One-Day Event: Saturday, December 6, 2025
This is your official guide to a magical season in Oakdale, where holiday spirit comes alive all month long! From candle-making and vintage photo ops to festive shopping, dazzling window displays, and the Annual Christmas Parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss heartwarming traditions like the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the grand finale Christmas Concert. Whether you’re visiting for the day or soaking in the joy all season, these events are designed to bring our community together and create unforgettable memories. Let the festivities begin!
The following events are listed in chronological order:
Candle-Making Workshop
Hosted by Ike Loa Candle Co.
Step into a cozy, Christmas-scented sanctuary and craft your very own holiday candle! This hands-on workshop is the perfect way to kick off the season with creativity, laughter, and warm aromas that capture the spirit of Christmas in Oakdale.
Begins at 10:00 a.m. | Advance tickets required
Downtown Christmas
16th Annual Old Fashioned Christmas on North 3rd Avenue
Experience a day full of holiday nostalgia on North 3rd Avenue. Shop handcrafted goods, enjoy delicious local eats, sip something warm, and celebrate the season with your community.
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Photo Op
Hosted by The Shoppe on 3rd Avenue
Gather your loved ones and strike a pose at our vintage Christmas photo set—an enchanting backdrop right on North 3rd Avenue. Snap that perfect holiday pic between shopping and strolling through downtown.
Available 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hosted by Community Hospice & Health Services
A heartfelt tradition that brings us together. Join us in Wood Park to honor loved ones with the Light Up a Life ceremony. Santa will be waiting in the gazebo to greet the kids, while the Oakdale High Choir fills the night with carols and holiday cheer.
Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m. | Don’t forget your wish list for Santa!
Christmas Window Decorations
In partnership with Love Oakdale
Downtown storefronts will be decked out in their holiday best! Stroll through and enjoy the sights as local businesses compete in the annual Christmas window decorating contest. Cast your vote for your favorite and support the spirit of small-town creativity!
Businesses can enter prior to December 1st
Downtown Christmas
Christmas on 1st Avenue
1st Avenue transforms into a festive foodie haven with vendors, crafts, and s’mores by the fire pit! Browse specialty food and craft vendors, take in the sights, and cozy up with friends around the fire pit for gooey s’mores and warm memories.
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Annual Christmas Parade
Presented by the Oakdale Enrichment Society
Bundle up and bring your holiday cheer to the 8th Annual Christmas Parade! Watch the streets of downtown come alive with festive floats, twinkling lights, and jolly music as we march along a brand-new route through 1st, 3rd, and B Street.
Parade begins at 5:00 p.m. | Arrive early for the best view!
Christmas Concert
Presented by the Oakdale Enrichment Society
Cap off the night with an unforgettable performance at The Reata on 3rd. Experience the voice, the energy, and the holiday vibes of a special guest (to be announced soon!). A perfect way to close out a magical day downtown.
Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. | Advance tickets required
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Whether you’re joining us for the twinkling lights, the joyful sounds of carolers, or the magic of making memories with loved ones, A Small Town Christmas is all about community, connection, and cheer. So bundle up, bring your family and friends, and come experience the wonder for yourself. We’ll see you in Oakdale this December—where holiday magic lives and everyone is welcome!