Tree Lighting Ceremony | Big Cedar Lodge

Gather the family on the lawn for one of the sweetest traditions of the season, the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Big Cedar Lodge. Each night, Santa chooses one special child to help him light the big Christmas tree, and the whole crowd counts down together.

The first December lighting is Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 5 p.m. The ceremony repeats Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19 at 5 p.m., with a final lighting on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24.

It takes place on the Swimmin’ Hole Lawn at Big Cedar Lodge, 190 Top of the Rock Road in Ridgedale, and it is free and open to the public. Pair it with the drive through lights, ice skating or dinner on property for a full night out. Details are on the Big Cedar Lodge website.