Chico Tree Lighting Ceremony

City Plaza
418 Main Street
Chico, CA
Free, downtownchico.net

Join the Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting. A short program of music & uniting words will culminate in the arrival of Santa to light the Christmas Tree. City Plaza will come alive from the glow of our community's glowing Holiday Tree! Guests will enjoy a musical program provided by Sounds of the Valley Chorus and photos with Santa while joining in for the countdown to light the tree in City Plaza.

While visiting, check out Chico Ice Rink, a seasonal attraction open between mid-November and mid-January.

Chico Christmas Preview

City Plaza
418 Main Street
Chico, CA
downtownchico.net

45th Annual Christmas Preview

Her Majesty & The Rebel Rain with live performance featuring Chloe Brandii.   has been a long time Downtown Chico tradition... drawing folks together in the heart of our community to officially kick off the holiday season! Downtown merchants roll out the red carpet and present the finest in hometown hospitality, debuting their holiday offerings, showing off fabulous decorations, and providing entertainment.

The DCBA coordinates strolling carolers, and a few other on-street events and activities. This year you can watch SANTA get a haircut at Liberty Barber at 4 p.m., before he makes his way over to take photos with all our beautiful families

Street closures enforced on Main and Broadway between 2nd and 4th, 3rd between Salem and 4th between Broadway and Main. - Streets will close at 2:30 p.m. and open back up at 9 p.m. All cars must be moved by 3:30 p.m.

Produced by the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA). Other fun events sponsored by the local community groups such as the Downtown association include Halloween Treat Street, a trick or treat extravaganza.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.