Stockton families can start December with an afternoon by the water and stay to watch downtown light up. The City of Stockton’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony returns to Weber Point Events Center on Saturday, December 5, with a free celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. and the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Artificial snowfall, cookies and hot chocolate, live performances, holiday shopping and local food vendors are part of the announced festivities. The setting gives families a chance to make an outing of the occasion: arrive during the afternoon, explore the booths and entertainment, then gather for the evening’s centerpiece.
For businesses and community organizations, there is an earlier date to circle. The City is accepting vendor applications through Wednesday, November 18, at 4 p.m., with limited space available.
An Afternoon That Builds Toward the Lights
The celebration takes place at 221 N. Center Street, placing the holiday gathering on Stockton’s downtown waterfront. Its four-hour schedule leaves room for families to choose how much of the afternoon and evening works for them, whether that means an early visit with young children or staying through the tree lighting and the boats that follow…