Tree Lighting & Kris Kringle Market

2026 Tree Lighting event graphic for Downtown Highland

TREE LIGHTING

Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

VETERANS PARK/STEEPLE HALL
Parking available at Highland Elementary

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY – 7PM
KRIS KRINGLE MARKET – 5-9PM

Come be a part of the warmth and joy at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Highland (Veterans Park and Steeple Hall area.) This is a celebration centered around family, community, and the joy of the holidays. No work, no sponsorships – just pure festive goodness.

FEATURING:

-Tree Lighting
-Enjoy Kid’s Choir
-Visit and Photos with Santa!
-Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
-Enjoy FREE Popcorn and Hot Chocolate
-Shop the Kris Kringle Market at the HVCA
-Stroll Through the Festival of Trees
-Visit Our Holiday Selfie Spots
-Shop & Dine Downtown Highland

Let’s come together and make this holiday celebration one to remember!

Colorful Christmas tree with a star on top
wagon 2
howdys popcorn
Santa Claus waving with Mrs. Claus at arts event.
Children singing in festive holiday attire at night.
Children singing at outdoor holiday event.
Children's choir singing in festive holiday attire.
Crowd gathered outdoors at night with festive lights.
Fire station with holiday lights and American flag.
Christmas tree with colorful lights near Highland Station.

KRIS KRINGLE MARKET

Kris Kringle Market vendor spaces are full! Thank you for your interest in participating. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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