Friday, December 5, 2025 · 5pm
Seay Plaza, Washington Blvd, Fort Eustis
Celebrate the season with us at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Enjoy festive music, family fun, and the magical moment our tree lights up to kick off the holidays.
Celebrate the season with us at the Fort Eustis 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting!
Join us as we kick off the season with the Fort Eustis Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony — an evening filled with cheer, family fun, and the magic of the holidays. This year, our celebration will conclude with a very special moment as we invite a young member of our community, Liam Joseph Rivera-Colon, to help light the tree.
Liam, the 7-year-old son of SFC Ricardo Rivera Rodriguez and Joan Colon Coriano, is a sweet and creative second-grader who loves reading, drawing, and enjoying activities around Fort Eustis with his family. His joy for Christmas — especially seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus — makes him the perfect guest to help illuminate this year’s holiday season.
Photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Capture a festive holiday moment with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Free Donut Treats
Enjoy complimentary donuts, hot chocolate, or coffee to sweeten your holiday evening. Sweet treats is provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation Serving Heroes catered by Krispy Kreme.
Family Fun Activities
Enjoy festive children’s activities, cozy horse carriage rides, and cheerful live music throughout the evening — all adding to the magical atmosphere of our Holiday Tree Lighting event.
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frequently asked questions
Is this event free?
Yes! No reservations or purchases are required. This event is free for our military community and its guests.
Is the event open to everyone?
The event is open to everyone with base access. Individuals outside the military community are required to get sponsored by a DoD ID holder. All parties must visit the Visitor’s Center during office hours to receive access to avoid delays and being turned around at the gate.
All non-DoD personnel aged 18 and above will undergo a criminal history check using VCIN/NCIC to obtain base access. Reference https://www.jble.af.mil/Home/Base-Access/ for additional details.
Click here to read the most recent instructions for applying multiple visitor passes online.
What are the age restrictions for the event?
The event is open to all ages. All underage children are to be supervised by an adult.
How can I get there? Where can I park?
For directions:
705 Washington Blvd, across the 733 Mission Support Group Building (by the flag poles & large Christmas Tree)
Parking will be designated in these areas:
Are the kids activities free?
Will there be food & drinks for sale?
We won’t have food vendors this year, but you can warm up with free donuts, hot chocolate, and coffee during the event.
What should I do if I lose something at the event?
Reach out to the event staff or security on-site for assistance. For lost children, please reach out to the stage for assistance (inside the large tent/dining area).
What happens if inclement weather occurs?
We will be announcing on our social media pages and on here on updates before/during the event date. Cancellation is possible if severe weather warnings are imminent.