Special Holiday Calendar of Events

Now through Dec. 27 - A Puppet for Christmas starring entertaining ventriloquist Kevin Johnson will be featured every Tuesday at Welk Resort’s theater in Escondido. For ticket information (option of including buffet dinner with show), visit http://www.welktheatersandiego.com or call (888) 802-7469. Theater located at 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, Calif. 92026.

Nov. 25 – Joyful Traditions event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Fallbrook at the corner of Main Avenue and Alvarado Street in the Village Square, presented by the Historic Downtown Merchants Association. Opportunities include free horse-drawn wagon rides (with donation of canned food for Fallbrook Food Pantry or a new toy for Toys for Tots drive), Christmas carols by the Fallbrook Chorale, a visit from Santa (4 to 6 p.m. – take your own photos), and children’s activities.

Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 - Art of the Holiday will be presented daily in the Janice Griffiths Gallery at the Fallbrook Art Center, 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. Offerings include hand-crafted art gifts perfect for holiday giving. Free admission. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.

Nov. 25, 26, 27 and Dec. 2, 4, 16, 17 & 18 - Miracle on 34th Street, the stage adaptation, will be performed at the Mission Theatre, 231 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook. The story is about a white-bearded gentleman who claims to be the real Santa Claus and brings about a genuine Miracle on 34th Street, spreading a wave of love throughout New York City. To purchase tickets, call (760)

731-2278.

Nov. 25 – Santa comes to Old Town Temecula at 6 p.m. via horse-drawn carriage. He will be accompanied by Dickens carolers, balloon artist Greyzie the Elf, and the MSJC Menifee Jazz Ensemble. There will also be a holiday puppet show from 6 to 9 p.m. From this date through Dec. 18, kids can visit with Santa in Old Town Temecula every Sat. and Sun. from 1 to

5 p.m.

Nov. 26 – Photos with Santa or Mrs. Claus will be offered by the Fallbrook Woman’s Club in conjunction with Ahrend Studios from 9 to 11 a.m. at the organization’s clubhouse located at 238 W. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. Photos can be with kids, adults, seniors, or pets; receive two 4x6” photos for $10.

Nov. 30 – Sullivan Middle School in Bonsall will present its All Choral Winter Show in its multi-purpose room. First show is at 1:52 p.m., second show 2:27 p.m. Performers include sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Free.

Dec. 1 through Dec. 11 – A Christmas Carol will be presented by the Temecula Valley Players at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. This Charles Dickens classic gets the full Broadway treatment and tells of the conversion of Ebenezer Scrooge from mean-spirited grump to joyful giver. For ticket information, visit

http://www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 2 – Santa’s Electric Light Parade will begin at 7 p.m. in Old Town Temecula.

Dec. 2 and 3 – North County Academy of Dance, with music by the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra, will present The Nutcracker at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School. The performances, directed by Cassandra Lund and Pablo Infante, will take place Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. For ticket information, visit

northcountyacademyofdance.com.

Dec. 3 – The 30th annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade “Traditions of Christmas,” sponsored by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 5 p.m. The parade starts at Main Avenue and Ammunition Road and proceeds northbound on Main to Ivy Street. Parade includes multiple bands, decorated floats, animals, and much more – including Santa and Mrs. Claus as the grand finale.

Dec. 4 – Fallbrook Music Society will present its annual Christmas Concert featuring Schola Pacifica Men’s Ensemble and The Westwind Brass at 2 p.m. at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School. The presentation will include traditional Christmas music in a variety of styles. For ticket information, visit

http://www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Dec. 4, 11 & 18 – Plaid Tidings (Forever Plaid) presented by the Fine Arts Network at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performances take place at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit http://www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 4 & 11 – Candlelight Classics presented by the Golden Valley Music Society and Temecula Presents at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. These are intimate concerts that begin in 3 p.m. in the Club at the Merc featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s incomparable The Four Seasons and violin concertos. The finale will be a selection of holiday favorites to ring in the festive season in style. For ticket information, visit

http://www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 5 through 16 – The Fallbrook Union High School Associated Student Body (ASB) holds its annual Toy Drive for needy children. Donations can be dropped off at the ASB office on campus, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook.

Dec. 7 – Sullivan Middle School at 7350 W. Lilac Rd. in Bonsall presents its Jazz Band Winter Show in its multi-purpose room. First show is at 1:52 p.m., second show 2:27 p.m., evening performance 5:45 p.m. Free. Musicians are students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

Dec. 8 – Holiday Music Program at Potter Jr. High School, 1743 Reche Road, in Fallbrook will begin at 7 p.m. and feature beginning, intermediate, and advanced band as well as chorus and glee.

Dec. 9, 10 & 11 – The Nutcracker Ballet presented by CAST Academy at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. Performances are at Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (760) 722-5538.

Dec. 10 – The Fallbrook Community Center is having their first “Feliz Dias Festivos” (Free Festival Days) event from 5 to 8 p.m. All ages are welcome to come enjoy the food, drinks, music, arts and crafts, piñatas, dancing, and pictures with Santa at 341 Heald Lane. For more information, call (760) 728-1671.

Dec. 12 – Sullivan Middle School presents its Choral Winter Show at Fallbrook High School’s Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, with first show at 6 p.m. and second show at 7:10 p.m. Free.

Dec. 14 – Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Silvergate, 420 Elbrook Drive. Members and guests are encouraged to bring a holiday ornament ($10 value) for an exchange; the Chamber will also be collecting donations of snuggies and new white socks for the nonprofit Fan of the Feather (homeless charity).

Dec. 14 – Southern CA Damekor, a women’s ensemble that specializes in choral music of Scandinavia will presents its Jul (Christmas) program on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Hwy 395 in Fallbrook. Free.

Dec. 15 - 20th annual Holiday Settings event sponsored by the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary at Pala Mesa Resort beginning at 11:30 a.m. Event includes beautifully decorated holiday tables, luncheon, silent auction and more to raise funds for the group’s scholarship program. Call Esther at (760) 723-8471 for ticket information.

Dec. 15 – Holiday Concert presented from 7 to 9 p.m. by Fallbrook High School chorale departments at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Dec. 16 – Customer Appreciation Night, a continuation of Joyful Traditions in downtown Fallbrook from 4 to 7 p.m., sponsored by Historic Downtown Merchants Association (HDMA), includes free carriage rides, Christmas carols by the Fallbrook Chorale, a visit from Santa (4 to 6 p.m. – take your own photos), children’s activities, and refreshments in many HDMA member shops.

Dec 16 & 17 - 12th Annual Christmas in the Air Concerts presented by the Southwest Women’s Chorus at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, will feature a mix of classical, traditional carols, spirituals, audience sing-a-longs, Christmas-time songs, and a performance by the youth gospel choir Wings of Praise. Performances are Fri., Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. For ticket information, see http://www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 17 – The Franklin Haynes Marionettes will present two performances at the new Temecula Civic Center. The shows are wonderful for kids of all ages and are free. Performances will take place at 2:30 and 4 p.m. for more information.

Dec. 30 – Swinging in the New Year production with nine-time Grammy winner Cheryl Bentyne and The Elliot Deutsch Big Band will be presented by Casting New Lives Productions at 8 p.m. at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. For ticket information, visit

http://www.temeculatheater.org.

Dec. 31 – New York, New York, New Year’s Eve Gala will be held at South Coast Winery, at Rancho California and Anza Roads, in Temecula. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will capture the spirit and excitement of Times Square, the legendary sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the Rat Pack. Ticket includes sumptuous food, dancing, and award-winning wines. Ticket options include one with a South Coast villa for an overnight stay. For more information, visit CEGSEATS.COM or call (866) 994-6379 Ext. 1.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve concert with the Dennis Jones Band offered by Temecula Presents at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Celebrate the incoming New Year with one of California’s hottest original Blues Rock bands. Concert starts at 9 p.m. Visit

http://www.temeculatheater.org for ticket information.

Dec. 31 – Temecula’s New Year’s Eve tradition with Grape Drop Countdown at City Hall. This is designed as a family-friendly event at Temecula Town Square with four live bands. Grape Drop will take place at 9 p.m. (in sync with Times Square, New York City) and again at midnight. See http://www.temeculacalifornia.com for more information on this

free event.