# Citrus Heights Annual Holiday Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM - Where: Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free community celebration - Organizer: City of Citrus Heights - Official page: https://www.citrusheights.net/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/citrus-heights-annual-holiday-tree-lighting--listing-8e3971ec5e44dd0cc49f0acd ## About The City of Citrus Heights welcomes residents and families to the Citrus Heights Community Center for its annual holiday tree lighting and festival. Families gather for the countdown to light the city's illuminated redwood tree, followed by live holiday music performed by local school choirs and band ensembles. Indoor and outdoor festivities include free children's train rides, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, holiday craft-making stations, and visits with Santa Claus. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: 100% flat paved outdoor walkways and spacious indoor community center ballrooms with wide doorways. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor community center features clean, heated family restrooms, private nursing corners, and padded lobby seating. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Cozy neighborhood atmosphere; the ability to transition between outdoor tree viewing and warm indoor craft rooms is great for toddlers. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Roseville Holiday Tree Lighting & North Pole Village](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/roseville-holiday-tree-lighting-and-north-pole-village--listing-73a4ca817662088c4a3535c6) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM · Vernon Street Town Square, Roseville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. Vernon Street Town Square in downtown Roseville hosts the city's annual Christmas tree lighting celebration and North Pole Village. 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