The Magic Tree has become a must-see tradition during the Christmas holiday season. Now in its 9th year, the 85-foot Sycamore tree at The Crossing in Columbia, Missouri will once again shine with over 8 miles of dazzling LED lights. The Crossing’s Magic Tree is a gift to our community—a chance to create traditions, celebrate the season, and share the joy of Christmas together.
Join us on Friday, November 28, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m., for the official lighting of the Magic Tree. This year, the lighting will begin in the sky with a Christmas-themed drone show and countdown at 5:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and gather with family and friends to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the season, including free kettle corn, hot chocolate, and Christmas music.
As always, if you can’t make the lighting ceremony (or even if you did!), the Magic Tree will glow every evening from 5–10 p.m. through the first week of January. It’s the perfect place to pause, take photos, and make holiday memories. The magic never gets old, so stop by anytime and experience the magic tree up close!
The Magic Tree is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season in community. Gather with family, invite your friends, and join us at 5 p.m. on November 28th, 2025, as the Magic Tree comes to life.
Sitting under the lights of the Magic Tree is an incredible way to capture the Christmas spirit for a night. That magic doesn't have to end. Learn more about how life with Jesus can make every moment full of the same joy and magic.