High Point Holiday Party & Tree Lighting
Visitors gather for the lighting of the Triad's 44-foot Christmas tree followed by a holiday fireworks show. The celebration features live stage performances and a special preview of Truist Point's Winter Glow light display. Families can also enjoy bounce houses, meet Santa for photos, take trolley rides to see campus decorations, and purchase food and drinks from local vendors.
What to Expect
Features the lighting of a 44-foot Christmas tree and fireworks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
The Rotary Club of Furnitureland
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free.
- Hours: Live performances: 3:30-6:30.
Tips & Advice
- Head to Santa early in the party if you want hot chocolate, because only the first 250 people who visit Santa get it complimentary.
- Send the kids to the information tent soon after arriving, since only the first 500 children to stop by receive a holiday treat.
- Plan your Santa photos and trolley ride for the earlier part of the party, because both pause before the tree-lighting ceremony begins.
- Split up by age if you have mixed kids, with attractions for children 5 and under on Gatewood and older kids' attractions on Church.
- Dress warmly and stay through the tree lighting, since the holiday fireworks and the Winter Glow preview at Truist Point follow right after.
Special Events & Promotions
- Truist Point's Christmas lights switch on for the first time, giving everyone at the party a special preview of Winter Glow at the Point.
- New this year: professional photographers send each family a complimentary picture with Santa.
- The first 250 people to visit Santa get complimentary hot chocolate.
- The first 500 kids to visit the information tent receive a holiday treat.
- A Scavenger Hunt raffle is drawn just before the tree-lighting ceremony.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
All kids' activities are free, including nine bounce houses and activities from Triad Bounce. Attractions for kids 5 and under are on Gatewood, older kids' attractions are on Church, and bounce games are in the Stock & Grain parking lot.
Can we get photos with Santa?
Yes. Santa sits on a golden chair, and professional photographers from Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine will send you a complimentary picture with him. Several other photo spots are around the party too.
Are there free treats?
Yes. The Food Lion tent has 1,000 complimentary cups of hot cocoa and 500 s'mores kits. The first 500 kids to visit the information tent get a holiday treat, and the first 250 people to visit Santa get complimentary hot chocolate.
What are the trolley rides?
The trolley takes you to see the decorations on the High Point University campus. You can enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa on board while listening to 99.5 The Triad's Christmas Station.
What happens at the tree lighting?
Mix 99.5 helps light High Point's 44-foot Christmas tree, the largest public Christmas tree in the Triad. A holiday fireworks show follows, and Truist Point's Christmas lights come on for a preview of Winter Glow at the Point.
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