San Juan Capistrano Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Activities
The city’s annual downtown holiday kickoff with an official tree lighting and seasonal activities; the 2026 time and full activity schedule are still to be announced.
- When · Pacific time
- Sat, Dec 5
Hours to be announced - Where
- Historic Town Center Park and Los Rios Historic District
31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Orange County - Admission
- No 2026 admission charge is published; optional purchases and activities may cost extra.
- Before you go
- Public downtown holiday event; confirm traffic, parking, trolley, accessibility and the final program with the city.
Please note: The current Mission Capistrano Lights page identifies the city’s tree lighting as Saturday, December 5, 2026. The latest detailed city program located is the 2025 edition, which included free holiday activities and a merchant open house; those details are not projected into 2026 until the city publishes them.
Dates in our guide
2026-12-05. Dates announced by the source.
- Sat, Dec 5 · Hours to be announced
Sources & freshness
Checked 2026-09-13. Confirm last-minute changes before traveling.
Independent listing. How this guide works.