Lighting Up the Holidays: Tree Lighting Celebrations Around the East Bay
Discover festive tree lighting ceremonies and holiday parades throughout the East Bay in November and December 2026!
Kick off the holiday season alongside friends, family and neighbors at a traditional tree lighting ceremony! Come together with your community for an evening of festive fun, holiday cheer and shared traditions that bring everyone closer this special time of year. Discover these local tree lighting celebrations happening throughout November and December 2026!
Holiday Tree Lighting – Martinez
Friday, November 20, 2026
7:30pm
Main Street Plaza, Downtown Martinez
For more information, visit DowntownMartinez.org.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – San Ramon
Friday, November 20, 2026
6pm – 7pm
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
For more information, visit CityCenterBishopRanch.com.
Lighting of the Old Oak Tree – Danville
Friday, November 27, 2026
5pm
Downtown Danville
For more information, visit Danville.CA.gov.
26th Jelly Belly Tree Lighting – Fairfield
Saturday, November 28, 2026
5pm – 8pm
Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield
For more information, visit JellyBelly.com.
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting – Dublin
Thursday, December 3, 2026
6pm – 8pm
Dublin Civic Center, Dublin
For more information, visit Dublin.CA.gov/HolidayHappenings.
Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting – Walnut Creek
Thursday, December 3, 2026
6pm – 8:30pm
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
For more information, visit BroadwayPlaza.com/Events.
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting – Dublin
Thursday, December 3, 2026
6pm – 8pm
Dublin Civic Center, Dublin
For more information, visit Dublin.CA.gov/HolidayHappenings.
Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting – Walnut Creek
Thursday, December 3, 2026
6pm – 8:30pm
Broadway Plaza, Downtown Walnut Creek
For more information, visit BroadwayPlaza.com/Events.
It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette – Lafayette
Friday, December 4, 2026
4pm – 6pm
Lafayette Plaza, Downtown Lafayette
For more information, visit LafayetteChamber.org/Holiday.
Annual Tree Lighting & Mayor’s Sing-Along – Concord
Friday, December 4, 2026
5:30pm – 8pm
Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord
For more information, visit CityOfConcord.org/DowntownEvents.
It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette – Lafayette
Friday, December 4, 2026
4pm – 6pm
Lafayette Plaza, Lafayette
For more information, visit LafayetteChamber.org/Holiday.
Hometown Holiday Celebration – Pleasanton
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Parade at 5pm, Tree Lighting Follows
Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton
For more information, visit HometownHoliday.com.
