Event · Community

34th Annual Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

When

Through Jan 3Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; Santa photos Sat–Sun 12–8 pm and Mon–Fri 4–8 pm (Nov 22 – Dec 23)

Where

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

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Cost

No admission price printed for viewing the lights; Santa photo price not printed; Breakfast with Santa adults $45 / children 3–11 $20 plus gratuity and tax

Organizer

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in downtown Riverside is decorated with more than 10 million lights, animated displays and holiday figures for its 34th Annual Festival of Lights, which the hotel lists as November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027. The season opens with a switch-on ceremony with fireworks, live entertainment and a visit from Santa. On-property holiday experiences listed on the hotel page include Merry Memories Santa Photos (November 22 – December 23, 2026; Saturday–Sunday 12:00p–8:00p, Monday–Friday 4:00p–8:00p; price not printed), Breakfast with Santa (November 22 – December 20, 2026; adults $45, children ages 3–11 $20 plus gratuity and tax, under 3 complimentary, prepayment required), Thanksgiving Day and Christmas brunches, and a Lights & Delights Tour starting November 23 at 5PM, 7PM and 9PM (adults $65, children ages 6–12 $35 plus tax). Walking the illuminated exterior and courtyards is described as open to guests and visitors; no admission price is printed.