Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees Boise
Visitors can explore North Pole Village to meet Santa, craft a holiday card, color an ornament, and take home a photo. The hall showcases an interactive LEGO area with thousands of bricks for building, a student art gallery, and ongoing performances by local choirs, musicians, and dance troupes. Families can also participate in a children's scavenger hunt and browse holiday gifts at the gift shop.
What to Expect
Annual holiday fundraiser featuring interactive LEGO displays, live entertainment, and Santa visits.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Saint Alphonsus
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: $16.00; Military: $11.00; Children ages 3–12: $11.00; Seniors ages 65+: $11.00; Senior Day on Wednesday, November 25: seniors admitted for $5.00, with tickets available at the door for that price; children ages 2 and under: Free.
- Hours: Wednesday, November 25: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 26: 2:00–6:00 p.m.; Friday, November 27: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 29: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. No admission hours are stated for Saturday, November 28.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a credit card or phone wallet, because the festival can't take cash this year, even at the door.
- Buy tickets online before you go so you skip the ticket line at the door of the Boise Centre.
- Seniors 65 and up should go on Senior Day, Wednesday, November 25, when the reduced senior price is also offered at the door.
- The interactive LEGO display is scheduled for Wednesday, Thanksgiving Thursday and Sunday, so pick one of those days if your kids want to build.
- Give kids time to make a card or color an ornament in North Pole Village before they meet Santa and pick up their free photo.
Special Events & Promotions
- Senior Day on Wednesday, November 25: seniors get reduced admission, and you can buy tickets at the door at that price.
- Family Day on Saturday, November 28.
- Festival Gala on November 24, with dinner and a live auction (reservations and tickets in advance).
- Fashion Show and Luncheon on November 30 (reservations and tickets in advance).
- Children 2 and under get in free, and military, seniors 65+ and children 3–12 get reduced admission.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay with cash?
Not this year. The festival takes all major credit cards and contactless payments only, both online and at the door.
What happens in North Pole Village?
Kids make a Christmas card, color an ornament or joke with the elves, then visit Santa and get a free photo. Santa is there during public hours apart from short breaks, and donations are appreciated.
What is there for kids besides Santa?
There's a children's scavenger hunt, with a drawing for a Roaring Springs season pass. The IdahoLUG LEGO area has holiday builds to look at and thousands of bricks to build with.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes. Local dance groups, choirs and musicians perform continuously, and there's a gallery of art by Boise School District students in kindergarten through 6th grade.
Are the Gala and Fashion Show part of regular admission?
No. The Festival Gala and the Fashion Show and Luncheon are separate events, and both need reservations and tickets bought in advance.
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