The Southwest Women’s Chorus’ Christmas in the Air concert is a local favorite! Come and enjoy enchanting holiday favorites that will fill you with the joy of the season. Our annual Christmas concert features holiday carols, seasonal classics, and sing-alongs for the whole family to enjoy. Let us help you kick off your holiday season.

What a bright time, it's the right time to light the Christmas tree! While we wait for the countdown to the light the tree at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, enjoy a tasty treat, a visit from Santa Claus and a festive performance by Resonate! Vocal Group.

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens Based on the story by Charles Dickens Through special arrangement with Music Theatre International Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. He is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" sharing his love with those that mean the most to him. Holiday Family Fun!

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens Based on the story by Charles Dickens Through special arrangement with Music Theatre International Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. He is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" sharing his love with those that mean the most to him. Holiday Family Fun!

Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.

Enjoy twinkling lights from decorated floats, holiday music from school marching bands, and festive marchers making their way down the parade route as we celebrate "30 Years of Love" at Santa's Electric Light Parade.

A conference where female high school students can converse about their future with leading women in their industries. Female mentors will be available from the medical, government, entertainment, education, and finance sectors. This conference is open to all female high school students. For more information contact Charles Walker at charles.walker@temeculaca.gov

Wear your ugly sweater for a holiday craft and treat. Ages 3-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries. Children need to have registered in order to participate in program. Registration takes place on Wednesday, December 11th at 3:30 P.M. *Space is limited. Please arrive early to best ensure seating. We encourage carpooling. Program dates & times subject to change.

Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.

Having starred in the award-winning feature documentary film, The Making of The Nutcracker at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, The Ballet Studio offers their renowned version of the most-performed ballet in the world. This enchanting tale of a girl’s first love, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, is set to Tchaikovsky's classic score. Experience the magic in Clara-Marie’s journey of joy, fear, her first love and with that… excitement, trepidation and fantasy! Recognized in the LA Times as one of the best to see in Southern California and rated one of the top in KIDS GUIDE MAGAZINE for Nutcrackers to take children to. This is the Perfect Holiday Outing for the whole family! Join us for our 15th Season!

The Temecula Valley Museum's Second Saturday Cultural Celebration will explore Christmas traditions throughout the world. This celebration will include complimentary food, music, activities, and art.

Having starred in the award-winning feature documentary film, The Making of The Nutcracker at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, The Ballet Studio offers their renowned version of the most-performed ballet in the world. This enchanting tale of a girl’s first love, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, is set to Tchaikovsky's classic score. Experience the magic in Clara-Marie’s journey of joy, fear, her first love and with that… excitement, trepidation and fantasy! Recognized in the LA Times as one of the best to see in Southern California and rated one of the top in KIDS GUIDE MAGAZINE for Nutcrackers to take children to. This is the Perfect Holiday Outing for the whole family! Join us for our 15th Season!

Having starred in the award-winning feature documentary film, The Making of The Nutcracker at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, The Ballet Studio offers their renowned version of the most-performed ballet in the world. This enchanting tale of a girl’s first love, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, is set to Tchaikovsky's classic score. Experience the magic in Clara-Marie’s journey of joy, fear, her first love and with that… excitement, trepidation and fantasy! Recognized in the LA Times as one of the best to see in Southern California and rated one of the top in KIDS GUIDE MAGAZINE for Nutcrackers to take children to. This is the Perfect Holiday Outing for the whole family! Join us for our 15th Season!

Having starred in the award-winning feature documentary film, The Making of The Nutcracker at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, The Ballet Studio offers their renowned version of the most-performed ballet in the world. This enchanting tale of a girl’s first love, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, is set to Tchaikovsky's classic score. Experience the magic in Clara-Marie’s journey of joy, fear, her first love and with that… excitement, trepidation and fantasy! Recognized in the LA Times as one of the best to see in Southern California and rated one of the top in KIDS GUIDE MAGAZINE for Nutcrackers to take children to. This is the Perfect Holiday Outing for the whole family! Join us for our 15th Season!

Having starred in the award-winning feature documentary film, The Making of The Nutcracker at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival, The Ballet Studio offers their renowned version of the most-performed ballet in the world. This enchanting tale of a girl’s first love, a Rat King, a Nutcracker, and a Prince, is set to Tchaikovsky's classic score. Experience the magic in Clara-Marie’s journey of joy, fear, her first love and with that… excitement, trepidation and fantasy! Recognized in the LA Times as one of the best to see in Southern California and rated one of the top in KIDS GUIDE MAGAZINE for Nutcrackers to take children to. This is the Perfect Holiday Outing for the whole family! Join us for our 15th Season!

Classics at The Merc is a bi-monthly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon we feature an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Our performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. The Classics at The Merc series is curated by Michael Molnau: Principal Violist, Music Librarian, and Orchestra Personnel Manager for the California Chamber Orchestra. In addition to featuring professional musicians from our own community, our close affiliations with San Diego State University’s Adams’ Project and with the Consortium of Southern California Chamber Music Presenters allow us to present a wide range of talent from Southern California and beyond. For more information on the California Chamber Orchestra, please visit www.calchamberorchestra.org.

Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.

CABARET AT THE MERC brings the very best of Broadway to beautiful Old Town Temecula, on the last Sunday of each month!

Ring in the new year Temecula style with the infamous Grape Drop! Celebrate 2020 twice with an East Coast (9pm) and West Coast (midnight) countdown. The New Year’s Eve Grape Drop will include live music, food vendors, and kid’s activities. Free Fun Zone will be open from 6:00-10:00pm.