The City of Fallon is opening the holiday season this Friday with a full lineup of community events, beginning with the annual Christmas Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5.
This year’s celebration carries extra meaning as the city honors America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The open house will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Fallon City Hall and the Douglass House. Families can enjoy refreshments, cookie decorating, caroling, and the first visit from Santa Claus. City staff, department heads, and elected officials will also be on hand to welcome residents.
Mayor Ken Tedford said the milestone adds a special touch to a much-loved community tradition.
“Few things capture the magic of the holidays like gathering with our community to light Fallon’s iconic Christmas tree,” Tedford said. “This year, we’re especially excited to feature a gold, illuminated ‘250’ as the tree topper, as well as red, white, and blue fireworks, honoring America250. We invite everyone to join us for a night of joy, festive local traditions, and a celebration of Fallon’s history, community, and holiday spirit.”
The downtown Maine Street Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m., followed by red, white, and blue fireworks honoring America’s history and unity.
Just down the street, the Fallon Theatre will extend the celebration into the evening. Classic Christmas cartoons will play upstairs after the tree lighting, followed by a short performance by the Lahontan Valley Concert Choir. The theatre will then show “Jingle All the Way” (1996) at 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. The film is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 29 minutes.
Throughout December, the theatre is also accepting donated ornaments to decorate its 12-foot lobby Christmas tree.
Adding to the excitement, Premier Pawn is sponsoring a free raffle during Friday and Saturday’s movie showings. One attendee will win a never-opened Turbo Man action figure, just like the toy featured in the film. The drawing will be held on Facebook Live on Friday, Dec. 6, around 7:15 p.m. Guests can also take their raffle ticket to Andy’s Arcade for $1 of play time.
More Christmas fun returns on Sunday, Dec. 7, as Victory Church hosts a community night at the Fallon Theatre. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with carols in the lower theatre and free hot cocoa and cookies. At 6 p.m., the theatre will show “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (2024), rated PG, and “The King of Kings” (2025), also rated PG. Concessions will be open for both screenings.
Fallon on Ice will also join in the fun on Dec. 5 with Onesie Night at the rink, located at 10 S. Carson St. Admission is free for children four and under. Prices range from $12–$15 for kids, adults, seniors, and military, with a $3 discount for bringing your own skates.
Holiday performances continue Thursday, Dec. 11, when the Fallon Theatre hosts a Christmas Variety Show from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes complimentary cocoa and cider.
The theatre will also screen two holiday classics, including “Home Alone” (1990) at 6 p.m. and “A Christmas Story” (1983) at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12–13. The Churchill Community Coalition sponsors both films, and they are free to the public.
One of Fallon’s favorite traditions, “The Polar Express,” returns on Dec. 19–20 with free showings at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., along with a complimentary hot cocoa bar.
There is no shortage of fun events as Fallon rings in the holiday season.
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