FreeDetroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park
Fri, Nov 205:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Friday, November 20, 2026; 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Tree lighting ceremony at 7:00 PM
Campus Martius Park800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 · 0.0 mi approx. from DetroitDirections
All ages welcome; family-friendly outdoor festival with stroller-accessible paved plaza grounds
FreeFree admission for outdoor tree lighting ceremonies and stage entertainment; food and skate rentals for purchase
About this adventure
Kick off the holiday season at Michigan's premier winter celebration: the annual Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park! The heart of Downtown Detroit illuminates with a magnificent 60-plus-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce decorated with more than 20,000 dazzling LED lights, sparkling ornaments, and a glittering star topper. The evening features show-stopping figure skating performances by Olympic medalists and national champions on The Rink at Campus Martius. Families can enjoy live holiday musical performances by national headliners and local Detroit choirs, visits with Santa Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a bustling array of local food trucks offering hot chocolate, cider, and sweet treats. The event is free and open to the public, with paved, ADA-accessible pathways throughout the park. Warm dress and early arrival are highly recommended.
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