Something extra to celebrate
Plan a Santa visit, choose a Character Night, or celebrate New Year’s Eve with Mento Buru. Find the dates and details for your holiday night.
Find your kind of holiday night
Explore operating nights, Santa visits, Character Nights, and New Year’s Eve. Character schedules are subject to change. This calendar does not show live ticket availability.
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| 8Outside season | 9Outside season | 10Outside season | 11Outside season | 12Outside season | 13Outside season | 14Outside season |
| 15Outside season | 16Outside season | 17Outside season | 18Outside season | 19Outside season | 20Outside season | 21Outside season |
| 22Outside season | 23Outside season | 24Outside season | 25Outside season | 26Outside season | 27Outside season | |
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| 3Outside season | 4Outside season | 5Outside season | 6Outside season | 7Outside season | 8Outside season | 9Outside season |
| 10Outside season | 11Outside season | 12Outside season | 13Outside season | 14Outside season | 15Outside season | 16Outside season |
| 17Outside season | 18Outside season | 19Outside season | 20Outside season | 21Outside season | 22Outside season | 23Outside season |
| 24Outside season | 25Outside season | 26Outside season | 27Outside season | 28Outside season | 29Outside season | 30Outside season |
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Select a date for evening hours and activities.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
$3 early-season weekday admission discount. Applied at checkout.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Closed · Christmas Day
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sponsored by Entruity. Mento Buru performs from 6 p.m.–9 p.m.. Countdown and ball drop at 9 p.m.; apple cider served for the ball drop. Special-event pricing applies.
New Year’s Eve details & pricesBuy New Year’s Eve Tickets (opens in a new tab)Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
HolidayLights: 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
5:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m. · Included in admission.
Timed arrival tickets: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for parking.
Candy Cane Express starts at 5:30 p.m.; last ride 15 minutes before closing. Weather dependent.
Character schedule subject to change.
All times are local to CALM Zoo (Pacific time). Closed Christmas Day. For updates, use the contact details below.
Call 661-546-8940 during business hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m..
For after-hours questions, call 661-524-7416 or text 661-524-7416.
More holiday magic
Character Nights run December 26 through January 2, except New Year’s Eve. Visits are included in admission; the schedule is subject to change.
December 26–January 2, except New Year’s Eve.
Sunday–Thursday: 5:45–8:45 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 5:45–9:45 p.m.
December 26: Galactic Adventure Night
December 27: Princess Night
December 28: Magic and Wizard Night
December 29: K-Pop Monster Night
December 30: Villains Night
January 1: Superheroes Night
January 2: Ice Princess Night
Character Nights are included in admission. Schedule subject to change.
Check the date and time before purchasing tickets for a character visit. Appearances are subject to change.
Ticket & visit information
A look back at Character Nights
A few guest moments from previous appearances. Select a photo for a closer look.
Photos show previous Character Nights. See this season’s schedule below; appearances are subject to change.
December 31, 2026
The NYE Extravaganza returns with Mento Buru. Make room for a festive finish to the year at HolidayLights.
December 31, 2026 · Sponsored by Entruity
Mento Buru performs from 6–9 p.m.
Countdown and ball drop at 9 p.m., with apple cider served for the ball drop.
New Year’s Eve sponsor
Live music
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Bring your team, family, or favorite people together for a private HolidayLights celebration. Send your inquiry right here on this website.
