# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: It’s a sparkling start to your holiday season in Chicago!

Join Griffin MSI’s Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival to kick off the beloved Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibit. Take in the spectacle of more than 50 twinkling holiday trees, each decorated to represent a different country, and displays representing international seasonal celebrations of light, like Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali and more.

We'll flip the switch on our four-story Grand Tree at 11 a.m. with Santa Larry, the first Black Santa to spread holiday cheer at the Mall of America. Join us for this day-long festival to enjoy: 

? A countdown to the lighting of the Grand Tree with a special holiday performance by the Leo High School Choir, fresh off their incredible run on America’s Got Talent
? Live performances from local cultural organizations
? Seasonal samplings from Stan’s Donuts
? Unique gifts available in the Holiday Shop

This event is included in General Admission on November 8.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tree-lighting-and-cultural-festival/200029045420914
- **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, festivals, holiday, music, entertainment, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5632

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- **lat**: 41.79072
- **long**: -87.5798
- **full address**: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5706 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637-2003, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival being held?
  - **A:** Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5706 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637-2003, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival?
  - **A:** Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival is organized by Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 5,600+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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