2025 Christmas Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 2 | 6:30-8:30pm | TCU Campus Commons
Join the Horned Frog family for this time-honored tradition, featuring the lighting of TCU’s 50-foot tall Christmas tree, refreshments, SuperFrog Santa, and fireworks.
Event Schedule
6:00pm: Campus Commons Opens
6:30pm: Concert performance
7:10pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks
7:25pm-8:10pm: Concert performance
Refreshments & Attractions
Guests are welcome to gather around all sides of the tree for great photo opportunities and an up-close view of the 50-foot fir. If you’re a fan of holiday music (like we are!), head over to Frog Fountain to enjoy the live performances. And of course, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting wouldn’t be complete without Super Frog Santa! There will be two opportunities to snap photos with both Super Frog Santa and Santa from the North Pole. Bring your own phone or camera, volunteers will be nearby to help take group photos. Free refreshments will be available in the Campus Commons while supplies last. Looking for more food options? Several food trucks will be parked along North Drive offering dinner, snacks, and desserts. You’ll also find Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Market Square dining in the University Union. Click here to learn more about those venues.
Event Parking
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting draws thousands of TCU Horned Frogs from across the region. To ensure you do not miss the excitement, we encourage visitors to consider arriving early in order to find a parking spot and get to the Campus Commons on time. After 5:00pm, guests may park in any lot on campus. Please refrain from parking in Health Center, Hall Director, or 24-hour reserved spots. TCU provides a complimentary shuttle service for students and visitors from Lots 3 & 4. Click for visitor parking information.
Event Location & Security
Please click here to download the Tree Lighting Guest Map so you can get to the event and parked easily. To ensure a safe environment for all, please review the security and event entry guidelines as you prepare for to attend this event by clicking Tree Lighting Security Overview. Please note that TCU’s clear bag policy will be in place and enforced for this event. Due to the large number of people and fireworks, pets are not permitted at this event.