Lone Tree residents can look forward to holiday-themed events this December, including the city’s holiday tree lighting event and Schweiger Ranch’s Austrian Christmas. 

Dec. 2: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

The City of Lone Tree will host its Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. 

The celebration will begin with the lighting of the tree at the Lone Tree Arts Center, located at 10075 Commons St. 

Attractions include visits with Santa and his reindeer, a performance by On The Rocks, roaming holiday characters, and a hot cocoa and s’more bar. 

Following the lighting of the tree at 6:30 p.m., there will also be holiday festivities at the Lone Tree Library and MorningStar Senior Living. 

At the library, residents can enjoy story time sessions, crafts and card making. Story time sessions will be at 7 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Nearby at MorningStar Senior Living, attendees can decorate cookies, craft and get photos taken at a photo booth.  

Residents can bring a gift to donate to the “Grinch Gives Back” program at MorningStar, which will benefit residents in the facility, according to the city’s website. 

Those interested in learning more about this event, or other events in the city, can visit cityoflonetree.com/cityevents/merrydays. 

Dec. 3: Schweiger Ranch’s Austrian Christmas

Schweiger Ranch’s annual Austrian Christmas and coinciding Christkindl Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. 

Attendees can look forward to enjoying authentic Austrian food and music, face painting, crafting, visiting Santa and his reindeer, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and shopping from local vendors at the market. 

It is a free ticketed event, and registration is required for entry. Those interested in attending or learning more information can visit schweigerranch.org/austrianchristmas.