7 Free Holiday Activities to Enjoy in Rancho Cucamonga and Other Neighboring Cities in the Inland Empire

With all the commercialized aspects of Christmas, take time to enjoy the holiday season for free in Rancho Cucamonga and other neighboring cities in the Inland Empire. Discover where the free holiday activities in the Inland Empire are and begin to celebrate the Christmas Season without expense. Since these events are free, be prepared to encounter large crowds in attendance. Nonetheless, these following events are a great way to break up the monotony and to take a short breather away from the Christmas shopping frenzy.

1. Free Christmas Light Tour in Alta Loma
You can tour blocks of homes decorated in Christmas Lights and a wide variety of Yard Appropriate Holiday Ornaments in Alta Loma off of the corner of Carnelian St. and Thoroughbred Lane. Be prepared for a parade of cars lined up to see the lights. If you are able to find street parking, you can stroll the sidewalks as you enjoy the lights. If not, you are free to do a 'drive-by' to enjoy the Christmas Scenery in the warmth of your car.

2. Free Photograph with Santa Underwater
As part of the Spark of Love Toy Drive, Sport Chalet (12449 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga) is offering a free photo opportunity with Santa underwater on December 15th from 10AM-5PM. Just bring an unwrapped toy to the store, your bathing suit and towel. Toys will be going to the less fortunate children of the community conducted by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department.

3. Free Candy Canes at the Ho-Ho Parade
The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department (909-477-2828) is escorting Santa Claus on December 21 throughout the City of Rancho Cucamonga starting at 5PM. If you happen to catch him on your street, say "hello." Santa will be giving away free candy canes.

4. Free Festival of Lights
From 5th St. to 10th St. in Riverside, a free festival of Christmas Lights will be displayed. Free holiday entertainment will also be available. You can participate in a carriage ride and skating for a small fee.

5. Free Breakfasts at Daily Misa de Gallo at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish
Starting December 17th-22nd, parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish (12704 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga) will be hosting a week long free breakfast for those attending the early morning masses or Misa de Gallo (a Filipino Custom to celebrate Christmas) at 5:30AM.

6. Free Dinner & Show at St Peter & St Paul Simbang Gabi Kick-off
St. Peter & St. Paul Catholic Church (9135 Banyan St, Alta Loma) is the first church in the San Bernardino Diocese to conduct the first Simbang Gabi of the 2007 season on December 16th at 5:30PM. After mass, free dinner will be served in the hall and a show of talent will be performed by local residents from nearby parishes. The show includes vocal soloists, the Sacred Heart Choral Group Isang Himig, the Filipino Cursillo of San Bernardino's 4th Day Band, and more.

7. Free Nightly "Snow" at Victoria Gardens and other Activities
From now until December 23, Victoria Gardens (12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga) has nightly snow falls in the center courtyard around the Christmas Tree. Take the kids and watch the amazement in their faces as the "snow" falls from the sky.