California events in December 2026

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• UC Davis vs. Portland (men's basketball)

  Dec 1, 2026 · Davis, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC Davis vs. Portland, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UCLA vs. Oregon (men's basketball)

  Dec 1, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UCLA vs. Oregon, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Santa Clara vs. Fresno State (men's basketball)

  Dec 2, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Santa Clara vs. Fresno State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Cal State Fullerton vs. Sacramento State (men's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. Sacramento State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Grand Illuminations (DTLA)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Opening celebration with holiday market (noon-8 p.m.), 5:30 p.m. tree lighting; light installations follow.

  Source: Organizer

• Lodi Parade of Lights

  Dec 3, 2026 · Lodi, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade at 6:17 p.m.; listed as free.

  Source: Tourism board

• Santa Clara vs. San Diego State (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Santa Clara vs. San Diego State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC San Diego vs. California Baptist (men's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. California Baptist, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC San Diego vs. California Baptist (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. California Baptist, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal State Bakersfield (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Santa Barbara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal State Bakersfield, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Balboa Park December Nights

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Holiday · Free admission

  City of San Diego's free holiday festival: Dec 4, 4-10 p.m.; Dec 5, noon-10 p.m.

  Source: City government

• Coronado Holiday Parade & Open House

  Dec 4, 2026 · Coronado, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade, business open houses and tree lighting at Rotary Park.

  Source: Tourism board

• LMU vs. Hawaii (men's basketball)

  Dec 4, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Hawaii, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• The Holiday Market at Petco Park

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Market · Admission: unknown

  Local and European artisan shops, lights, food and drink.

  Source: Tourism board

• Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade at 6 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• Cal State Fullerton vs. Long Beach State (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. Long Beach State, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Encinitas Holiday Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · Encinitas, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Annual holiday parade on Coast Highway 101.

  Source: Tourism board

• Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · Gilroy, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Festival begins 3 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting

  Dec 5, 2026 · Tracy, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade at 6 p.m.

  Source: City government

• Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

  Dec 5, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Tree lighting and holiday displays.

  Source: Tourism board

• OB Holiday Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Ocean Beach holiday parade, more than 40 years running.

  Source: Tourism board

• San Dimas Let It Snow Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · San Dimas, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Holiday Extravaganza parade at 4 p.m.

  Source: City government

• San Jose State vs. Seattle (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · San Jose, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, San Jose State vs. Seattle, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Starlight Parade & Festival (Chula Vista)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Chula Vista, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  61st annual: festival 3 p.m., tree lighting 5:30 p.m., parade 6 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• UC San Diego vs. UC Irvine (women's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. UC Irvine, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Santa Barbara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival

  Dec 6, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade, holiday festival and tree lighting.

  Source: Tourism board

• Santa Clara vs. UC Santa Cruz (women's basketball)

  Dec 6, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Santa Clara vs. UC Santa Cruz, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Stanford vs. Pacific (men's basketball)

  Dec 6, 2026 · Stanford, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Stanford University vs. Pacific, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Davis vs. Chico State (women's basketball)

  Dec 6, 2026 · Davis, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC Davis vs. Chico State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. Cal (women's basketball)

  Dec 7, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Cal, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. Florida Gulf Coast (men's basketball)

  Dec 7, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Florida Gulf Coast, 4:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• San Jose State vs. Long Beach St. (men's basketball)

  Dec 8, 2026 · San Jose, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, San Jose State vs. Long Beach St., 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC San Diego vs. Cal State San Marcos (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. Cal State San Marcos, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UCLA vs. CSU Bakersfield (women's basketball)

  Dec 11, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UCLA vs. CSU Bakersfield, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Art on Main Street

  Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027 · La Quinta, CA · Art Show · Admission: unknown

  Dates: Dec 12, 2026 and Jan 2, 16 and 30, 2027.

  Source: Organizer

• La Mesa Holiday in the Village

  Dec 12, 2026 · La Mesa, CA · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  Local craft vendor stands, caroling and live entertainment.

  Source: Tourism board

• Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

  Dec 12, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Boat parade with SeaWorld fireworks.

  Source: Tourism board

• San Jose State vs. Southern Utah (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · San Jose, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, San Jose State vs. Southern Utah, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC San Diego vs. Stanton (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. Stanton, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Cal State Fullerton vs. Denver (women's basketball)

  Dec 13, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. Denver, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Port of San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

  Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · San Diego, CA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  80+ decorated boats; held Dec. 13 and Dec. 20.

  Source: Tourism board

• UC Davis vs. Montana (women's basketball)

  Dec 13, 2026 · Davis, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC Davis vs. Montana, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Stanford vs. Northern Colorado (men's basketball)

  Dec 14, 2026 · Stanford, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Stanford University vs. Northern Colorado, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Davis vs. Cal Baptist (men's basketball)

  Dec 14, 2026 · Davis, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC Davis vs. Cal Baptist, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC San Diego vs. Pacific (women's basketball)

  Dec 14, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. Pacific, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Stanford vs. Arizona State (women's basketball)

  Dec 17, 2026 · Stanford, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Stanford University vs. Arizona State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Davis vs. Idaho State (men's basketball)

  Dec 17, 2026 · Davis, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC Davis vs. Idaho State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Stanford vs. San Jose State (men's basketball)

  Dec 18, 2026 · Stanford, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Stanford University vs. San Jose State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Santa Barbara vs. Weber State (men's basketball)

  Dec 18, 2026 · Santa Barbara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC Santa Barbara vs. Weber State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. CSU Bakersfield (men's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. CSU Bakersfield, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UCLA vs. Quinnipiac (men's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UCLA vs. Quinnipiac, 1:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Cal State Fullerton vs. Air Force (women's basketball)

  Dec 20, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. Air Force, 11 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Cal State Fullerton vs. Utah Tech (men's basketball)

  Dec 20, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. Utah Tech, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. Howard (women's basketball)

  Dec 20, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Howard, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Santa Clara vs. Montana State (women's basketball)

  Dec 21, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Santa Clara vs. Montana State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Cal State Fullerton vs. Grace U (men's basketball)

  Dec 22, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. Grace U, 12 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. Wyoming (men's basketball)

  Dec 22, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Wyoming, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• San Jose State vs. UC San Diego (men's basketball)

  Dec 22, 2026 · San Jose, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, San Jose State vs. UC San Diego, 4:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Stanford vs. St. Thomas (men's basketball)

  Dec 22, 2026 · Stanford, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Stanford University vs. St. Thomas, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UCLA vs. UC Riverside (men's basketball)

  Dec 22, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UCLA vs. UC Riverside, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• 76ers at Lakers (NBA Christmas Day)

  Dec 25, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  Christmas Day game, 5 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN.

  Source: League news (NBA.com)

• Nuggets at Warriors (NBA Christmas Day)

  Dec 25, 2026 · San Francisco, CA · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  Christmas Day game, 10:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN.

  Source: League news (NBA.com)

• Santa Clara vs. Dominican (women's basketball)

  Dec 28, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Santa Clara vs. Dominican, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Stanford vs. Cal Poly (women's basketball)

  Dec 28, 2026 · Stanford, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Stanford University vs. Cal Poly, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Davis vs. Pacific Union (men's basketball)

  Dec 28, 2026 · Davis, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UC Davis vs. Pacific Union, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. Pepperdine (men's basketball)

  Dec 29, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Pepperdine, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• San Jose State vs. Lincoln (men's basketball)

  Dec 29, 2026 · San Jose, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, San Jose State vs. Lincoln, 4:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Santa Clara vs. Dominican University (men's basketball)

  Dec 29, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Santa Clara vs. Dominican University, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UCLA vs. San Diego State (men's basketball)

  Dec 29, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UCLA vs. San Diego State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UCLA vs. Northwestern (women's basketball)

  Dec 30, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UCLA vs. Northwestern, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Cal State Fullerton vs. UC San Diego (men's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Fullerton, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Cal State Fullerton vs. UC San Diego, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• LMU vs. Seattle U (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Marymount vs. Seattle U, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC San Diego vs. Cal State Fullerton (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · La Jolla, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC San Diego vs. Cal State Fullerton, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• UC Santa Barbara vs. California Baptist (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Santa Barbara, CA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UC Santa Barbara vs. California Baptist, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics