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Marin and Bay Area Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Events 2024

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!

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

Saturday, November 23, 4–10 pm

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

Sonoma Plaza with holiday lights
Sonoma Plaza — Sonoma

Saturday, November 23, 5–8 pm

The Lighting of the Plaza is the first official holiday event in wine country and a beloved Sonoma tradition!

Pier 39 Christmas Tree
Pier 39 — San Francisco

Daily November 26–January 6, 5–10 pm

Enjoy the holidays all season long with Pier 39's nightly tree lighting musical moments on its 60’ Christmas tree.

Winter Lights Santa and Courthouse
Old Courthouse Square — Santa Rosa

Friday, November 29, 4–7 pm

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

San Rafael Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland
Downtown San Rafael — San Rafael

Saturday, November 30, 11 am–6 pm

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

Civic Center Holiday Tree Lighting San Francisco
San Francisco Civic Center Plaza — San Francisco

Wednesday, December 4, 4–7 pm

The Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting — a free, family-friendly event — returns for 2024!

Tree lighting holiday christmas petaluma
Theater Square — Petaluma

Friday, December 6, 5:30–7:30 pm

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

Novato Holiday Tree Lighting
Novato City Hall — Novato

Saturday, December 7, 4–7:30 pm

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

San Anselmo Imagination Park Holiday Decorations
Imagination Park — San Anselmo

Saturday, December 7, 4–7:30 pm

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

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

Saturday, December 2, 5:45–8 pm

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

Mill Valley Winterfest
Lytton Square and the Depot Plaza — Mill Valley

Sunday, December 8, noon–5 pm

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

Menorah Lighting
Union Square — San Francisco

Sunday, December 29, 2–6 pm

The annual lighting of the Union Square menorah kicks off on Sunday, December 29 with "Bill Graham Menorah Day".