45th Annual Holiday Tree Festival
Visitors can wander through displays of numerous decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday gifts available for purchase. The festival features the special Cap and Bootie Tree decorated with photos of former NICU patients, alongside raffle displays and daily appearances by Santa. Proceeds from sales support patient care programs, research, and education.
What to Expect
Displays decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday gifts benefiting Akron Children's patients.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Akron Children's Hospital
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sat, Nov. 14: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun, Nov. 15: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon-Fri, Nov. 16-20: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun, Nov. 22: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Families wanting extra time with Santa can book Breakfast with Santa, a separate session held on the two Saturdays, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21.
- Santa is there every day, but different Santas work different shifts, so check the Santa schedule if your family has a favorite.
- If a tree, wreath or gift catches your eye, ask a volunteer in the display area, because they help buyers with purchases and proceeds support Akron Children's.
- Head to the raffle display in the middle of the festival room, where volunteers sell raffle tickets at the tables set up around it.
- To get your child's photo on this year's Cap and Bootie Tree, mail it with the signed release form so it arrives by November 1.
Special Events & Promotions
- Breakfast with Santa, a separate session on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 21
- Preview Gala on Friday, Nov. 13
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see at the festival?
The festival room is filled with decorated trees, wreaths and holiday gifts, all for sale. There's a raffle display in the middle of the room and the Cap and Bootie Tree, which is covered in photos of former NICU patients. Santa is there every day.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds from the trees, wreaths and gifts support patient care programs, research and education at Akron Children's.
How can I get my child's photo on the Cap and Bootie Tree?
Mail a photo no larger than 4x6 inches with your child's name and birth date on the back, along with a completed photo release form, to Akron Children's Volunteer Services. NICU photos and current photos are both welcome. Photos must arrive by November 1 and can't be returned.
How can I volunteer?
The festival relies on more than 1,000 volunteers. They greet guests, sell raffle tickets, share information at the Cap and Bootie Tree, and help buyers among the trees and at the retail table. You can sign up online through Akron Children's.
Can I donate or decorate a tree, wreath or gift?
Yes. Donors and decorators submit a contract, and there are decorating instructions for trees, wreaths and gifts. Each entry needs its own contract unless the entries are being sold together.
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