The Christmas on Euclid Experience has been a tradition for thousands of visitors each year since 1922. Families are delighted each year when the start of the holiday season is kicked off on the first Saturday of December with the Annual Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ontario Town Square including cookie decorating and a visit from Santa Claus. On the second Saturday of December enjoy the all-day magical festival of craft vendors, snow play, plus live music and entertainment when historic Euclid Avenue and Ontario Town Square in Ontario, California is transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland of family activities. The iconic Euclid Avenue Nativity Scenes are on display from Thanksgiving thru News Year’s Day in January. The twelve scenes have been a part of the community since 1958 and are free to view as you stroll along beautiful tree-lined Euclid Avenue in Ontario, California from “C” Street to “G” Street.

We hope you can join us for all or some of the wonderful events in historic downtown Ontario during the holidays. Euclid Avenue is a beautiful experience, stroll along a piece of yesteryear with shops, restaurants and art museums.

SCHEDULE

Holiday Season in Ontario

The Christmas on Euclid Experience, a non-profit organization, is produced by Greater Ontario California (GOCAL) has been a tradition for thousands of visitors each year since 1922. Free fun family events are planned on historic Euclid Avenue in Ontario, California, during the holidays. The twinkling exhibition of festive lights and decorations are on display throughout downtown where families, friends, visitors or neighbors are delighted each year when the start of the holiday season is kicked off on with the annual holiday lights parade and tree lighting ceremony at Ontario Town Square. More activities in December include a 5K Reindeer Run, a craft fair, community sing-a-long, snow play, carnival rides plus live music and entertainment. The iconic Euclid Avenue Nativity Scenes are on display from Thanksgiving thru News Years Day.

2026 CHRISTMAS ON EUCLID EVENTS SCHEDULE!

• Historic Nativity Scenes | Thanksgiving – New Years Day
• Tree Lighting | December 3, 5:00pm-8:00pm
• Holiday Light Parade | December 5, 6:30pm-9:00pm
• Kris Kringle Craft Fair | December 9, 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Menorah Procession | December 10, at 6:30pm – Ontario Town Square
• Christmas on Euclid Craft Fair | December 12, 9:00am-4:00pm – Ontario Town Square
• Ontario 5K Reindeer Run | December 12, 7:00am-12:00pm – Euclid Ave & C St
• Community Sing-A-Long | December 19, 6:00pm – Euclid Ave Median at R. Jack Mercer Bandstand