🎄2025 Tree Lightings in Lake County
This holiday season in Lake County, Ohio, a warm glow of community spirit is bringing people together through charming tree‐lighting celebrations.
Enjoy the start of the holidays by being a part of the magic and join our local communities as they host their annual festivities with holiday cheer!
Painesville City – Spirit of the Season
November 21st | 5PM-8:00PM | Downtown Painesville
Greet Santa as he comes to town and lights the city tree! Enjoy free train rides around the Square, an indoor kids activity, dance performances, of course, Santa's House!
City Of Wickliffe | Holiday Tree Lighting
November 29th | 6:00PM | Coulby Mansion
Join us for some FREE family fun as we light the Official Wickliffe Tree at Coulby Mansion!
Santa will be arriving in style with Mrs. Claus, and they can’t wait to see everyone. Get your wish lists ready and don’t forget to take a photo with Santa!
The celebration will also include:
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Holiday Music
Bike Raffles
FREE Hot Chocolate
And more!
The City of Mentor - Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 2nd | 6:00PM | 8500 Civic Center Blvd.
Get in on the holiday spirit at the city’s annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Mentor Municipal Center. Santa will arrive in his horse drawn carriage and will be available for photos while local choirs sing everyone's holiday favorites. Light refreshments will be available. All are invited to this FREE event.
The City of Willoughby | Holiday Lighting Ceremony
December 4th | 7:00PM | Downtown Willoughby
Get into the holiday spirit and join us in Downtown Willoughby for the annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Thursday, December 4th at 7 pm. Before we turn on the holiday lights, enjoy the sounds of the season from local entertainment (check back for a list of performers!)
Concord Township | Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5th | 6:00PM | 7229 Ravenna Road
Join us for the lighting of our Christmas Tree! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here along with cookies & hot cocoa! Free Admission
Madison Village | Christmas in the Village Park
December 6th | 2:00PM-7:30PM | 9 River Street
Come out on Saturday December 6 to a day filled with Christmas fun!
“A Small Town Christmas” Market at South Elementary School |10am - 3Pm
Music, Food Trucks & Cookie Walk Begins | 2:00
Free Horse Drawn Wagon rides | 3:30 - 5:00 / 6:00 - 7:30
Chili Cook-Off Duffy’s Tavern | 4:00 Judging at 7:00
Parade | 5:30
Fairport Harbor | Village Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6th | 6:00PM | Veterans Memorial Park
Keep the holiday magic going after the Grinch Storytime at the Lighthouse by strolling over to Veterans Memorial Park for the Village Christmas Tree Lighting! Join friends and neighbors as we count down to light up the village tree, filling the park with sparkle and cheer. After the tree is lit, don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with both Santa and the Grinch—yes, they’ll be there together (no hard feelings)!
Are you interested in joining our list? Email elyse@tourlakecounty.com to learn more about how to partner with Tour Lake County!