Annual Tree Lighting - Light up Downtown and Shop Around

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join the PACE Alliance as we host the 2026 magical start to the holiday season with lights, decorations, Discounted Pella Bucks, hot cocoa, singing, dance performances, Santa, shopping, dining, carriage rides, and more!

Thank you to our sponsors for kicking-off the holiday season with us! 

 Look for performances from Pella Schools, Pella Christian Schools, and Steppin Out Dance Studio- come out and support them as they sing festive holiday carols in both English and Spanish! 

 Let's make this holiday season unforgettable! See you on Nov 23rd!

Schedule of events:
5:00pm - Discounted Pella Bucks go on sale at Marion County Bank (till sold out)
5:00pm - Free Carriage Rides (Thanks to sponsor Element Siding & Windows; will take a break during Tree Lighting)
5:00pm - Free Hot Cocoa Bar (until gone; Thanks to sponsor Leighton State Bank)
5:30pm - Tree Lighting
After Tree Lighting (around 6:00pm) - Santa visits Information Windmill (Thanks to sponsor Washington State Bank)
Shop downtown and all throughout the holiday season!