Here's Where to See the Best Tree Lightings in Rockland County and Nearby

View the most spectacular Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Rockland County

By Shara Levine November 30, 2022

Can't wait to see the sparking lights of the holiday season? There's no better way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year than to by going to a Christmas tree lighting, so here are the best tree lighting ceremonies in Rockland County, NY and in Westchester, NY to enjoy with your family!

Tree Lightings on Rockland
Tree Lightings in Westchester

Tree Lightings in Rockland

Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting

WHEN: Thur., Dec. 1, 6pm
WHERE: Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
WHAT: Join HDSID in celebrating the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree and Hanukkah menorah.
WANT TO GO? Jcdowntown.org

Nanuet Tree Lighting

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 3, 5:30-7pm
WHERE: Orchard Street, Nanuet (across from Nanuet Post Office)
WHAT: Nanuet’s Tree Lighting Celebration features Santa as the star attraction, food and seasonal festivities.
WANT TO GO? 845-393-1954 • nanuetchamber.com

Holiday Lights

WHEN: Friday., Dec. 2, 5pm
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, Corner of Main & Cedar Streets, Nyack
WHAT: Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
WANT TO GO? 845-353-2221 • nyackchamber.org/holiday-lights

FREE. Holiday Lights

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 4, 4-6pm
WHERE: Veterans Park, Corner of Main & Cedar Streets, Nyack WHAT: Come out to kick off a multicultural Holiday Light Display that will brighten Nyack throughout the season.
WANT TO GO? 845-353-2221 • nyackchamber.org/holiday-lights Rain Date: December 5.

Tree Lightings in Westchester

Annual Tree Lighting

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2, 6-8pm
WHERE: Fountain Park at Village Hall, 104 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
WHAT: Sing carols, enjoy hot chocolate and help Santa count down to the tree lighting. Bring a donation for the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry.
WANT TO GO? Free. 914-666-7525 • mtkiscochamber.com

Holiday Electric Lights Parade and Tree Lighting

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 6:30pm
WHERE: Tree lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field, Yorktown Heights. (Parade is along Commerce Street.)
WHAT: Celebrate the season with this festive parade and tree lighting event.
WANT TO GO? 914-245-4650 • yorktownny.org