City of Fontana holiday events include the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Breakfast with Santa, Underwater Pictures with Santa, the Christmas Parade, and the Festival of Winter.
Tree Lighting Ceremony – Wednesday, Dec. 4 The season kicks off with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in front of Fontana City Hall (8353 Sierra Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities include holiday performers, refreshments, guest speakers and the official lighting of the tree.Attendees will also get a visit from our jolly friend from the North Pole.
Pictures with Santa – Friday, Dec. 6 On Friday, Dec. 6 take your selfie with Santa at the Jessie Turner Health & Fitness Community Center (15556 Summit Ave.) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your camera and kids to snap a picture with Santa. This event is free and open to all ages. For more information, please call the Jessie Turner Center at (909) 854-5100.
Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, Dec. 7 Enjoy Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Don Day Neighborhood Center (14501 Live Oak Ave.) or the Heritage Neighborhood Center (7350 W. Liberty Pkwy). Register early as space is limited and remember to bring a camera for pictures with Santa. To register or for more details, contact the Don Day Center at (909) 349-6997 or the Heritage Center at (909) 349-6968.
Underwater Pictures with Santa – Saturday, Dec. 7 Looking for a non-traditional, one-of-a-kind photo with Santa? The Fontana Aquatics Center (15610 Summit Ave.) is hosting Underwater Pictures with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Throw on your best holiday swimsuit and dive underwater with Scuba Santa for a memorable photo. For prices and more information, call (909) 854-5111.
Christmas Parade – Saturday, Dec. 14 On Saturday, Dec. 14 Sierra Avenue comes alive with the Annual Christmas Parade at 10:00 a.m. hosted by the Fontana Exchange Club. The parade begins on the corner of Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue. This family-friendly occasion showcases holiday-themed floats, music, Santa Claus and well-known local figures as they make their way south on the Sierra Avenue parade route.
Festival of Winter – Saturday, Dec. 14 Following the Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, the City of Fontana is hosting the Annual Festival of Winter at Miller Park (17004 Arrow Blvd.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With something for all ages to enjoy, this free community event will feature rides and attractions, live entertainment on two stages, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths.
Holiday Follies For the entire month of December, a fan-favorite Holiday Follies show will be live on stage at the Center Stage Theater (8463 Sierra Ave.). This holiday spectacular revue-style performance features current arrangements of holiday classics as well as the traditional melodies.
