# Community Tree Lighting Celebration

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Mon, Dec 7 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: This event is free and open to the public.
- Organizer: City of Mountain View
- Official page: https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-services/special-events/community-tree-lighting-celebration
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The City of Mountain View lights the community tree at Civic Center Plaza on Monday, December 7. The city lists local performances, tributes to multicultural traditions, free refreshments, a train ride, games, crafts, and an appearance from Santa, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The celebration is free and open to the public. It shares the 500 Castro Street civic campus with the performing arts center, but it is an outdoor plaza night rather than a ticketed stage show. The city's tree-lighting page is linked for more information. Sponsorship is offered to businesses and is not an admission fee.

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