Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting
The McKinleyville Shopping Center invites you to join them for the 41st Christmas Celebration! The annual Christmas Celebration is a kick-off to the holiday season in McKinleyville and is a fun, free, kid-friendly event open to the community.
The Celebration will be Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the McKinleyville Shopping Center. The event is always a good time, and includes Santa Claus coming to town on a fire truck, free crafts and treats for the kids, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and more! We are also proud to present Santa Claus lighting a giant Christmas tree on the front lawn, sponsored by the McKinlevyille Chamber of Commerce.
The complete schedule is included below:
5:00-5:30 pm: Christmas Caroling on the front lawn
5:00-5:30 pm: Christmas Caroling on the front lawn
5:30 pm: Santa arrives on a fire truck and lights the giant Christmas tree! Sponsored by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce
5:30-7:30 pm: Free kid’s activities: Christmas crafts, treats & activities, Free horse-drawn carriage rides, Free balloon animals & Free face painting.
6:00-7:30 pm: Have your picture taken with Santa!
Free, bring a camera to take a photo of your child with Santa
Free, bring a camera to take a photo of your child with Santa
The McKinleyville Shopping Center is located at Central Avenue and City Center Roads.
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 4, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST
Location
McKinleyville Shopping Center
1505 City Center Rd, McKinleyville
Fees/Admission
All holiday events are free and open to the public.
Contact Information
McKinleyville Shopping Center
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Printed courtesy of www.mckinleyvillechamber.com – Contact the McKinleyville Chamber for more information.
P.O. Box 2144, McKinleyville, CA 95519 – 707-839-2449 – mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com