Whether you’re looking for an outing with the whole family or a night out with friends, Downtown Oroville is the place to be this holiday season. See below for a list of upcoming Holiday events.
Oroville Christmas Preview, Nov 22 2025, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every November, the historic Downtown Oroville Christmas Preview transforms into a wonderland of winter magic that will whisk the whole family back to simpler times of holiday cheer. Participating businesses all around downtown will offer refreshments, provide plenty of fantastic gift options, and even lend you a hand finding the perfect gift for that special someone. 🎁
Myers Street will be covered in snow (no matter the weather) as lovely ballet dancers from the Northern California Ballet perform in inviting shop windows. There’s no better time of year to enjoy the many splendors of Downtown Oroville, and no better way to kick off the holiday season. ❄️
- Carriage Rides capture the Christmas spirit like nothing else! The adventure begins at Miners Alley in front of the Gray Nurse building at 1359 Huntoon Street Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 2-17, and children under 2 years of age ride for free.
- Kids can also enjoy free face painting at Tiny Hinies, 1977 Montgomery Street
- The Great Zambini will be performing wonderful magic and making balloon animals.
- The Grinch is back again this year! He’ll be running around downtown from 5:30 – 7:30
- The St. Thomas the Apostle church choir will sing at 6:00 pm at Villa Vino on Myers Street.
- The Made in Oroville Union Square Night Market will open inside the Gray Nurse at 1359 Huntoon St.
Small Shop Saturday, Nov 29 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
If you can’t take another minute of fighting the crowds at major retailers, or you’d just like a whole lot more local charm while you shop, then the shops of Downtown Oroville during Small Shop Saturday are the perfect place to relax and discover a different kind of holiday shopping. You’ll find everything you might want for your whole family, and maybe even a little something for yourself.
SHOP TO WIN! For every $20 spent at one of Downtown Oroville’s many restaurants or retail establishments, you’ll be entered to win a basket of local goodies—and a $100 gift card from a downtown business of your choice.
Just bring your receipts to the Downtown Oroville Booth on the corner of Myers and Bird to enter the raffle and see what extra joy the holiday might bring.
Oroville Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec 5 2025, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
There’s no better way to connect with your community around the holidays than with an entire evening of holiday cheer at the Oroville Community Christmas Tree Lighting.
Grab a cup of hot chocolate from Mug Shots and take to the streets of Downtown Oroville for to enjoy caroling, pictures with Santa (we promise we’ve been good this year!), the city’s iconic carriage rides, and even cookies and refreshments in participating shops.
Then at 7:00 pm sharp, join with friends from the whole community to watch the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony—and enjoy some winter snow.
- Carriage Rides: Bundle up from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm for a ride that truly captures the spirit of the holidays! Begins at Miners Alley in front of the Gray Nurse at 1359 Huntoon Street. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 2-17, and children under 2 years of age ride for free!
- Free pictures with Santa: Head inside the Oroville Convention Center at 1200 Myers Street from 4:00 pm – 6:45 pm to take pictures with Santa and see if you’ve been good enough for your wish to come true.
- Special thank you to Tracy Grant Photography for bringing Santa’s chair all the way from the North Pole!
Breakfast with Santa, Dec 6 2025, 9:30 am
If simply getting a photo with jolly Saint Nick isn’t enough to top you out on Christmas cheer, there’s an even better opportunity to make lasting memories with the family this holiday season: have Breakfast with Santa! Santa is coming to the Feather River Recreation and Park District.
- Pancake Breakfast with Santa: At 9:30 am, enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers Street.
- Santa’s Workshop: After the breakfast, all kids will have a chance to visit and take pictures with Santa, and also join him in his workshop for an array of wintery holiday crafts.
The event costs $15 per attendee, and all children over 12 months will need to be registered in advance. Pre-registration can be done in-person or online at the FRRPD website.
Oroville Parade of Lights, Dec 13 2025, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nothing says Christmas like the Oroville Parade of Lights, where everyone from kids to adults can experience the magic of traditional holiday decor taken to the streets. This year’s theme will be Christmas at the Movies, and there will be local goods, hometown cheer, and twinkling lights aplenty.
- Craft Fair: From 2:00 pm to the end of the parade at approximately 8:00 pm, a craft fair will be held at the Kingdom Community Church at 1235 Lincoln Street, so there’s no excuse not to find that perfect last-minute holiday gift.
- Parade of Lights: At 6:00 pm, watch Downtown Oroville come alive with people, vehicles, and floats all decorated in a bright and festive explosion of color! Will run until approximately 8:00 pm.
Check the Oroville Parade of Lights website for the latest updates to the parade route.
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