Bakersfield Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 11, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.

The Point at Belcourt Village
3333 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield , CA 93311
Free,  experiencesevenoaks.com/ events/ christmas- lighting- ceremony/

Celebrate the season with a festive evening featuring the lighting of the Seven Oaks Christmas Tree, musical performances by neighbors from across Seven Oaks, a visit from Santa Claus, and holiday cheer with local partners and friends. Music, laughter, and community spirit. The public is invited to this new tradition where you can stick around and dine at one of the restaurant options.

Bakersfield Christmas Tree Lighting / Condors Teddy Bear Toss

*November 29, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Please confirm

Downtown Bakersfield

Free, bakersfieldcity.us

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Bakersfield Mayor  joined by councilmembers and Santa Claus at Centennial Plaza, Dignity Health Arena.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony event usually takes place before the professional ice hockey team, Bakersfield Condors, hosts its annual Teddy Bear Toss during their game inside the arena. The American Hockey League affiliate (of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers,) this year competes against Henderson Silver Knights on November 29, 2025, 7 p.m. with the crowd participating in the Teddy Bear Toss by bringing new bear donations to be tossed on the ice after the Condors first goal. Last year a record was set with a capacity crowd donating (throwing onto the ice) 159,916 stuffed animals to United Way of Central Eastern California.

While the tree lighting ceremony is free, the Teddy Bear Toss and game are a ticketed event (bakersfieldcondors.com) or axs.com

CALM Zoo Holiday Lights

November 29, 2025-January 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

More than 3 million colorful,  animated displays & lights designed and installed by Josh Barnett and his company Lightasmic!

CALM
10500 Alfred Harrell Highway
Bakersfield, CA
$18 approx., calmzoo.org

• Light shows are held with music, providing a magical, entertaining celebration with lots to see, do and taste.
• Santa is available for pictures.
• There are train rides a carousel, and food available with seating on grassy knoll.
• Museum store is also open for souvenir shopping.

Bakersfield enjoys a rich heritage and many traditions celebrated in the city, with some sponsored by the municipality such as the Easter Egg Hunt and annual Halloween

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