Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim

12/13/2024

🎄✨ Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! ✨🎄

As the lights twinkled and the holiday spirit filled the air, none of this magic would have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Your generosity and commitment to our community have helped make the Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown a cherished tradition for all!

❤️From the festive decorations to the joyous performances, your contributions brought smiles, warmth, and holiday cheer to so many. Together, we created memories that will last a lifetime!

On behalf of our entire team and the Anaheim community, we thank you for your partnership and look forward to continuing this beautiful tradition together in the years to come🎄

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12/08/2024

It’s well past midnight, so technically today is the big day!
Santa and Mrs. Claus have feed their reindeer and packed up their sleigh…

They’ll be leaving the North Pole with Anaheim as their destination - and coming to town our 30th celebration!

Are you still awake? Remember, he sees you when you’re sleeping, and knows when you’re awake… Good night😴

⭐️🎅🤶🎄SEE YOU SOON!🎄🤶🎅⭐️

12/07/2024

🎉Presenting Our 2024 “Holiday Cheer” Event Sponsors🎉

12/07/2024

Our countdown was 3 days, but now it’s only 2 more - Join us this Sunday to see everything that’s in store!

From the daytime Holiday Village… through the lighting of the spectacular tree - Downtown Anaheim is the place where you most definitely want to be!

We are thrilled to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim with our community… See you soon!

12/06/2024

⭐️Presenting Our 2024 “Christmas Star” Sponsors⭐️

12/05/2024

⭐️🎄 Join us this Sunday! 🎄⭐️

12/05/2024

Our countdown is on point with the days down to 4 - That’s when Anaheim Ballet will be center stage taking the floor!

Join Anaheim’s very own resident Ballet Company as they perform excerpts from Tchaikovsky‘s Nutcracker. We’re waiting in anticipation to see this annual tradition!

12/04/2024

The countdown continues with 5 days to go… Mark your calendars now - Don’t miss this spectacular show!

We are thrilled to have Sean Oliu headlining our “Main Stage” entertainment lineup once again this year!

12/03/2024

 Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday are. now over but you have more shopping to do? - No need to worry because in 6 days we have the solution for you!

The Holiday Shopping Village will be open starting this Sunday at noon - With handcrafted treasures and unique gifts your list will be completed soon!

Don’t forget to visit the brick & mortar shops up and down the.street too… And be sure to pick up something special just for you!

12/03/2024

🎄Presenting Our 2024 “Silver Bell” Event Sponsors🎄

12/02/2024

Flip your calendars and you’ll see we are now in December - The countdown is now 7 days for an adventure to remember!

The “Nutcracker Express” will be running so be sure you’re on time - No need to buy a ticket you just wait in the line!

🚂. Free train rides - look for the “Train Stop” sign and hours of operation on the East end of Center Street by the courtyard… ALL ABOARD 🚂



12/01/2024

Our countdown was at 9 but we have only 8 more days…These highlight reminders will help you in so many ways!

He’s making a list and checking it twice… It’s your chance to let Santa know that you have been nice!

Pictures with Santa 🎅 & Mrs. Claus 🤶 - 3:00-5:00pm
(Bring your own cellphone or camera)

Write a letter to Santa and there will be postcards to fill out a wishlist to drop in the North Pole Mailbox during your visit too… Did someone mention Free Candy Canes?


11/29/2024

Thanksgiving blessings to all… We hope you had a wonderful day! It’s hard to believe the Tree Lighting is 10 nights away!

It’s Are you ready? Here we go…

Adorable pups showing off their “Creative Holiday Spirit” is always a lot of fun… And by highlighting this contest tonight our countdown has officially begun!

Join the Miss Anaheim Beautiful Scholarship Program Court as they host their 7th Annual Candy Canine Costume Contest during the 30th Anniversary of the Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim

11/29/2024

The 7th Annual 🐾Candy Canine Costume Contest 🐾 features pups & pet parents showing off their “Creative Holiday Spirit” during the Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim - This contest continues to grow in popularity and we are excited to announce that it will be featured on the main stage this year! It will be another dog-gone great show… Join the fun.🎄🐾🎄

Sponsored by: Cottage Pet Hospital
Hosted by: Miss Anaheim Beautiful Scholarship Program
Prizes provided by: Anaheim Feed & Pet Supply

Registration begins at 12:30pm - Contest at 1:00pm
🐾NEW LOCATION🐾 - Center St. & Lemon

Details posted in comments - for additional information
Email: [email protected]

11/04/2024

Join us for the 30th Annual Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim!

12:00pm - The FREE Holiday Village opens on Center Street Promenade. Enjoy lively performances at the Children’s Musical Stage, fun crafts, delicious food, and one of a kind shopping with creative artisans throughout the day!

Additional Highlights include:
*Train Rides 🚂- look for posted times and location

*1:00pm - 7th Annual “Candy Canine Dog Costume Contest” - Check your pups in starting at 12:30 PM to win great prizes and share their creative holiday spirit! Stop by to enjoy the adorable pups! - (🐾 New Contest Location 🐾 - Main Stage Center St. & Lemon - check in by St. Joseph’s Medical)

* 2:45 PM - update from the north pole – 🎅Santa & Mrs. Claus 🤶 are scheduled to arrive! (East end of Center Street)

* 3:00-5:00pm - Visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus - remember to bring your cell phone or camera for photo opportunities. (Line starts forming at 2:30pm and will close to make sure everyone in line can visit before 5:00pm)

*5:45pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead a processional to City Hall for the tree lighting.

Make sure to take your seats early to enjoy the show!
*6:00pm -🎄Spectacular Tree Lighting - Anaheim City Hall🎄

Followed by performances including Sean Oliu, Anaheim Ballet, the combined choirs of the Anaheim Union High School District & more… See you there!

12/24/2023

Last date night before the big sleigh ride, Go DUCKS!

12/24/2023

12/23/2023

Standing room only to view this adorable contest… Wonderful to have it hosted at our event again this year!