San Francisco Christmas Guide › San Francisco Christmas Lights 2026
When Nov 20, 2026
Where City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583
City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon kicks off the season with its Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Monte Vista Band and a group of singers provide the music, and the evening builds up to Santa's grand arrival.
Watch the holiday tree light up, listen to the band, and give Santa a proper welcome when he gets there. If the kiddos want more time with him, Visits with Santa in the Square run on select weekends later in the season at City Center Bishop Ranch. The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink also opens for the season there, with its own opening ceremony, so there's skating to come back for.
City Center Bishop Ranch offers valet parking, which makes arriving easy. The tree lighting is open to all ages and suits families and anyone ready to welcome the holiday season.
Questions
What happens at the tree lighting?
The Monte Vista Band and a group of singers perform, and the evening leads up to Santa's grand arrival.
Can kids see Santa again later in the season?
Yes. Visits with Santa in the Square run on select weekends at City Center Bishop Ranch.
Is there valet parking?
Yes. City Center Bishop Ranch offers valet parking, so you can skip the hunt for a spot.
Is there holiday skating?
Yes. The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink opens for the season at City Center Bishop Ranch, with its own opening ceremony.