Downtown Winter Lights
Winter Lights and Tree Lighting Celebration
Winter Lights is Santa Rosa's destination for season long holiday fun! It all starts the day after Thanksgiving in Downtown Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square with the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration.
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Tree Lighting Celebration
It all kicks off the day after Thanksgiving, November 29, 2024 with the Tree Lighting Celebration on Courthouse Square. Family friendly activities, live entertainment, delicious holiday drinks and treats, photos with Santa, and of course the official lighting of the Courthouse Square tree with a skating show by Redwood Ice Theatre Company and everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy! It’s all part of this FREE community celebration!
Skating on the Square
Come enjoy skating on the Square in Downtown Santa Rosa with our zero-energy rink. This eco-friendly option reduces environmental impact while still providing a smooth, stable surface, perfect for beginners or anyone improving their skills. Skate helpers are also available for extra support, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience.
More details coming soon!
Downtown Shopping
Not only are Downtown's dozens of retailers and restaurants open and offering holiday specials, but a variety of holiday markets will also be happening on the Square bringing you the perfect place to buy local gifts and celebrate the season with the ones you love. For a list of stores, click here
Food And Drink
After enjoying skating or an outdoor holiday season stroll consider supporting our local restaurants and breweries. There are over 40 restaurants in Downtown Santa Rosa, featuring cuisine from all over the world. There is literally something for everyone and every elf's taste!
For more information visit the Downtown Santa Rosa Winter Lights Page.
Santa Rosa and the Holidays
Santa Rosa is the happening holiday hub for all there is to see, do, eat, drink, and explore.
For more information check out our What To Do page.
