# Rocklin Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM - Where: Peter Hill Heritage Park, 5251 Front St, Rocklin, CA 95677 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free community festival - Organizer: City of Rocklin Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.rocklin.ca.us/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/rocklin-tree-lighting-and-holiday-celebration--listing-7eb8a9d96a6f73f1cf0945fe ## About Peter Hill Heritage Park in Historic Rocklin comes alive with holiday cheer for the annual Rocklin Tree Lighting. Families can take horse-drawn carriage rides beneath heritage oak trees, browse unique artisan creations at the holiday craft market, and enjoy food truck treats. Children love the free kid's activity zone with holiday ornament crafting, bounce houses, and visits with Santa in the historic park gazebo leading up to the official tree lighting. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved park paths throughout Peter Hill Heritage Park; stroller parking available adjacent to carriage ride boarding. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park restrooms and adjacent Rocklin Library branch provide warm facilities with changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Warm, small-town community feel with acoustic carols and soft tree illumination; spacious lawns provide room for children who need personal space. ## 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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