A lot of events have been cancelled in 2020, but holiday cheer is still happening in the city of Eastvale. There are a few holiday and family fun events that will take place virtually or with socially distancing. Check out what’s offered below.

Letters to Santa

When: November to December 14

Where: Eastvale Community Center, 13820 Schleisman Rd., Eastvale CA 92880

Details: The Eastvale Community Center will be receiving letters to Santa for a Special delivery to the North Pole! Drop off or mail your letter before December 14th to ensure it gets to Santa in time. The mailbox will be open Mondays – Fridays from 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM.

Christmas Marketplace and Tree Lighting

When: December 4 from 5 to 9 pm

Where: VantagePoint Church, 8500 Archibald Avenue, Eastvale

Details: Support small businesses at this Christmas marketplace and enjoy some tasty treats and live music to get you into the holiday spirit. Also get a socially distanced photo with Santa! Santa is coming at 5:45 p.m. and the tree lighting will be at 6 p.m.

Virtual Tree Lighting

When: December 4 at 6 p.m.

Where: JCSD Youtube or Facebook 

Details: Virtual Tree Lighting will take place with community performances by On Pointe Dance Studio, JCSD Tiny Tot Participants, and the Eastvale Symphony Orchestra. There will also be a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus! Tune in as we kick off the holiday season!

Winter Wonderland Donations

When: Send by December 10

Details: Corona-Norco United Way is hosting their annual Winter Wonderland event providing holiday cheer to 100 families! This year for Winter Wonderland, they will be issuing “Mystery Boxes” for participants. The boxes will be large boxes customized to each participant-beautifully wrapped and will include items such as food vouchers/gift cards, a toy or ball, a game, COVID-19 supplies, and gift cards for teens! Donations can be provided by PayPal Corona-Norco United Way, at www.unitedway.org/donateor checks can be made out to Corona-Norco United Way and mailed to P.O. Box 1809, Corona, CA 92878-1809. For more information contact Alia Rodriguez at Alia.Rodriguez@cnunitedway.org.

Friday Flicks and Food Trucks

When: December 11

Where: Eastvale Community Park, 12750 Citrus Avenue, Eastvale, CA 92880

Movies: The Grinch (animated) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Polar Express is from 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Details: Tickets are $25 per vehicle and must be purchased online at the JCSD website. Gates open 45 min before showtime.

•Food trucks will be located on the North East Corner of the Concession Building in the parking lot.

• Restrooms and handwashing stations will be onsite. Restrooms will be sanitized frequently.

• You must not leave your assigned parking space area except to visit the restrooms or to pick up your food from the food trucks. No congregating with others outside of your vehicle group is permitted.

• Masks must be worn whenever you are unable to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet between you and others outside of your vehicle group.

• Moviegoers are welcome to bring in food and drinks. Food trucks will have food available for purchase. For a current listing of food trucks scheduled, please follow us @jcsdparks.

• No: Alcohol and/or Smoking/Vaping, walkups to the event site permitted, no animals allowed (with the exception of service animals)

Eastvale Home Decorating Contest

When: Submissions due by December 15

Details: The City of Eastvale and JCSD Parks & Recreation Department are in search of the BEST Holiday Display in Eastvale! Submit your beautifully decorated home in our Holiday Decorating Contest by December 15th for your chance to win great prizes! To register your home please email your your name and address to specialevents@jcsd.us.