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Marin and Bay Area Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Events 2025

Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting San Francisco

All across Marin and the Bay Area, communities celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a traditional tree lighting ceremony or celebration of holiday lights. Many events performances, food and drink vendors, games, and more. Santa might even make an appearance! Here's our list of Christmas tree, holiday light, and Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies and celebrations in Marin County, San Francisco, and Sonoma County. We'll be adding more events as the holidays near, so check back often!

Santa Rosa Winter Lights Tree Lighting Event
Old Courthouse Square — Santa Rosa

Friday, November 28, 4–7 pm

Santa Rosa's annual event to ring in the holiday season will take place on Courthouse Square.

Santa at Ghirardelli Square San Francisco
Ghirardelli Square — San Francisco

Friday, November 28, 4:30–8 pm

Santa arrives to officially illuminate Ghirardelli Square with Christmas lights.

Silverado Christmas Tree lit at night
Silverado Resort — Napa

Friday, November 28, 5:30–7:30 pm

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Silverado Resort with their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Napa Valley.

Meritage holiday tree lighting ceremony
The Meritage Resort & Spa — Napa

Saturday, November 29, 4–8 pm

Celebrate the lighting of the 40-foot tree with live performances, a visit from Santa, and falling "snow" finale!

San Rafael Holiday of Lights Winter Wonderland
Downtown San Rafael — San Rafael

Saturday, November 29, 5–7 pm

At this free, unforgettable experience the spirit of the season comes alive in the heart of Downtown San Rafael.

Jelly Belly Factory tree lighting
Jelly Belly Factory — Fairfield

Saturday, November 29, 5:30–8 pm

Kick off the 2025 holiday season with a tree lighting, live entertainment, parade, and Santa photos.

Holiday Tree Lighting Jack London Square Oakland
Jack London Square — Oakland

Saturday, November 29, 5:45–8 pm

Join Jack London Square and KTVU Fox 2 for a holiday tree lighting in Oakland.

Thrive City Chase Center Christmas Tree and screen with entertainment
Chase Center — San Francisco

Sunday,  November 30, 4–6 pm

Winter Wonderland is tipping off the festive season with the annual Lighting Ceremony featuring the Bay Area’s tallest tree!

San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting
San Francisco Civic Center Plaza — San Francisco

Wednesday, December 3, 4–7 pm

The Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting — a free, family-friendly event — returns for 2025!

Sausalito Holiday Tree Lighting
Viña del Mar Park — Sausalito

Wednesday, December 3, 5–6 pm

The beloved Sausalito Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony returns to Viña del Mar Park with music, lights, laughter, and a visit from Santa.

Claremont Club & Spa — Berkeley

Wednesday, December 3, 5:30pm

Kick off the holiday season at the Claremont Resort & Club Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy hot cocoa and photos with Santa.

Ritz Carlton San Francisco Holiday Tree outside portico
The Ritz-Carlton — San Francisco

Wednesday, December 3, 5:30–7:30 pm

Join the Ritz-Carlton and special guests for its legendary holiday tree lighting.

McLaren Lodge Holiday Tree Lighting
McLaren Lodge — San Francisco

Thursday, December 4, 4–8 pm

Kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting celebration in Golden Gate Park, featuring free activities for all

Santa next to fireplace
Fairmont Sonoma Mission inn — Sonoma

Thursday, December 4, 4:30 pm

Visit the Sonoma Mission Inn as they light up the iconic Sycamore tree and celebrate the holiday season, Sonoma style!

Tree lighting holiday christmas petaluma
Theater Square — Petaluma

Friday, December 5, 6–8 pm

Celebrate the holidays with Santa, entertainment, and family fun in downtown Petaluma.

Downtown Tiburon — Tiburon

Saturday, December 6, 2–5 pm

Join friends and neighbors and experience the ultimate holiday celebration in downtown Tiburon. Tree lighting is back by popular demand!

Downtown Novato Tree Lighting drone view city hall
Novato City Hall — Novato

Saturday, December 6, 4–7:30 pm

Enjoy holiday crafts, artisan vendors, holiday treats, Santa Claus and live performances.

San Anselmo Holiday Tree Lighting
Imagination Park — San Anselmo

Saturday, December 6, 5–8 pm

Come to downtown San Anselmo for an afternoon of fun and celebration.

Yerba Buena Gardens tree lighting graphic
Yerba Buena Gardens — San Francisco

Saturday, December 6, 6–7:30 pm

Join Yerba Buena Gardens for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer as they light their living Coastal Redwood tree.

Mill Valley Winterfest train ride
Depot Plaza — Mill Valley

Sunday, December 7, 2–6 pm

Mill Valley's annual Winterfest returns... visit with Santa, live music, games and more.

3rd Annual San Anselmo Chanukah Festival
San Anselmo Town Hall Plaza — San Anselmo

Sunday, December 14, 3:30–4:30 pm

Bring the family to the 3rd Annual Chanukah Festival with Chabad of West Marin.

Novato Grand Menorah Lighting
Novato City Hall — Novato

Sunday, December 14, 5 pm

Join together as we light up the night with a Chanukah Celebration!

Menorah Lighting Downtown San Rafael
Downtown San Rafael Plaza — San Rafael

December 21, 5–6:30 pm

Join Chabad of Marin and the City of San Rafael as we celebrate the first Sunday night of Chanukah.