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.
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
The fun doesn't stop there! From the Tree Lighting until the New Year, lace up your skates and glide across the Skating on the Square synthetic, zero-energy ice rink. This eco-friendly option requires zero water and zero electricity to run all 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
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
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!
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!
Sponsorship Opportunities
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