Tree Lighting and Cultural Festival

Saturday, November 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.