Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting

December 5, 2025, 6 p.m.

City Hall
6650 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park , CA
Free, buenapark.com

The tree lighting ceremony at City Hall launches the holiday festivities. At past tree lighting ceremonies in Buena Park, Snoopy, Medieval Knights, Pirates and Santa Claus have made guest appearances.

Join in with a food truck selling tamales, hot cocoa, coffee, desserts, and festivities. The event includes musical entertainment and a festive atmosphere. Get in the spirit!

Tree lighting - Santa arrives on OCFA Fire Truck at 6 p.m. to help the mayor light the Christmas Tree.

There's a toy drive benefiting local charities.

Other events in Buena Park to celebrate the season include:

Candy Cane Lane

December 13, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ellers Senior Center
8150 Knott Avenue
Free admission, buenapark.com 

Parking: please use the continuous shuttle to and from Peak Park Pool, 7225 El Dorado Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  

Candy Caneland and Craft Faire - Gingerbread Jamboree December 13, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ehlers Event Center features holiday shopping, live entertainment, food, games, free raffles, and snow slide.

Event includes

• Snow Slides
• Santa Claus
• Games
• Food
• Jump Houses
• Petting Zoo
• Crafts

Also: Knott's Berry Farm's Brand New Snoopy Ice Show, Snow in Ghost Town, Christmas Crafts Village, Santa's Christmas Cabin, Live Entertainment and Rides.  'Santa's Snowy Wonderland, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ehlers Event Center. Over 100 artisans, entertainment, food, games, free raffles,  snow slide and moon bouncers.  Location:  8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA. Free admission, buenapark.com

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