Festival of Trees
Visitors can wander through displays of over 130 decorated trees, wreaths, and student-crafted gingerbread houses. The event features daily live stage entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a children's craft area. Guests can also visit the Sweet Shop for gingerbread cookies, browse the holiday gift shop, and enter the raffle house.
What to Expect
Over 130 decorated trees and wreaths supporting local children's programs.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Balloons Over Vermilion, NFP
Food & Drink
The Sweet Shop offers homemade gingerbread cookies and other holiday treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children ages 10 and under are free with a paying adult on Family Day / Pickle Day; veterans are free all day on Nov 16; guests ages 60 and older are free all day during Senior Extravaganza. Craft projects cost $1 per ticket, with some projects requiring more tickets. Sugar cookies are $2 for two; a gingerbread cookie is $2 for one. – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash for the craft area, sweet shop and raffle house, because these extras are cash only and the arena has no ATM.
- Carry a clear bag within the size limits or a small clutch, because Palmer Arena is now clear-bag only and everyone goes through metal detectors.
- Get Princess Tea Party and Ladies Luncheon tickets as soon as you can, because those special events sell quickly.
- Buy general admission in person at the Palmer Arena box office on a weekday to avoid online ticket fees.
- Plan to stay with your kids the whole time, because all children must be with an adult at the festival and at special events.
Special Events & Promotions
- Family Day / Pickle Day (Nov 15): children 10 and under get in free with a paying adult.
- Veterans Day (Nov 16): veterans get in free all day, and Storytime that evening is free with admission.
- Senior Extravaganza (Nov 18): guests 60 and older get in free.
- Separately ticketed events: Prehistoric Pit Stop Breakfast with Santa (Nov 14), Princess Tea Party and Royal Encore Princess Portraits (Nov 15), and Ladies Luncheon (Nov 16).
- Separately ticketed nights: Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew (Nov 12), Glow-Ho-Ho BINGO (Nov 14), Neon Northpole Family BINGO (Nov 15), and Name That Tune Music Bingo (Nov 17).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does general admission include?
It includes more than 130 decorated trees and wreaths, the Jr. Parade of Trees by local students and the Gingerbread Village. It also covers daily live entertainment, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the gift shop and the Holiday Café. The craft area, sweet shop and raffle house cost extra.
What bags can I bring?
Palmer Arena is now a clear-bag venue. Clear totes up to 12" x 12" x 6", clear drawstring bags up to 12" x 12", one-gallon clear storage bags and clutches no larger than 4.5" x 7" are allowed. Diaper bags are allowed but will be searched, and everyone goes through metal detectors.
Should I bring cash?
Yes. The extra activities take cash only, and there is no ATM inside the arena.
What food is there?
The Sweet Shop sells gingerbread and sugar cookies, and the Holiday Café has food and seasonal treats.
Do special event tickets include festival entry?
Yes. Your special event ticket gets you into the festival that day. Keep it after you enter, because you'll need it again to get into your special event.
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