The free Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting is the centerpiece of the City of Roseville’s Downtown Holiday Celebration, with cookie decorating, visits with Santa, a kids activity zone, music and food; the tree is lit at about 6:10 p.m. The same week the city hosts the Tree Grove on Dec. 2 and the North Pole Tavern tasting ($12) on Dec. 4, which bring holiday crowds to downtown Roseville businesses.
The Roseville Lights Its Downtown Christmas Tree at a Free Celebration With Santa, Dec. 3, 2026 is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT, hosted by City of Roseville. Inksight lists it because it gives business owners in the Sacramento region practical skills or connections they can use right away.
More information: City of Roseville event page. Details can change; check the organizer’s page before you go.
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