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.
Tree Lighting Celebration
It all kicks off the day after Thanksgiving 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
Lace up your skates and glide across the Skating on the Square synthetic, zero-energy ice rink—an eco-friendly option that uses no water or electricity while providing a smooth, stable surface perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills, with skate helpers available for extra support to ensure everyone can join in the fun.
Skating Rink Hours (open rain or shine)
- Thursdays & Fridays — 4 to 8 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays — 12 to 8 pm*
*special hours on December 24th, 30th & 31st - 12/24 — 11am to 5pm
- 12/30 — 12pm to 8pm
- 12/31 — 11am to 5pm
Themed Skating Nights
- 12/5 — Nightmare Before Christmas
- 12/12 — A Groovy Holiday/70s Disco
- 12/19 — Ugly Sweater
- 12/26 — Pajama Party
Winter Lights Events
- 11/29 — Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
- 11/30 - 12/29 — Winter Lights: Skating on the Square
- 12/13 — Sonoma County Pride's 3rd Annual Drag On Ice
- 12/14 — 4th Annual French Christmas Market
More coming soon!
Santa Rosa's Festivities on 4th
Explore the best of Santa Rosa this season with our FREE Festivities on 4th Passport! Check in at participating holiday activities and businesses across Historic Railroad Square, Downtown Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Plaza, and along 4th Street to earn points toward a collectible holiday prize.
- Historic Railroad Square: Horse Carriage Rides
- Santa Rosa Plaza: Photos with Santa Claus
- Downtown Santa Rosa: Skating on the Square
- Plus MORE!
Share Your Winter Lights Experiences
Send us your pictures and videos for a chance to be featured on our socials and website. #WinterLights
Sponsorship Opportunities
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