Chester Tree Lighting on November 27 Opens Holiday Season for Lake Almanor Communities

LAKE ALMANOR BASIN, Calif. — October 31, 2026. Families from the Lake Almanor area are invited to Chester for a community tree-lighting ceremony scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving.

According to Visit Plumas County’s official community event listing, the Chester Christmas Village Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 27, at Chester Park on Willow Street. The welcome ceremony is listed for 5 p.m., followed by candlelight carols and the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

A gathering for the whole basin

The celebration is promoted as a start to the holiday season for Chester and nearby Lake Almanor communities. The event listing mentions festive music, holiday atmosphere, booths and opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. It also refers to the opening of a seasonal skating rink, although people interested in skating should confirm rink operations, admission and equipment availability separately.

Planning an evening visit

Late-November evenings can be cold in the mountain basin. Families may want layered clothing and should check road and weather conditions before traveling. The public program is scheduled for a relatively short early-evening window; arrive in time for the welcome if you want to experience the ceremony.

Organizers have not published every vendor or activity detail in the summary available to California58. Before traveling, check the official listing for changes in the schedule, accessibility information and parking guidance.

Source: Visit Plumas County — Chester Christmas Village Tree Lighting, November 27.

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