Roseville’s Christmas Tree lighting is next week — but there’s more to city’s holiday celebration

Looking for something fun to do with the family to start the holidays?

Roseville’s Holiday Celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Vernon Street Town Center. The event spans three evenings, culminating in the city’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and ending with a beer and wine tasting for adults.

On the first night, visitors can tour the city’s tree grove which features a number of trees decorated by local businesses, organizations and schools. There will also be performers and crafts for kids.

On the second night, Dec. 1, the city’s Christmas Tree will be illuminated for the first time at 6:10 p.m. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in cookie decorating. The event will include a kids’ activity zone, music and food. And kids will have a chance to meet Santa Claus at the event.

The event will wrap up on Dec. 2 with the North Pole Tavern, a beer and wine tasting with games, live music, and an ugly sweater contest. The cost of the tasting is $10, with proceeds going toward recreation programs for at-risk youth.