20th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Families can gather to welcome the season with carolers and an appearance by Santa. The event features free youth activities along with s'mores, cookies, and hot cocoa to enjoy. Guests can browse local items at the craft fair and contribute to the community toy drive.
Tue, Dec 8, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
5:30 - 7:30pm.
Food & Drink
S’mores, cookies, and hot cocoa are offered at the celebration.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring a new toy for the toy drive. Toys are collected at the Recreation Center through November, right up to the night of the tree lighting.
- Leave time to shop the craft fair as well as enjoying the carolers, Santa and the free youth activities.
- Dress warmly for a December evening tree lighting, and warm up with the hot cocoa, s'mores and cookies.
- If you want to earn a 2026 WPR Fitness ornament, pick up a 12 Days of Fitmas challenge sheet at Guest Services from November 23.
Special Events & Promotions
- Community toy drive: new toys are collected at the Recreation Center through November until the tree lighting.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the tree lighting for?
It's for the whole family, and there are free youth activities for kids.
What food and treats are there?
There are s'mores, cookies, hot cocoa and more.
What else happens on the night?
Carolers sing, Santa visits, and there's a craft fair for holiday shopping.
How can I donate to the toy drive?
Drop off new toys at the Recreation Center any time in November, right up to the night of the tree lighting.
Is there other holiday fun at the rec center this season?
Yes. The 12 Days of Fitmas challenge has you finish 12 fitness challenges between December 1 and December 24 to earn a 2026 WPR Fitness ornament and an entry for a Scheels gift card grand prize. Pick up challenge sheets at Guest Services from November 23. From December 1 to December 24 you can also hunt for the Elf on the Shelf in the Fitness area for prize drawing entries.
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