Come to Bay Street Emeryville for the annual tree lighting celebration, 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5! Throughout the evening, there will be free photos with Santa on Bay Street Emeryville’s second floor; trackless train rides; visits from holiday characters, including the Grinch; food and drinks at the restaurants and eateries, including hot chocolate and treat zones in the Pop and Shop.

3 to 8 p.m. Holiday Pop and Shop (see below).
4:30 p.m. Annual tree lighting ceremony at City Hall followed by car-free parade through downtown and ending at Bay Street Emeryville.
5 p.m. Emeryville High School Band performance.
6:30 p.m. Bay Street Emeryville tree lighting, followed by music from Santa Solas and his band, the Jingle Funk All Stars.
7 p.m. Oakland Youth Chorus performance.