Holiday Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season with our 11th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting!

Join us Friday, November 28, for a magical evening. The Edgewater’s annual Tree Lighting shines brighter than ever this season! Watch The Edgewater Grand Plaza come alive with the sparkle of the holidays — complete with roller-skating elves spreading cheer on wheels and a NEW! whimsical Gingerbread Terrace overlooking Lake Mendota. Little ones will love the interactive holiday wonderland featuring a festive bounce house where they can bounce, slide, and crawl through giant cookies and gumdrops.

Then, join the fun — lace up your skates and roll alongside the elves! Roller skating is $7 per person, with $3 skate rentals  (or bring your own).

Sip, skate, and bounce your way into the holiday season at Madison’s most magical holiday tradition.

Free and open to the public, food and beverages available for purchase.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (3:00-6:00 PM)
3:00 PM: Grand Ballroom, Icehouse, Roller Skating, Nolen Gallery, Craft Stations Open

3:00-3:15 PM: Black Star Drum Line

3:15-4:00 PM: Strolling Magic | Nolen Gallery / Grand Ballroom

3:25-3:45 PM: Central Midwest Ballet Academy Performance | Grand Ballroom

3:55-4:25 PM: David Landau Performance | Grand Ballroom

4:35-5:15 PM: James Ember Magic | Grand Ballroom

5:25-5:40 PM: Central Midwest Ballet Academy Performance | Grand Ballroom

5:50 PM: Grand Ballroom craft stations close 

5:30-6:00 PM: Wendy Lynn Markus Electric Violin

6:00 PM: Welcome Santa for lighting of the trees!

6:05-7:30 PM: Santa & Wendy Lynn Markus move inside to Statehouse