Christmas in Fair Oaks Tree Lighting
Families gather for an evening of holiday cheer featuring stage performances, children's games, and the lighting of the community candles and tree. Guests can take photos with Santa and other holiday characters, browse vendor booths, and vote in the Festival of Trees. The evening also includes falling snow shows, food trucks, and seasonal warm beverages.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration with Santa visits, stage performances, and tree lighting ceremony.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District
Food & Drink
Food trucks are outside the Community Clubhouse; hot cocoa, cider, and coffee are in the Amphitheatre Courtyard, with free cookies from the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:00PM-8:00PM; the tree will be lit at 7:30pm.
- Parking: Carpooling and ride share are highly recommended. General parking is first come, first served; visitors are asked to follow signage, parking areas and safety laws, and be considerate to neighbors.
Tips & Advice
- Carpool or use ride share if you can, since general parking is first come, first served and some nearby areas are signed as non-event parking.
- Dress for the weather and bring a rain layer, since the tree lighting goes ahead rain or shine.
- Bring canned food for the Orangevale/Fair Oaks Food Bank or a new pair of pajamas in any size for the Kiwanis Club's Let it Snow Project.
- Plan to stay into the later part of the evening, because the tree is lit shortly before the event wraps up.
- If you want a vendor booth, apply only through the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, because nobody on social media is authorized to take applications or payments.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tree lighting good for kids?
Yes. It's a whole-family evening with photos with Santa and friends, community stage performances, and children's games and activities.
Is there anything to eat or drink?
Hot cocoa is part of the evening.
Where should I park?
Carpooling or ride share is highly recommended. General parking is first come, first served. Watch the signs for non-event parking areas, follow parking laws and be considerate to the neighbors.
Can I bring something to donate?
Yes. The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District collects canned food for the Orangevale/Fair Oaks Food Bank. It also collects new pajamas in any size for the Kiwanis Club of Orangevale & Fair Oaks "Let it Snow" Project.
How can I volunteer or get a vendor booth?
Volunteers can sign up online through the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District. Vendor applications go only through the district. Don't give information or payment to anyone on social media who claims to manage vendor applications.
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