Tree Lighting Ceremonies Around the Bay Area

Let there be light in your holiday season when you experience the spectacle of a traditional tree lighting ceremony. These celebrations will offer festivities for all ages to enjoy – from live music and refreshments to visits from Santa Claus. Mark your calendar with one of these popular ceremonies and make great memories that will last a lifetime!

Lighting of the Old Oak Tree
Friday, November 24, 2023 • 5:15 – 8pm
Diablo Rd, Downtown Danville

Downtown Martinez Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25, 2023 • 4 – 6pm
Main Street Plaza, Downtown Martinez

Jelly Belly Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25, 2023 • 5 – 8pm
1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield

Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
Thursday, November 30, 2023 • 5:30 – 8:30pm
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Dublin Holiday Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 1, 2022 • 7pm
Dublin Civic Center • 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin

San Ramon Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 2, 2023 • 6 – 6:30pm
San Ramon City Hall & Central Park, San Ramon

Light Up the Night in Pleasant Hill
Saturday, December 2 • 4:30 – 7:30pm
Crescent Drive, Downtown Pleasant Hill

Downtown Fairfield Tree Lighting
Friday, December 1, 2023 • 6 – 8:30pm
Downtown Fairfield

Benicia Open House & Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 1, 2023 • 6 – 9pm
Main Street, Downtown Benicia

Concord’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 1, 2023 • 5:30 – 8pm
Todos Santos Plaza • 2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord

Hometown Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 2, 2023 • 5pm
Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton

Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade & Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 2, 2023 • 6pm – 9pm
Downtown Livermore

Vallejo’s Mad Hatter Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 2, 2023 • 4:30 – 6:30pm
JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo

It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette
Sunday, December 3, 2023 • 4:30 – 6:30pm
Lafayette Plaza Park • Plaza Way, Lafayette