Join us as we kick off the holiday season with the return of Downtown Christmas, a festive celebration filled with music, lights, and family fun right in the heart of Main Street Yuma!

This year’s event is packed with holiday cheer, including:

  • 🎶 Festive music and community performances to get you into the holiday spirit
  • 🍪 Delicious treats and local food vendors
  • ❄️ Free skating on our synthetic ice rink
  • 🎅 A special visit from Santa at our photo booth
  • 💚 Mischief from the Grinch, who loves to roam Main Street

Bring your loved ones, wear your coziest holiday attire, and get ready to make magical memories together.

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Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Yuma, Main Street
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Dates and times subject to change.

❄️ Skating Rink Fun

Our free synthetic ice-skating rink returns to the 300 block of Main Street! Open all afternoon and evening, this rink brings winter magic to the desert. Skates are provided at no charge, or bring your own.

  • Ages 5+ with adult supervision
  • Waivers required
  • Please arrive early to secure your skating time

Don’t miss your chance to glide into the holidays, Yuma style!

🎄 Tree Lighting on Main Street

Gather with the community at 6:15 p.m. near the Yuma Art Center for the lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree, a tradition that brings thousands together each year.

Keep an eye out… the Grinch might try to steal the spotlight!

🎅 Meet Santa

After the tree lighting, head over to the Children’s Museum of Yuma County (200 S. Main Street) for free Santa photos from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your holiday wish list and your biggest smile!

Event Timeline

Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:00–9:00 p.m.
Downtown Yuma, Main Street

  • 1:00 p.m. – Yuma High School Band
  • 1:30 p.m. – Belly Dance
  • 2:00 p.m. – Glam Dance
  • 3:00 p.m. – Dancer’s Workshop
  • 4:30 p.m. – Beall’s Dance
  • 5:00 p.m. – Maya Folklore
  • 6:00 p.m. – Tally the Elf Performance
  • 6:15 p.m. – Tree Lighting Countdown
  • 6:30 p.m. – ACTS Theater Group
  • 6:30–8:30 p.m. – Free Photos with Santa at the Children’s Museum
  • 9:00 p.m. – Event Ends

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