Aliso Viejo’s Free Holiday Tree Lighting Returns December 3 With Train Rides and Family Activities

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — October 31, 2026. Aliso Viejo has announced the return of its seasonal All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony, giving families another date to add to their December calendar.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Town Center. According to the city, the celebration is free to attend and will feature the lighting of a 22-foot holiday tree.

Activities announced by the city

The official event description lists train rides, face painting, ornament making, community performances, photo opportunities, a staged snowfall experience and a visit from Santa. The city has not published an individual timetable for each activity in the announcement, so visitors should not assume every attraction is available throughout the three-hour celebration.

Planning a family visit

Parents bringing younger children may want to arrive early, allow extra time for parking and prepare for cooler evening temperatures. People needing accessibility information or a specific activity schedule should consult the city’s event updates close to December 3.

City events can be altered by weather or logistical circumstances. While admission is advertised as free, third-party businesses operating at the town center may charge for their own goods and services.

Official source: City of Aliso Viejo — All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting, October 3, 2026.

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