Looking for free holiday fun for the whole family and a chance to see Santa without that harrowing drive to the North Pole? Join Tumwater Parks & Recreation for the 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Tumwater City Hall and the Tumwater Headquarters Fire Station.

Enjoy school and community choir performances, enjoy treats from our sponsors, participate in a craft activity courtesy of Tumwater Arts, take pictures with Santa (in the City Hall Council Chambers), watch the ceremonial tree lighting, and more! Food vendors will also be on site.

Thank you to our 2025 presenting sponsor: Olympia Federal Savings.

For more details and volunteer registration, visit the Christmas Tree Lighting page.