Detroit Tree Lighting CMU Alumni Social

Head to downtown Detroit for a night of family fun at the 22nd Annual Detroit Tree Lighting.

Spread your holiday cheer at the CMU Detroit Office, located within Campus Martius, for a festive social with Alumni and friends! 🎄 

Your registration includes:

• Unlimited specialty coffee and hot chocolate provided by alumni-owned Hazel Coffee Co. ☕️ 
• Entry to a CMU raffle prize drawing 🎟️  
• A cozy space to warm up 🧣 
• Private indoor restrooms 🚪 
• Complimentary treats and CMU swag 🍪  

The Detroit Tree Lighting event will feature amazing lighting attractions, holiday shopping, food trucks, visits from Santa and more! Learn more about the Detroit Tree Lighting by clicking here.  

This event will sell out – secure your space now! Registration will remain open until space is sold out or Wednesday, November 19.  

⏰ When: 

Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 

• 4 p.m. | Festival begins
• 5 p.m. | Alumni social starts 
• 8 p.m. | Alumni social ends  
• 9 p.m. | Festival ends

💲Cost: 

$15 | Registration per person
$10 | Children 12 & under  

*Gold members will receive a $3 discount off the registration total.  

Parking is the responsibility of the attendee. All guests must go through festival gates and screening.