Alameda Christmas Tree Lane

December 1-31, 2025

First weekend in December to the end of the year

December every night rain or shine.

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Big News from the North Pole: Santa will be back on Christmas Tree Lane during 2025! 

Thompson Avenue between High Street and Fernside Blvd. The Lincoln Middle School band will be back on Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas Tree Lane is lit up, continuing a tradition which began in 1938 with many lights and displays, and fanfare with scheduled performing groups, and Santa's mailbox available for letters to the North Pole. Over 50 homes participate in this annual event, providing free entertainment for the public to enjoy as guests snap, tap and click photos for posterity.

In addition to unannounced appearances by Santa Claus, kids can leave their Santa wish letter in a mailbox for North Pole delivery. Visitors have reported actually hearing back from Santa!

If the holiday celebrants visiting from the Bay Area and beyond weren't enough excitement to create a buzz, local performing arts groups have entertained crowds. Past performances have include: Lincoln Middle School marching band on the Lane, Alameda Adaptive Arts Caroling and Alameda Education Foundation String Ensemble.

Alameda Winter Lights Celebration

December 6, 2025, 5-7 p.m.

City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA
Free, alamedaca.gov

Santa arrives by Fire Engine to light the tree in a livley event that includes the Community Band, The Dancing Christmas Trees, souvenirs for children and Visit from Santa Claus! Arrive early to enjoy pre-Tree Lighting Festivities. This event is held rain or shine.

WINTER LIGHTS Celebration includes Dancing Christmas Trees, a spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony, live music, donation stations, baked goods, and more!

Entertainment

• Alameda Community Band
• Countdown to the lighting of the tree at 6pm
• Hot Cocoa Stroll
• Alameda Firefighters Toy Drive
• Jammie Drive for women and children living local shelters
• Photos with Santa on an antique fire engine!

Other fun events in Alameda include Halloween celebrations, Easter Egg Scramble and many more.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.