Riverside Festival of Lights 2026
Experience millions of dazzling holiday lights, festive entertainment, shopping, and family fun at Downtown Riverside's 34th Annual Festival of Lights!
Time & Location
Nov 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
About the Event
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the 34th Annual Mission Inn Festival of Lights in Downtown Riverside!
Experience millions of sparkling Christmas lights, festive decorations, holiday shopping, delicious food, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions.
Grand Switch-On Ceremony: November 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Orange Street & Mission Inn Avenue
Fireworks following the ceremony!
Festival of Lights: November 22–December 31, 2026
Enjoy the beautiful holiday light displays surrounding the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
Downtown Holiday Festivities: November 27–December 27
Thursday–Sunday through December 17, 5–10 PM
Daily December 18–27, 5–10 PM
Closed Christmas Day
Free Main Street activities, holiday vendors, shopping, and entertainment!
Special Attractions
Candy Land at Albert S. White Park
November 27–December 27
Tickets: $15–$20 per person
Riverside resident admission: $13 on eligible days
Family four-packs: $50–$70
Children ages 2 and under: Free
Outdoor Ice Skating
November 22–December 31
5–10 PM
$20 per person, including skate rental
Merry Artswalk
December 3 and December 17
Admission: Outdoor holiday lights and Main Street festivities are free. Some attractions require separate admission.
Official Event Information: https://riversideca.gov/fol/
Community Event Listing by Shop Local Riverside County
Disclaimer: This is an informational community listing. Shop Local Riverside County is not the event organizer. Dates, schedules, prices, and availability are subject to change. Please verify details with the official organizers before visiting.