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Miracle on Court Street & San Bernardino Tree Lighting

Through Dec 20Dec 5 – Dec 20 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Kickoff Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at City Hall / Court Street Square. Ongoing Miracle on Court Street Winter Village runs select weekend evenings through Dec 20 with synthetic ice skating, snowfall shows, s'mores fire pits, and Santa visits.

Court Street Square & San Bernardino City Hall349 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401 · 9.9 mi approx. from RiversideDirections

All ages (stroller friendly; free family activities and festive photo backdrops)

FreeFree festival admission, free photos with Santa, and free crafts; skate rental and food vendors extra.

About this adventure

The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department hosts 'Miracle on Court Street', bringing holiday cheer to Downtown San Bernardino. The multi-week celebration launches with the grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside City Hall, featuring school band performances, community dance groups, and a citywide countdown. Throughout the holiday season, Court Street Square transforms into an illuminated winter village complete with an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink, recurring evening snowfall shows, warming fire pits with s'mores kits, and free visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kids can write holiday letters at the North Pole postal station and take rides on a miniature trackless holiday train. The entire downtown plaza is flat, well-lit, and stroller accessible.

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