Lighting a Tradition 2025

Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI and the Activities Programming Board will host the annual University of Southern Indiana Lighting a Tradition holiday celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4 in the Performance Center Dunn Lobby and University Center East. Full of family-friendly festivities, the event is open to the public at no charge. 

This year’s event will feature a magical holiday village. Stroll through inflatables, try your luck at holiday carnival games, create your own hot chocolate and much more!   

Lighting a Tradition special features for 2025 include: 

• Tree lighting and carol singing at 6 p.m.
• Festive barrel train rides 
• Santa Claus in the Fireside Lounge 
• DIY hot chocolate including peppermint, chocolate chips, marshmallows and other savory delights 
• Magical holiday village with festive inflatables, crafts, carnival games and plush prizes 
• Holiday photo booth with instant prints to commemorate your experience 
• Archie’s Closet donation drive for cleaning products and toiletries 

Activities are available while supplies last. Stop by and visit USI’s most festive event of the year!