29th Annual NightLights Tree Lighting Celebration
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 5:30pm - 7pm
Location
First Presbyterian Church
531 S College Avenue
Details
JOIN US FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL NIGHTLIGHTS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION!
Take a visit into a Winter Wonderland on Tuesday December 1, 2026, for the 29th Annual NightLights Tree Lighting! Join us as we gather around the iconic 50-ft blue NightLights tree to raise awareness for child abuse prevention and light up the night with hope.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday December 1, 2026
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 531 S College Ave, Fort Collins
Time: Festivities begin at 5:30 PM
Program: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
This free, community celebration has something for everyone! Enjoy:
- Live music starting at 5:30 PM
- Selfies with Santa & Mrs. Claus
- Complimentary Hot Cocoa courtesy of Kilwins Fort Collins
- Complimentary Cookies
- Live Reindeer
- Create a craft in Santa's Workshop
- Play in Elf Village
- Write and mail letters to Santa
- Dance Performances by The Studio Performance Teams
- Special performance of the NightLights song by Maya Castor
- One child could win a 30lb Chocolate Santa
- Entry for a $500 Scheels Gift Card for every donation made
- Lighting of the 50-ft blue NightLights tree
This is an event you won’t want to miss! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for this magical evening!
This event is produced by an outside organization and is unaffiliated with the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA website serves as a marketing outlet for events and promotions occurring inside the Downtown boundary. For questions regarding the event, please contact the event producer.
