Name: Festival of Trees 2026
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-11-20
Location: Performance Hall at Cedarhurst

The Lights

November 2026

Festival of Trees 2026

Join us for an enchanting evening at the 19th Annual Festival of Trees Gala! The Spero & Cedarhurst Festival of Trees Gala kicks off the holiday season with a delicious dinner, an inspiring program, and a live auction featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and baskets. Dueling Pianos by 88 Keyz will take over and turn […]

20 Nov

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Performance Hall at Cedarhurst

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The Lights 2026 at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

The Lights – November

Southern Illinois’ most spectacular holiday program returns! We’re celebrating the fifth year of The Lights, southern Illinois’s favorite holiday tradition! Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of Cedarhurst’s 80-acre campus. Roast a s’more, view the art galleries, enjoy special holiday […]

21 Nov

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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The Lights – November

27 Nov

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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The Lights – November

28 Nov

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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December 2026

A group rides a golf cart through a Holiday Lights display

Holiday TNL: Ride-the-Lights

Our favorite Thursday Night tradition is back for the holidays. Whether it’s a date night or friends’ night, we have festive events ready to make your Thursday Nights holly-jolly fun at The Lights! Ride-the-Lights and enjoy live music in the Performance Hall It’s 2-for-1 holiday fun!

03 Dec

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Christmas Market

We’re excited to again host an opportunity for artists in southern Illinois to share their talents and sell their hand-made creations at our annual Christmas Market! Kick off your holiday weekend with our Sip n’ Shop Party — where merry mingling meets magical shopping! Enjoy live music, festive sips, and browse handcrafted art. It’s the […]

04 Dec

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Holiday TNL: Crafts & Cocktails

Our favorite Thursday Night tradition is back for the holidays. Whether it’s a date night or friends night, we have festive events ready to make your Thursday Nights holly-jolly fun at The Lights! Grab your friends and infuse your evening with creativity and festive drinks for a holly-jolly night at The Lights! * Upgrade your […]

10 Dec

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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Holiday Family Dinner – Woody’s Christmas Roundup!

Purchase a special ticket to enjoy a holiday family dinner with Woody and the Gang at Woody’s Christmas Roundup! This year’s family dining event offers a fun way to extend your evening at The Lights, centered around the Toy Story theme. Enjoy games, crafts, and a Toy Story themed menu. After dinner, walk The Lights […]

12 Dec

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Performance Hall at Cedarhurst

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Holiday TNL: Twinkle & Taste

Our favorite Thursday Night tradition is back for the holidays. Whether it’s a date night or friends night, we have festive events ready to make your Thursday Nights holly-jolly fun at The Lights! Mingle & Jingle with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy food, drinks, and ugly sweaters at The Lights December 17th. * […]

17 Dec

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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