Castle Rock Festival of Lights is a community holiday festival in Castle Rock, Washington, celebrating the town’s close-knit spirit and the season with a uniquely Northwest Christmas experience. The event welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy family-friendly activities and festive traditions. The 2026 festival is scheduled for December 12 and is promoted as the 17th annual celebration, continuing a tradition described by organizers as seventeen years of holiday magic.

Festival highlights include Santa photos, food, family fun, a parade and a tree lighting. The organization also provides an events calendar to help visitors explore festival activities, along with information for vendors and parade participants. Vendor and parade forms are available through its website.

The festival is supported by local and regional sponsors, including businesses, community organizations and media partners. Its organizers present Castle Rock as a place where past, present and future come together, and where lifelong residents and visitors can share in the community’s holiday celebrations. The festival’s mailing address is in Castle Rock, Washington.