# Calico Holiday Fest at Calico Ghost Town

> Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, 36600 Ghost Town Rd, Yermo, CA 92398
- Ages: All ages (historic 1880s mining town; dirt main street suitable for rugged strollers)
- Price: $10 adults (12+); $5 youth (ages 4–11); free for children 3 and under; free parking.
- Organizer: San Bernardino County Regional Parks
- Official page: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-ghost-town/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Experience an authentic 1880s Old West holiday celebration at Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, perched in the desert hills near Barstow. The historic silver mining town is trimmed with rustic cedar garlands, red ribbons, and pioneer holiday decor. Living history reenactors stage humorous western stunt shows with holiday themes, while Victorian carolers stroll through town in period frontier attire.

Children can visit Santa Claus inside the historic Silver King Mine office, take scenic open-air rides on the Calico & Odessa Railroad, and pan for real fool's gold in the creek. At dusk, the entire town gathers around the town hall for the ceremonial lighting of the Calico Christmas tree. Sturdy all-terrain strollers or wagons are recommended for the historic unpaved main street.

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