26th Annual “It’s a Wonderful Night” Tree Lighting + Holiday Festival (San Leandro)

It’s that time of year again!

Downtown San Leandro invites you to the 26th Annual “It’s a Wonderful Night” holiday celebration! Ring in the holidays with the annual tree lighting, holiday performances, photos with Santa, holiday train rides, crafts for kids, holiday market, and more!

This family-friendly event will take place on the first Friday in December, from 5:30-9:00 PM. The holiday tree lighting will be at 5:30 PM in Estudillo Plaza at Estudillo Avenue at E. 14th Street, and the main event will be centered around W. Juana Avenue between E. 14th Street and Washington Avenue.

Downtown Tree Lighting

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Estudillo Plaza

Visit the annual Downtown San Leandro Tree Lighting Ceremony! Gather with friends and family and watch the San Leandro Christmas tree come to life! While you’re there, enjoy live music preformed by Brewer’s Brass.

Photos With Santa

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Have you been good this year? Stop by and recieve a FREE photo with Santa provided by FunFlicks!

Holiday Train Rides

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Take a ride around “It’s a Wonderful Night” on the NEW Holiday Train!

Holiday Market

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Shop local this holiday season at the San Leandro Holiday Market. Check out unigue gift ideas from local artists, crafters, and small handmade businesses.

Kids Craft Area

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Visit the craft area for ornament making, paper Luminaria, holiday frames (for your FREE Santa photo), and so much more!

MainStage Entertainment

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Assumption Choir

SLHS Jazz Band

Broadmoor

Ballet Folklorico

Dancing Trees

DC Dance