Join us for our annual Christmas tree lighting event at the MCX parking lot. It's free and open to all authorized patrons.

Timeline of Events

• 5 pm: Event begins, holiday refreshments, letters to Santa, holiday crafts, selfie station, photos/visit with Santa, cookie decorating, and train rides
• 5:30 pm: Lighting of tree
• 5:40 pm: Chorus performances by Arthur Edwards Elementary, W Jessee Gurganus Elementary, and Tucker Creek Middle School
• 6:10 pm: The Epiphany School of Global Studies Falcon Spirit Squad performance
• 6:15 pm: The Center of the Performing Arts performance of excerpt from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, “Land of the Snow”
• 6:20 pm: Magic show by Gary Shelton
• 6:55 pm: Drawing for door prizes*

*Door prizes are open to active duty families ONLY. Limit one entry per family. Must be at least 18 years of age. Winner must be present to win.

• Anna and Elsa Magical Carousel Lego Set
• Barbie Doll with Pool
• Minecraft Bee Cottage Lego Set
• Nerf Elite Double Punch Motorized Dart Blaster
• $50 Marine Corps Exchange Gift Card
• Paw Patrol Skye 12” Bike
• $100 Marine Corps Exchange Gift Card
• Mongoose 20” Bike
• JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
• Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones
• Nintendo Switch Bundle with Mario Kart
• Mrytle Beach Family Vacation
• 2-Nights’ Accommodations and 4 Tickets to Wonder Works.