair featuring many homemade items and gifts. Youth Parade: 9am, Monte Vista Ave. & Riverside Dr. to City Hall. Fair: 9am-3pm, Senior Center & Library parking lots. Carnival: 9am-3pm, Civic Center on D Street.
9am-3pm / City of Chino
(909) 334-3258 / www.cityofchino.org

Upland Christmas Parade & Holiday Affaire   Dec. 10
Join us for some old-fashioned fun!  Visit with friends and neighbors, browse through unique craft and gift ideas, dine on fun holiday foods, and enjoy a wonderful parade.
10am-3pm / Downtown Upland
(909) 920-3742 / www.coopermuseum.org

Rancho Cucamonga Chamber Open House   Dec. 13
Bring a toy to support one of our newest members, Children’s Fund Toy Drive, and be entered into our drawing for each NEW, UNWRAPPED toy brought.
5-8pm / Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce: 9047 Arrow Route, Suite 180
(909) 987-1012 / www.ranchochamber.org