A Trinity County Christmas: Your December Calendar of Magic!
Escape to the Mountains: A Hallmark Holiday Awaits!
Trade the hustle for historic charm this December! Welcome to Trinity County, your winter wonderland escape, where the towns of Weaverville, Hayfork, Douglas City, and Junction City light up with genuine small-town Christmas cheer. This is the Shangri-La of the North State, offering a full month of timeless, family-friendly events—all near you!
From classic theater and Santa sightings to magical light parades and historic bazaar shopping, your perfect holiday getaway starts here. All events listed are centered around the joyful spirit of Christmas!
Full Calendar of Events: Your Holiday Itinerary
Every day is a cause for celebration in Trinity County! Here are the highlighted Christmas-related events happening throughout December:
Week 1: Bazaars, Nutcrackers & Giving!
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Focus |
| Tue, 12/2 | All Day | Giving Tuesday | All Over | Charity & Community |
| Sat, 12/6 | 9 am – 4 pm | DC & JC Christmas Bazaars | Douglas City/Junction City | Handmade Gifts & Shopping |
| Sat, 12/6 | 9 am – 4 pm | Pancakes w/Santa & Christmas Bazaar | Hayfork | Santa & Shopping |
| Sat, 12/6 | 10 am – 5 pm | Mountain Magic Christmas | Weaverville | Historic Town Festival |
| Sat, 12/6 | 12 pm | Theater-FREE Movie | Weaverville | Family Fun |
| Sat, 12/6 | 3 pm | The Nutcracker @TAPAC | Weaverville | Classic Christmas Ballet |
| Sat, 12/6 | 5 pm – 8 pm | Art Walk | Weaverville | Local Art & Shopping |
| Sun, 12/7 | 3 pm | Weaverville Community Band & Chorus | Weaverville (TAPAC) | Holiday Music |
| Sun, 12/7 | 3 pm – 6 pm | Hayfork Christmas Light Parade & Activities | Hayfork | Lights & Festivities |
Week 2: Charlie Brown Charm
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Focus |
| Fri, 12/12 | 7 pm | Charlie Brown Christmas-TAPAC | Weaverville | Holiday Theater |
| Sat, 12/13 | 10 am – 5 pm | Mountain Magic Christmas | Weaverville | Historic Town Festival |
| Sat, 12/13 | 12 pm | Theater-FREE Movie | Weaverville | Family Fun |
| Sat, 12/13 | 2 pm & 7 pm | Charlie Brown Christmas-TAPAC | Weaverville | Holiday Theater (Two showings!) |
Week 3: Music & The Polar Express
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Focus |
| Fri, 12/19 | 5 pm | Trinity County Student Music Showcase | Weaverville | Youth Holiday Talent |
| Fri, 12/19 | TBD | Theater-Polar Express | Weaverville | Magical Movie Experience |
| Sat, 12/20 | TBD | Theater-Polar Express | Weaverville | Magical Movie Experience |
| Sun, 12/21 | TBD | Theater-Polar Express | Weaverville | Magical Movie Experience |
Final Week: Ringing in the New Year!
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Focus |
| Wed, 12/31 | Doors at 8 PM | New Year’s Eve Black Light Dance Party (Music by HOOK!) | North Fork Grange, Junction City | New Year’s Celebration ($20 adults, Kids 16 & under FREE, Shuttle available from Weaverville) |
Weaverville Lodging: Stay in the Heart of the Magic
Staying in or near Weaverville is ideal for attending all the TAPAC events (Nutcracker, Charlie Brown, Polar Express), the Mountain Magic Christmas weekends, and the Art Walk!
Historic Inns & B&Bs:
Hotels & Motels:
More options:
Create your own Magic in the Mountains and extend your stay:
Hayfork:
- Timberjack Lodge (Ideal for the Light Parade & Bazaar events)
Douglas City:
- Indian Creek Lodge (Great for the DC Christmas Bazaar)
Trinity Center / Coffee Creek:
Lights, Laughs & Lodging – Your Holiday Itinerary Starts Here!
We’ve crafted a suggested itinerary to maximize your fun during the first weekend of events (Dec 6th-7th).
| Day & Time | Focus | Event & Location |
| Friday Afternoon/Evening | Arrival & Relaxation | Arrive and check into your lodging. Enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation. Our mountain towns invite you to relax, reconnect, and enjoy life at a gentler pace. |
| Saturday Morning/Day | Christmas Shopping & Santa! | Head to Douglas City (9 am – 3 pm) or Junction City (9 am – 4 pm) for Christmas Bazaars, or visit Hayfork for Pancakes with Santa (9 am – 4 pm). |
| Saturday Mid-Day | Historic Town Festivities | Return to Weaverville for Mountain Magic Christmas (10 am – 5 pm). Catch the FREE Movie (12 pm) and the classic performance of The Nutcracker @TAPAC (3 pm)! |
| Saturday Evening | Art & Culture | Enjoy the Art Walk (5 pm – 8 pm) in historic Weaverville, finding unique gifts and meeting local artists. |
| Sunday Afternoon | Music & Lights | Start with the festive sounds of the Weaverville Community Band & Chorus (3 pm @TAPAC). Then, drive to Hayfork for the Christmas Light Parade Activities (3 pm – 5:45 pm) followed by the beautiful Light Parade (6 pm)! |
Not enough? Want more holiday magic? Keep the magic alive with Santa tracking and hotlines!
🗺️ Santa Tracking – Christmas Eve Mission Control!
Join the global excitement and follow Santa’s epic journey around the world as he delivers joy and presents!
- The Official Way to Track Santa: Tune into NORAD Tracks Santa on Christmas Eve! This is the real-deal, mission-control method to follow the sleigh and reindeer in real-time!
- Link to the Tracker: NORAD Tracks Santa
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📞 Call Santa’s Secret Hotline!
Want to get a last-minute message to the Big Guy before he takes off? You can call Santa’s personal line and leave a special voicemail!
Santa’s North Pole Voicemail: Use the FreeConferenceCall.com Santa’s Hotline! Dial +1 605-310-4000 to leave your message for Santa.
Talk to Santa Directly: You can also call +1 980-447-2682 or use the easy-to-remember number: +1 980-HI-SANTA to connect!
