Tree Lighting

Tree Lighting

2026 Event Information

Join us at the City of Seabrook's annual Tree Lighting event, held on the Community House grounds. This festive occasion offers a delightful evening featuring hot chocolate, cookies, local vendors, enchanting musical performances by area schools, and a special appearance from Santa Claus. It's a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with your community that you don't want to miss!

Street Closure

First Street between Anders and Cook and Cook between Main and First will be closed on Thursday, December 3rd, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please use an alternate route to avoid traffic delays.

Parking

Event-goers may park at City Hall and Bay Elementary parking lots at no cost. Please avoid parking on side streets, and do not park in business parking lots.

Additional Details

Event festivities will begin at 6 p.m., with the tree being lit at 6:10 p.m. Area choirs and the Seabrook Intermediate Band will perform. Santa Claus will also visit and be escorted to the event by the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department.

The pedestrian event entrance will be located at Cook Ave. and First Street. Parking will be available at City Hall and Bay Elementary, and handicapped parking will be available in the City Hall parking lot.

Event-goers will enjoy a small vendor display, and the SVFD Auxiliary will provide free hot cocoa and cookies. This is a free Seabrook community event.

This is a FREE Community Event. 

Food and drinks are allowed, but smoking and alcohol are NOT permitted.