Festivals & HolidaysSaturday, November 7
Tree Lighting and Cultural Festival
Saturday, November 7 · 10 a.m. · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- When
- Saturday, November 7 · 10 a.m.
- Where
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry5700 S Lake Shore Dr · Chicago, IL · 60637
- Good to know
About this event
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 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:
This event is included in General Admission on Nov. 7, 2026.
Listed by DoStuff: Chicago, IL and Mommy Poppins: United States, gathered by the Evanston events calendar.