Illustration of Santa reading a storybook to children sitting on cushions beside a decorated tree (Downtown Tree Lighting presented by Enstrom Candies)
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Downtown Tree Lighting presented by Enstrom Candies

Spectators gather to watch Santa sprinkle magic dust from the Hilltop rooftop, lighting both the holiday tree and the entire stretch of Main Street at once. Following the lighting ceremony, children can sit down and visit with Santa before his return to the North Pole.

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

5:00-7:00 pm.

Neighborhood

Downtown Grand Junction

Location

See it and nearby events on the map
4th + Main Plaza · Grand Junction, CO Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Magical and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Keep your eyes on the Hilltop rooftop, because that's where Santa waves his hand and sprinkles the magic dust that lights the tree.
  • Look down Main Street as well as at the tree at 4th and Main, since every light on the street switches on at the same moment.
  • Stay after the lighting if you have kids with you, because Santa sits down to visit with them before he heads back to the North Pole.
  • Dress warmly for a November evening outdoors, since the lighting takes place outside at the 4th + Main Plaza downtown.

Links & Contact

Run by Downtown Grand Junction Business Improvement District and Downtown Development Authority

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at the lighting?

Santa waves his hand and sprinkles magic dust from the Hilltop rooftop. That lights the tree at 4th and Main and every light on Main Street at the same moment.

Can kids meet Santa?

Yes. After the lighting, Santa sits down to visit with the kids before he heads back to the North Pole.

Who presents the tree lighting?

Enstrom Candies presents the Downtown Tree Lighting.

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