Holiday happenings
The 26th annual Holiday Tree Lighting in downtown Sunnyvale is set for Dec. 6, 5-8:30 p.m., on Murphy Avenue. The event features performances by local schools, games and crafts, and a visit from Old St. Nick. There will be collection barrels at Redwood Square for unwrapped toys and $25 gift cards for teens clients for Sunnyvale Community Services.
Cityline Sunnyvale is hosting a Sip Shop Eat Holiday Market at Redwood Square prior to the tree lighting, starting at 3 p.m., with more than 60 local vendors, seasonal cocktails, snacks and creative DIY stations.
For more information, visit https://sunnyvaledowntown.org/events.
Gingerbread submissions
Submissions for the fifth annual Gingerbread Village must be dropped off at the Sunnyvale Public Library on Dec. 7 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. This year’s themes are Tropical Jungle and Gingerbread City, but a themed submission is not required. Only one submission per household will be accepted, and maximum size is 12 inches long by 12 inches wide by 10 inches tall. Gingerbread creations won’t be returned.
The Gingerbread Village, sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library, will be displayed Dec. 8 through early January 2026 in the Sunnyvale Public Library lobby.
Sign up to participate by contacting Sunnyvale Arts Commissioner Winnie Lam at winnielam@gmail.com. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/gingerbread2025.