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Salinas welcomes Christmas 2025 around Oldtown and the National Steinbeck Center, blending cultural history with holiday charm. You'll discover holiday performances, winter events, and Christmas entertainment at seasonal markets, outdoor concerts, and community tree lightings.

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Salinas Christmas Events

Salinas Christmas Markets and Shopping

Country Christmas in Salinas
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Country Christmas

Thursday, December 12, 2024
📍 Salinas Sports Complex
1034 N Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906
(1.2 mi from Salinas)

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💰 Budget: FREE
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⚡ Energy: Low

Event Description

Experience the magic of the second annual Country Christmas at the Salinas Sports Complex. This free community event offers a delightful evening for families, featuring complimentary hot cocoa and candy canes, photos with Cowboy Santa, and a festive ornament-making station. Children aged 2-12 will receive a special gift, and the evening culminates with an outdoor tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy live performances by Luna Creciente Folklorico Dancers while browsing food available for purchase.

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Salinas Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment

A Charlie Brown Christmas 2025 in Salinas
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025
📍 ARIEL Theatrical
320 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
(0.3 mi from Salinas)

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💰 Budget: $$$
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⚡ Energy: Medium

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Experience the timeless magic of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' live on stage! This beloved production brings Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang to life as they discover the true meaning of the holiday season. Join them for a heartwarming journey filled with wit, wisdom, and festive cheer.

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Christmas Events Near Salinas

Marina Christmas Events

City of Marina Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Marina
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City of Marina Annual Holiday Tree Lighting (Marina)

📍 City of Marina
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(8.2 mi from Salinas)
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Monterey Christmas Events

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📍 Downtown Monterey
(14.6 mi from Salinas)
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📍 Ice Skating by the Bay
Nov 22, 2024
(14.3 mi from Salinas)
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Watsonville Christmas Events

Holiday Lights in the Plaza in Watsonville
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Holiday Lights in the Plaza (Watsonville)

📍 City Plaza
Nov 21, 2024
(16.9 mi from Salinas)
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Sparky's Holiday Lights (Watsonville)

📍 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Nov 28, 2025
(19.4 mi from Salinas)
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Carmel By The Sea Christmas Events

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Holidays in the Park - Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony (Carmel)

📍 Devendorf Park
Dec 5, 2025
(17.0 mi from Salinas)
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical in Carmel
Carmel
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Carmel)

📍 Outdoor Forest Theater
Nov 29, 2025
(17.1 mi from Salinas)
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Hollister Christmas Events

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Hollister Lights on Celebration (Hollister)

📍 Downtown Hollister
Nov 29, 2025
(17.7 mi from Salinas)
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The Adventure to the North Pole - A Family Christmas Light Festival in Tres Pinos
Tres Pinos
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The Adventure to the North Pole - A Family Christmas Light Festival (Tres Pinos)

📍 Bolado Park
Nov 30, 2025
(20.3 mi from Salinas)
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Gilroy Christmas Events

North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens in Gilroy
Gilroy
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North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens (Gilroy)

📍 Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Nov 28, 2025
(22.7 mi from Salinas)
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Soledad Christmas Events

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Soledad
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Soledad Christmas Parade (Soledad)

📍 Cesar Chavez Park
Dec 7, 2024
(25.1 mi from Salinas)
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Santa Cruz Christmas Events

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📍 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
(28.0 mi from Salinas)
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Santa Cruz Harbor Lighted Boat Parade in Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Harbor Lighted Boat Parade (Santa Cruz)

📍 Santa Cruz Harbor
Dec 6, 2025
(27.5 mi from Salinas)
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