Illustration of Santa ringing a bell on a decorated outdoor stage while families gather on the snowy lawn (Annual Tree Lighting Festival)
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Annual Tree Lighting Festival

Visitors can browse local vendors and food trucks while enjoying live holiday performances and music. Children can make holiday crafts, play in a bubble snow area, and visit with Santa for photos. The evening concludes with the lighting of the tree.

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 All ages Free to attend.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Food & Drink

Local vendors and food trucks will be on site.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cheerful

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Stay until the end of the evening, since the festival wraps up with the lighting of the tree in Pocahontas Park.
  • Bring a phone or camera for photos with Santa, who is there for smiles, waves and photos with the kids.
  • Take the kids to the bubble snow area to play and dance, then stop for some holiday crafts.
  • Come hungry, since food trucks are part of the festival along with local vendors to browse.
  • Businesses that want a booth should contact Katie Wacha, the Chamber's Events Coordinator, about booth availability.

Links & Contact

Run by Indian River County Chamber of Commerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good for kids?

Yes. Kids can make holiday crafts, play and dance in the bubble snow area, and visit Santa.

Is there food?

Yes, food trucks are there along with local vendors to browse.

Can we get photos with Santa?

Yes, Santa is there for smiles, waves and photos.

How does the festival end?

The evening wraps up with the lighting of the tree.

How can my business get a booth or sponsor?

Contact Katie Wacha, the Chamber's Events Coordinator, about booths. For sponsorship, contact Vicki Matteson, Vice President of Membership.

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