Temecula - December Events

• December 2 -- Holiday Reception & Shopping Night
  Holiday, Celebration: Enjoy wine and light refreshments while you mingle and procure the perfect holiday gifts. Pass the joy along and bring an unwrapped toy for the Thessalonika Family Services toy drive. Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula
  Fee: Free admisiion.Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 694.9892

• December 3 -- 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
  Celebration, Family Fun: Come spend the evening with us at the beautiful Temecula Duck Pond to light up the sky and mark the beginning of the holiday season. This annual event promises to be filled with festive live entertainment, refreshments and holiday fun for the entire family.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) TEMECULA

• December 4 -- 17th Annual Santa's Electric Light Parade
  Holiday, Family Fun: Join us as we say "Happy 20th Birthday Temecula!" For this special occasion, we are changing locations. The parade will now travel south on Old Town Front Street from Moreno Road to First Street in Old Town.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (888) TEMECULA

• December 5-6 -- Christmas in the Air
  Holiday, Performing Arts: 10th Annual Christmas in the Air Concert presented by the Southwest Women's Chorus. Our special guests this year will be the Wings of Praise youth choir, directed by Miss Nonnie. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula
  Fee: $16 Adults/$13 Seniors & Military/$9 StudentsTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 653.8696

• December 5 -- Holiday Candlelight Dinner
  Celebration: Join us this holiday season for our annual Candlelight dinner, held in Callaway's candlelit and elegantly decorated Barrel Room. Includes an appetizer and wine reception, three-course gourmet dinner perfectly paired with award-winning Callaway wine and live holiday music. 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula
  Fee: $85, Legacy Club Member Price - $76.50Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.4001

• December 7 - 11 -- Holiday Shopping Nights at Callaway
  Holiday, Celebration:Gather your family and friends and come visit Callaway this year for a relaxed holiday wine tasting and shopping experience. Enjoy holiday music, welcome gifts for adults and children, tasty tapas, wine tastings. 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula
  Fee: See DescriptionTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.4001

• December 9-12 & 18-19 -- Holiday Lights Bus Tour
  Holiday, Celebration: Join us to view some of the homes and neighborhoods included on the Holiday Lights & Festival Sights Home Decorating Map. Buses will depart from the Community Recreation Center. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula
  Fee: $5 per personTime: Varies Phone Number: (888) TEMECULA

• December 10 -- Yuletide Traditions Cooking Class
  Food Education: For this Yuletide Traditions Cooking Class, Chef Mike Henry, Executive Chef at Meritage at Callaway, will take you on a culinary adventure and offer you the chance to learn new recipes that you can add to your holiday cooking traditions for many years to come. Callaway Vineyards, 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula
  Fee: $50, $45 for Legacy Club Member, plus service charge and taxTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.4001

• December 27 -- A Holiday Party
  Live Music: Featuring the Big Band All Stars with guests Kirsten & Stan Chandler and conducted by Jeff Stover. We thought the perfect time for a “HOLIDAY PARTY” would be between Christmas Day and New Years Eve. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula
  Fee: $31, $35 & $37Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 653.8696

• December 31 - January 1 -- Vintage Hollywood Soiree - New Year's Eve Celebration
  Celebration, Benefit: Celebrate the Golden Era of Hollywood this New Year's Eve. Feel like you've stepped back in time to the glamorous days of old Hollywood. This fabulous evening will be full of amazing food, high energy music and dancing. This event supports the Old Town Temecula Theater. Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula
  Fee: $110Time: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (951) 694.9892

• December 31 -- New Year's Eve Dinner & Celebration at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
  Holiday, Dining: Say goodbye to 2009 with the greatest spectacle this side of the Mississippi on New Year's Eve when our GM turns over the resort to the King and Queen of Carnival. Guests delight in an incredible evening of music and merriment as we team up with Rhythm on the Vines to turn the entire resort into a parade of mischief and excitement to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (951) 587.9463 ext. 7237

Ongoing Events

• December 3-13 -- Scrooge: The Musical
  Holiday, Performing Arts: The Temecula Valley Players present Leslie Bricusse's spectacular musical extravaganza SCROOGE. A heartwarming family story based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with stunning sets and costumes and a fantastic musical score. Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula
  Fee: $20-$28Time: Call for information Phone Number: (866) 653.8696

• Every Third Wednesday of the Month -- Wine Tasting Wednesdays at Frankie's
  Wine Education: Wine Tasting Wednesdays at Frankie's every third Wednesday of the month. Enjoy local and international wine tasting adventures. Sample five specially selected wines, perfectly paired with appetizers designed to awake the palate. Live music croons all evening. 41789 Nicole Ln, Temecula
  Fee: $20 per personTime: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951)676.8040

• Thursday through Saturday -- Temecula Trolley Hot Spot Cruise
  Celebration: Wine Tours by Trolley during the day, but not sure where to go at night? Join Valley Trolley for an evening of fun without driving. Nightlife where you can dance, and have fun. Hotel pick ups available. reservations required. contact us today!
  Fee: $ 25.00Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 304.9690

• Every Thursday -- Thursday Night Marketplace
  Family Fun, Market: Old Town merchants and area produce growers, artisans, food vendors, and special guests encourage you to create a tradition spending a few hours each Thursday in Old Town Temecula. Have dinner, taste wine, purchase farm fresh produce, visit. Inaugural Location, Baily's Old Town Temecula, 28699 Old Town Front Street, Temecula
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3181

• Every Friday -- Hot Rod Fridays
  Celebration: Everyone is invited. Bring your rods, motorcycles, kids. We have dinner specials for all - even though it looks busy come on in we probably have a seat for you to eat! Swing Inn Cafe, 28676 Front Street, Temecula
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.2321

• Every weekend -- Live Music at Killarny's Pub & Grill
  Live Music: Come see us and listen to traditional Irish music and enjoy great food every weekend. 32475 Highway 79 South G101 Temecula, CA
  Fee: call for information and scheduleTime: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 302.8338

• Saturday Nights -- Live Music in Old Town at Tesoro Winery
  Celebration, Live Music: Enjoy fabulous wines, and great entertainment each Saturday night at Tesoro Winery in our tasting room in Old Town Temecula on Front Street at Sixth. Advance reservations requested to insure seating.
  Fee: 1 Pd Winetasting or 1 Glass of Wine Min/ppTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 308.0000

• TBA -- Ol' Fashioned Christmas Celebration at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
  Holiday, Dining: Add a touch of sparkle to this year's holiday festivities and experience our Christmas tradition first hand. We're rolling out the red carpet with special menu creations and phenomenal wine pairings in our Vineyard Rose Restaurant. Spirits are sure to soar as you relax and let our staff attend to every detail while the exquisite holiday decor delights you. 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (951) 587.9463 ext. 7237

• TBA -- New Year's Eve Music Extravaganza
  Holiday, Celebration: A fabulous night of music from the 60's/70's/80's and today, performed by Ambrosia, Terry Sylvester (The Hollies), John Ford Coley and Tommy Tutone. Enjoy a four course gourmet dinner and all night party and dancing! Keyways Winery, 37388 De Portola Road, Temecula
  Fee: $130-$175Time: Call for information Phone Number: (951) 302.7888

• TBA -- New Year's Eve Extravaganza
  Celebration, Live Music: This event is for anyone looking to enjoy an incredible, innovative meal, live music, dancing, Ponte wine and a fabulous time. Ponte Family Estate, 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula
  Fee: $175 per person/$158 Wine Club priceTime: 7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Phone Number: (877) 314.WINE

• TBA -- New Year's Eve at Noon Party
  Holiday, Celebration: Celebrate the New Year Pennypickle-style...at noon instead of midnight! You won't want to miss the Professor's VERY special party for those too young to stay up late. Workshop closes to the general public for this fun-filled celebration. Be sure to reserve your spot early! Temecula Children's Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula
  Fee: $5 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 308.6376