# Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park > Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM - Where: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 - Ages: All ages welcome; family-friendly outdoor festival with stroller-accessible paved plaza grounds - Price: Free admission for outdoor tree lighting ceremonies and stage entertainment; food and skate rentals for purchase - Organizer: Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) - Official page: https://downtowndetroit.org - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/detroit-tree-lighting-at-campus-martius-park--listing-ec93b5b4d6b0c31432011b3d ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Detroit - [The Village Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration on Kercheval](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/the-village-holiday-tree-lighting-and-celebration-on-kercheval--listing-48648038f3c17e6c4c1ca75c) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · The Village Downtown Grosse Pointe · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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