Dublin, CA Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 3, 2026, 6-8 p.m. 

Dublin Civic Center Fountain Plaza Area
City Hall
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Free, dublin.ca.gov

See the new 30' tree at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, a free event that kicks off the holidays with entertainment, sparkling lights and beverages and snacks --hot cocoa and tasty cookies. Bring the entire family to celebrate the holiday season with entertainment and caroling.

• Train Rides
• Letters to Santa & Photos with Santa
• Arts & Crafts
• Hot Chocolate & Cookies
• Songs and Tree Lighting

A new take on the traditional Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa's elves will soon be busy decorating the Civic Center parking lot and turning it into Dublin's very own Winter Wonderland. See the multi-colored lights; grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks; enjoy festive music and local school music ensembles; and help count down as the holiday tree is illuminated. Be on the lookout for Santa, direct from the North Pole.

Dublin Tree Lane

December 3-31, 2026 open to public

Dublin Civic Center
Free viewing, dublin.ca.gov/holidayhappening

• Registration is open November 2-20, 2026
• Decorating November 24-December 1, 2026

Dublin Tree Lane, a festive holiday tree decorating contest open to families, individuals, schools, community groups, and businesses are invited to decorate their own tree (provided). Trees are displayed  and prize awarded. Registration fee for decorating: $40 for families, individuals, schools, and community groups; $80 for commercial businesses, companies, and retail stores

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