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The Holidays are Going to Be LIT in MoVal!

By William Cortez, Community Writer
December 3, 2025 at 01:47pm. Views: 1144

City residents and visitors can enjoy play in the snow right here in Moreno Valley. Enjoy snow play, food vendors, and a carnival featuring free jumpers, games, and crafts.

Pre-register at the Conference and Recreation Center or register online.

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location
: Civic Center Amphitheater (maplink)
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Get Your Snow Day Wristbands

Pre-register at the Conference and Recreation Center or register online. Snow conditions may vary-no refunds. Pre-registration November 3 to December 3.

Adults permitted in Tot lot with paid wristband. 1 adult per child.

Cost
Resident fee $6 | Non-resident fee: $8
Fee includes 45 minutes of snow play & unlimited fun zone activities. Snow play begins at 10 am.

Purchase Online

Picking Up Your Wristband
You can pick up presale wristbands a the event's Will Call booth. Please arrive 30 minutes earlier than your time slot to account for parking and potential lines.

At the Event
If wristbands are still available on the day of the event, they may be purchased inside the Conference and Recreation Center at 9 am.

Join us at City Hall on Saturday, December 6, at 5:45 p.m. for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

This free event features entertainment, photos with Santa, and hot cocoa & cookies as we commence with the lighting of Moreno Valley’s 30-foot tree.

For more information, call 951.413.3280.

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