Celebrate the holidays at Merry Healdsburg, the annual tree lighting celebration and holiday market in historic Healdsburg Plaza. The evening brings the Plaza to life with horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s crafts, caroling, and Santa’s grand arrival, along with a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony presented by Jewish Healdsburg and a live performance by The Sugarplums.
Merry Healdsburg Event Schedule
- 5:00 PM – The Holiday Night Market opens, with caroling by the Healdsburg Chorus. Carriage rides and children’s crafts begin.
- 5:45 PM – Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony presented by Jewish Healdsburg
- 6:00 PM – Welcome from the mayor and City Council, followed by Santa’s arrival
- 6:30 PM – Tree lighting ceremony
- 6:45 PM – Photos with Santa begin and The Sugarplums perform
- 8:00 PM – Carriage rides end
- 9:00 PM – Event concludes
Friday, December 4, 2026
5–9 PM
This free community event is open to all. No tickets are required.
