Lighting of the Trees | November

Free Event

Estes Park’s Lighting of the Trees Ceremony

November 21, 2026

Saturday 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Lighting of the Trees at 5:30 PM

Kick off the holiday season in true mountain-town style at Estes Park’s annual Lighting of the Trees Ceremony in beautiful Bond Park!

As the sun sets behind the peaks, the heart of downtown comes alive with festive music, twinkling lights, and the joyful buzz of the community gathering together. Stroll through the crisp evening air with a cup of hot cocoa, listen to carolers and local performers, and watch in wonder as the giant spruce in Bond Park bursts to life with thousands of sparkling lights.

This year’s celebration is bigger and brighter than ever — with candy canes, take-home ornament-making gifts, Santa and Mrs. Claus, carriage rides, and an all age electric train!

Families, friends, and visitors alike gather to share in this magical moment that marks the beginning of Estes Park’s holiday season — a celebration of warmth, togetherness, and mountain-town cheer.