Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll
Visitors gather in Old Town Tustin to celebrate the tree lighting and enjoy a festive community holiday stroll. The celebration includes live musical performances as well as shopping among local vendors at the Dreamers Market. Attendees can also participate in a holiday charity drive by dropping off donations at the Information Booth.
What to Expect
Features live musical entertainment and the open-air Dreamers Market.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town Tustin
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tustin Parks and Recreation Department
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Event: 6:00–8:30 pm; Dreamers Market begins at 5:00 pm.
- Parking: Free street parking in permitted areas, plus extra lots at the Tustin Area Senior Center and Tustin Civic Center.
- Accessibility: Accessible parking for individuals with disabilities is available at both the Tustin Area Senior Center and the Tustin Civic Center.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive before the main program starts so you have time to shop the Dreamers Market, which opens an hour before the tree lighting.
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy or a new pair of youth pajamas to drop at the Information Booth for local children in need.
- Plan your drive around the street closures on El Camino Real, 3rd Street and C Street, which start well before the event that day.
- If you need accessible parking, head to the Tustin Area Senior Center or Tustin Civic Center, where spaces are set aside for people with disabilities.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors in Old Town Tustin, since the tree lighting and stroll take place on the streets after dark.
Special Events & Promotions
- Toy and pajama drive: drop off new, unwrapped toys and new youth pajamas at the Information Booth.
- The Dreamers Market opens before the tree lighting and stroll begin.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the tree lighting and holiday stroll?
There's the Christmas tree lighting, a holiday stroll through Old Town Tustin, live music and shopping with local vendors at the Dreamers Market.
Where should I park?
Free street parking is available in all permitted areas around the event. There's more parking at the Tustin Area Senior Center at 200 S C Street and the Tustin Civic Center at 300 Centennial Way.
Can I donate to the toy drive?
Yes. Bring new, unwrapped toys and new youth pajamas to the Information Booth during the event. Everything collected goes to local children and families.
Which streets are closed?
On event day, El Camino Real is closed from Main Street to 2nd Street. 3rd Street is closed from C Street to the alley behind Lash and Envy. C Street is closed to the alleyway by Mud Hen through Sunday, December 6.
How can I perform or sell at the event?
Musicians can send a performance application to the Parks and Recreation Department by Friday, October 9. Confirmations go out by email after the deadline. Dreamers Market vendors apply through the market's vendor website.
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