Christmas at Temple Hill
Visitors can walk the temple grounds and rooftop gardens to view Christmas lights draped across palm trees and lining the streams. The event features free personalized Nativity and lights tours, themed decorated trees inside the auditorium lobby, and a variety of live musical performances.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Christmas lights tours are free. Nativity tours are free. Most Auditorium performances require reserving free tickets in advance; those are separate events.
Hours
Christmas lights: dusk–9:00 PM. Free guided Christmas lights tours: dusk–8:30 PM, ending at 9:00 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Oakland
Parking
Free parking is available in the south, north, and overflow parking lots; nearby street parking is also available.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrances, ADA seating, accessible restrooms, and limited accessible parking stalls are available.
Pets
Certified service animals are permitted.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- For a guided Christmas lights or Nativity tour, arrange it in person at the Visitors’ Center; tours are optional and do not require reservations.
- Reserve free tickets ahead for performances that require them, and join the standby line early if you do not have a ticket.
- For Auditorium performances, choose modest, comfortable clothing; business casual is suggested.
- If attending a performance with a hearing-impaired group and ASL translator, contact Temple Hill well in advance to arrange accommodations.
- Use one of the three free parking lots, or nearby street parking if needed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free guided Christmas lights tours are available and can be arranged in person at the Visitors’ Center.
- Free Nativity tours can be reserved in person at the Visitors’ Center.
- The Festival of Trees lobby is open to visitors November 28–December 22 in the evenings; afterward, the trees can be viewed through the lobby windows through December 31.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for children?
The activities are family-friendly and children are welcome. For performances, children should be able to remain seated and attentive; disruptive children should be calmed in the lobby.
Do I need to reserve a place for a Christmas lights or Nativity tour?
No. Both tours are optional and can be arranged in person at the Visitors’ Center.
What can I see on the grounds?
See Christmas lights across the grounds and from the rooftop gardens. Free guided lights tours are available, and the Nativity tour explores artwork depicting Christ’s birth and early life.
Do performances require tickets?
Some Auditorium performances require advance reservations for free tickets. Ticket holders are admitted first; standby guests may be admitted to remaining seats.
What parking and accessibility arrangements are available?
Free parking is available in the south, north and overflow lots, with nearby street parking also available. ADA seating and accessible entrances and restrooms are provided; limited ADA parking is available in the main lot.
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