We found four Christmas markets and winter events in and around Inland Empire with 2026 dates posted: three holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. They’re spread over three areas, with the most in Riverside.
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Winter wonderland · to Jan 3 · The Mission Inn and downtown Main Street5DecSatHoliday Maker's Market in Downtown RiversideHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 5–10 p.m. · Main Street between 10th and 12th streets5DecSatYMCA Holiday Boutique & Pantry BakeshopHoliday market · to Dec 6 · Redlands Family YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave.18DecFriMerry Little Market at Promenade TemeculaHoliday market · to Dec 20 · Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd.Nothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
The Mission Inn and downtown Main Street · Riverside, CA · downtown
Main Street between 10th and 12th streets · Riverside
Good to know: About 60 local makers and small businesses, hosted by the city and the Inland Empire SBDC.
Redlands Family YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave. · Redlands
Good to know: More than 75 local vendors with handmade crafts and baked goods. Proceeds support the YMCA's legal aid clinic and scholarships.
Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd. · Temecula, CA · about 40 miles away
Good to know: Local artisans and handmade goods set up among the mall's holiday decorations.
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn and downtown Main Street: Nov 21 – Jan 3. Holiday Maker's Market in Downtown Riverside at Main Street between 10th and 12th streets: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. No ticket listed. YMCA Holiday Boutique & Pantry Bakeshop at Redlands Family YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave.: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Free. Merry Little Market at Promenade Temecula at Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd.: Dec 18 – Dec 20. No ticket listed.
Festival of Lights (Riverside, CA · downtown): Nov 21 – Jan 3.
Holiday Maker's Market in Downtown Riverside: Not listed. YMCA Holiday Boutique & Pantry Bakeshop: Not listed. Merry Little Market at Promenade Temecula: Not listed.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
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