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The City of Dublin will mark the official start of the 2025 holiday season by hosting its annual Tree Lighting Thursday, December 4. This free event will be held in Coffman Park, located at 5200 Emerald Pkwy.
Holiday Activities
- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Caroling
- Trackless Train
- Stilt Walkers
- Holiday Characters
- Dance Performances
- Letters to Santa
- Games
- Petting Zoo
- Food & Beverages
Santa
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance to officially light the Christmas Tree at 6:15 p.m. Opportunities for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will take place after the tree is lit.
Fill a Cruiser
Share kindness this holiday season with the Dublin Police Department. They will be on-site collecting new, unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations for the Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive.
Food and Beverages
Hot chocolate, holiday-themed refreshments and dinner items will be available for purchase.
Coffman Homestead
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas at Coffman Homestead. The Homestead will be open during the Tree Lighting event. Stop by and tour the 1860s-era home dressed up with festive decorations.
Parking
Free event parking is available in Coffman Park and the Dublin Community Recreation Center (5600 Post Road).
During the event, visitors to the Dublin Community Recreation Center will need to enter from Post Road or Downpatrick, off Tara Hill. The portion of Coffman Park Dr. in front of Coffman Park Pavilion will be closed for the event.
