Festival of Trees
Visitors can wander through large-scale designer displays featuring decorated holiday trees, wreaths, porches, and hearth settings. The event features live entertainment from local choirs, bands, and dancers on CenterStage, as well as an edible Gingerbread Village and an 18-foot Tree of Lights. Families can explore the Reindeer Games activity center, visit Santa Claus, and interact with the Festival Express model train display.
What to Expect
Holiday showcase of designer trees and family attractions in Davenport.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Davenport
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Quad City Arts
Food & Drink
The ticketed Premiere Party includes hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails; the 21+ Silent Disco has a cash bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday display fans
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult: $12; child ages 2–10: $5; children under 2 are free. Military members with military ID and their immediate families get $2 off admission on Military Day, November 22. All general-admission tickets are $1 off on Family Day, November 28. – Get tickets
- Hours: Nov 21: 9 am–7 pm; Nov 22: 10 am–7 pm; Nov 23–25: 9 am–7 pm; Nov 27–28: 9 am–7 pm; Nov 29: 10 am–4 pm.
- Parking: RiverCenter parking ramps are available, as is two-hour street parking.
- Accessibility: An accessible entrance is located on 2nd Street.
Tips & Advice
- Buy general admission tickets online before you go, because the gates are cashless and online purchases carry no added fees.
- Military families should come on Military Day, Sunday, November 22, and bring military ID to get the admission discount.
- Book special events like the SugarPlum Ball early, since these ticketed events often sell out and the ball sells out every year.
- Look up Santa's hours for your day before you go, since they change daily and a photographer is on hand for photos.
- Guests who need the accessible entrance should use the one on 2nd Street, and drivers can park in the RiverCenter ramps or on the street for two hours.
Special Events & Promotions
- Military Day, Sunday Nov 22: admission discount for military members with ID and their immediate families, plus a National Anthem performance
- Family Day, Saturday Nov 28: discount on all general admission tickets, plus costumed characters, photo spots and giveaways
- Santa's Stars, Nov 19: free private sensory-friendly tour for guests with different abilities, by registration
- New: Holiday Movie Night among the trees, Friday Nov 27, separate ticket with limited seating; ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged
- Separately ticketed: Premiere Party (Nov 20), Teddy Bears & Treats (Nov 22), SugarPlum Ball (Nov 24), Celebrity Lunch (Nov 25), Silent Disco for ages 21+ (Nov 28)
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new this year?
The Festival floor has been rearranged to make it easier to get around the attractions. It adds special photo spots and interactive spaces. There's also a new Holiday Movie Night among the trees on November 27, with its own ticket.
Can kids visit Santa?
Yes. Santa is at RiverCenter every day, and a photographer is there with photos for sale. Santa's hours change from day to day.
Is there food?
The Treat Shoppe sells brownies, old-fashioned hard candy, rice crispy treats, fudge, cotton candy, hot cocoa, popcorn and Whitey's Ice Cream.
Can I pay cash at the gate?
No, the gates are cashless. Buy your tickets online ahead of time; there are no added fees.
What's on CenterStage?
Local dancers, singers, bands and choirs perform in the Great Hall during general admission hours.
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