Tree Lighting Festival

Join us for the 42nd annual Tree Lighting Festival on Sunday, December 1 from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m. at the Canyon Lake Lodge. This event is co-hosted by the Canyon Lake POA and Canyon Lake Junior Women's Club turns the Lodge into a winter wonderland with a variety of FREE holiday entertainment and activities. Festivities include face painters, a ferris wheel ride, an elephant ride, cotton candy & hot chocolate, a large petting zoo, DJ music, an LED toy vendor, balloon animal creators, food vendors, and more! Receive a visit from Santa with opportunities for photos, and hear special songs by Joseph Luna Jr. Family activities are FREE, except for the vendor and food booths.

The Lighthouse Restaurant and the Sunset Lounge & Bar will be open until 8 p.m. Sunset Terrace seating is available during the event and is first-come, first-served; food will not be served on the terrace.

Schedule of Activities

  • 4 p.m.
    Event starts with following activities available:
    • Petting Zoo
    • Ferris Wheel
    • Elephant Ride
    • Face Painting
    • Balloon Animal Creators
    • Cotton Candy & Hot Chocolate
    • LED Toy Vendor
    • DJ Music
    • Pizza by the slice and hot cocoa available in the Holiday Bay Room
    • Food Vendors
      • Cali Porker
      • Pudn
      • Big Easy
  • 5:30 p.m.
    Santa rides in on a fire truck to lead the ceremonial tree lighting. Following, children are welcome to meet with Santa; parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to take pictures.
  • After Tree Lighting (approximately 5:45 p.m.)
    Photos with Santa
  • 7 p.m.
    Event ends
2023 Tree Lighting Festival

Please note that photography and videography will be taken during this event. By attending, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in any media, including but not limited to social media, our website, and promotional materials, without compensation or notification. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.