Enjoy an ice-skating appearance from gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, plus Snoopy and friends, a visit from Santa, and a special LIVE musical performance. This annual tradition is complimentary to resort guests and the local community.
Price - Free Admission, Reservations Required
This event will be hosted on The Village Lawn at the Meritage, adjacent to the Holiday Ice Rink. In true holiday spirit, guests are encouraged to bring a toy donation for Toys for Tots. The evening will include special appearances from:
Frozen: Anna, Elsa & Kristoff
Sleeping Beauty: Aurora & Prince Phillip
Rapunzel & Tangled
A Ballerina in a Globe
A Juggler
Santa, Mrs. Claus & Santa’s Helpers
Things to Explore:
Artisan Market | Explore handmade items from Bay Area vendors specializing in jewelry, ornaments, candles, clothing, and more!
Train Rides | Explore the Tree Lighting aboard a train! Welcome to guests of all ages; this $5 experience will take you on a mini adventure around Merry Meritage to see everything we have for you this holiday.
Mrs. Claus Bakeshop | Mrs. Claus is coming to town! Head to her bakeshop for delicious holiday-baked cookies and mixed nuts.
Schedule of events:
4:15 pm | Welcome by Emcees Jessica Grech and Morris Knight of Bonneville Radio. Blessing by Father Korey LaVergne.
4:20 pm | Musical selection from Napa School of Music
4:35 pm | Speakers – Representative from Kaiser Permanente, The Meritage Resort General Manager Joe Leinacker, Pacific Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Timothy Busch, and Pacific Hospitality Group President Garrett Busch
4:50 pm | Kristi Yamaguchi's introduction
4:55 pm | Musical selection from Napa School of Music
5:15 pm | Gift Giving Program introduction and welcoming of each Nonprofit & the Gift Giving Partner, Concord Toyota, to speak.
5:25 pm | Senator Bill Dodd to speak and light the tree.
5:30 pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:35 pm | Kristi Yamaguchi, Snoopy and Friends, and a few special young skaters will appear on the ice-skating rink.
5:40 pm – 7:00 pm | Live performance by Entourage The Band