Hesperia Holds Its Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5: Santa, the Grinch and Train Rides, All Free
The City of Hesperia, in San Bernardino County, California, holds its 2026 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 5, at Hesperia Civic Plaza Park. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and admission is free.
The Hesperia Recreation and Park District's lineup includes holiday entertainment, appearances by Santa Claus and the Grinch, reindeer, train rides, a petting zoo, vendors and seasonal treats, capped by the lighting of the community Christmas tree. It is one of the High Desert's main community kickoffs to the holiday season.
Civic Plaza Park sits beside Hesperia City Hall and the public library at the city's civic center, serving as the community's central outdoor gathering space. Scheduling the lighting for a Saturday evening is meant to make it easy for families to attend around dinnertime.
The district announced the event under the banner "The Holidays are Coming to Hesperia," and with desert temperatures dropping after sunset, attendees are advised to dress warmly.
(Source: Hesperia Recreation and Park District)
Source: Hesperia Recreation and Park District
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Photo: 图片来源：Wikimedia Commons「Hesperia City Hall」（Gutterboi 摄，CC BY-SA 4.0），图中为 Hesperia 市政厅，亮灯仪式在其旁的市民广场公园举行 Image: Wikimedia Commons "Hesperia City Hall" (Gutterboi, CC BY-SA 4.0); Hesperia City Hall, next to Civic Plaza Park where the lighting is held
