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The Encinitas Historical Society in partnership with the City of Encinitas proudly presents the 29th annual lighting of the Encinitas Heritage Tree. The event, free to the public, will be held at the upper parking lot at Moonlight Beach on Friday, December 1 from 4-6 p.m. Parking is free with an additional free shuttle service from nearby Cottonwood Park by Moke. The Tree Lighting program will feature live music and holiday carols by the San Diego North Coast Singers and three “EnSINGnitas” children’s choirs, including The El Camino Creek Elementary School Choir, The Parkdale Lane Elementary School Choir, and The Mission Estancia Elementary School Choir. Opening the show with a medley of holiday classics will be Free Verse, a local favorite band. EnSINGnitas is a new program sponsored by the Encinitas Educational Foundation, a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing back singing and music to our local elementary schools. There will also be a special appearance directly from the North Pole by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Special event t-shirts will be available for sale for $25 each in all sizes featuring the Heritage Tree. Proceeds benefit the Encinitas Historical Society. Bring the whole family to this family-friendly event!

The Elves are dusting off their tools and the Jolly Ole’ man has sent his red suit to the cleaners! The City will host the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Regal Cinema Plaza, located at 401 Mission Avenue in Oceanside, on Dec. 7, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Local dance groups perform 5 p.m. Craft booth and family activities open 5:45 p.m. - 6 p.m. Santa enters and countdown to the Tree Lighting 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Crafts, family activities, Santa photos, and free milk and cookies Bring your holiday cheer and join us for this FREE family-friendly event.

The Kensington Talmadge Community Association invites you to join us for the annual tree lighting in Kensington Park. The tree will be lit at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, November 24. Complimentary refreshments will be provided to launch the holiday season at 4:30 p.m. We offer our sincere thanks to generous contributors from local businesses, community groups and residents. We will serve hot chocolate, compliments of Ponce’s and cookies, compliments of Kensington Cafe. Bring the family and enjoy the season with a festive community celebration! After the lighting, take a short walk to the Autism Center to see David Urban’s alpine village. Visit: kental.org/news/

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Christmas comes to Julian every year in an old-fashioned way. The annual tree lighting will be Nov. 25 around 6 p.m. (recommended to arrive at 5:30 p.m.) The holiday season in Julian also offers an opportunity to shop at small boutiques, without crowds or lines, for one-of-a-kind gifts. Visit: visitjulian.com/to-see-do/special-events/country-christmas/ Visit Julian on Facebook / Instagram Photos from last year by Que Sera Media:

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