Jackson Tree Lighting at Festival of Trees and Christmas Delights

Christmas Delights Open House Tree Lighting 2 days -  November 28-29, 2025, 6-9 p.m. | Tree Lighting 6 p.m.

Held the Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving

Main Street Jackson
Jackson, CA
ci.jackson.ca.us  facebook.com/ CityofJacksonCA/

• Tree Lighting both nights
• Tunnel of Lights - at footbridge next to National Hotel
• North Pole magical play area for young & old
• Festival of Trees - vote for the Best of Show
• Free Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
• Santa Claus - free pictures at the National Hotel
• Christmas Light Show - vote for best lights, cash prize

Historic Jackson Business Association, the City of Jackson, the Amador County Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Jackson's Economic Development Committee present Christmas Delights Festival of Trees,  a winter wonderland of magic where guests vote for your favorite decorated tree and Great Christmas Light Show competition for residents within the city limits to enter to compete. 

Santa lights the town Christmas Tree, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Firehouse, then join Santa for photos at the National Hotel. Mrs. Santa Claus reads to little ones at Hein & Co. Bookstore. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season while strolling Main Street -- free horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainers, live music, activities for kids and treats for all at the downtown merchants.

Festival of Trees is a Forest of Decorated Trees presented by non-profit organizations. Stroll through the tree displays and be amazed.

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