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!
Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration November 29, 2024
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 & 31st
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
Festivities on 4th is a joyous winter celebration that brings the community together to ring in the holiday spirit. This experience is a joint effort by key organizations in Santa Rosa, each contributing their unique charm to make your holiday season truly special.
- Historic Railroad Square: Horse Carriage Rides
- Santa Rosa Plaza: Photos with Santa Claus
- Downtown Santa Rosa: Skating on the Square
More details coming soon!
Sponsorship Opportunities
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