Gather your friends and family to kick off the season with a tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 9 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Ridgedale Commons, 12590 Ridgedale Drive. Enjoy activities, crafts, tree lighting and more. Dress up your dog in holiday attire to compete in the dog costume contest! This is a free event.

• Hot cocoa, crafts, food truck, bonfire, music and more (4:30-6 p.m.)
• Candy cane hunt (5 p.m.)
• Tree lighting (5:30 p.m.)
• Dog costume contest winner announced (5:45 p.m.)