Embassy Theatre Festival of Trees
Guests explore the lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and former Indiana Hotel, which are transformed into a holiday display of uniquely decorated trees. The event features festive stage entertainment including the Grande Page pipe organ, youth choirs, and dance performances, alongside visits with Santa and holiday window displays along Harrison Street. Attendees can also vote for their favorite tree display.
What to Expect
Uniquely decorated trees and holiday stage entertainment in historic theater lobbies.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Embassy Theatre Foundation
Food & Drink
A hot breakfast buffet is offered at the separate Breakfast with Santa event on November 27 and 28; seating is limited.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday display fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: $12; children ages 1–12: $5; infants under 1: free (get the free ticket at the STAR Bank box office); seniors 65+: $8, only available Tuesday, December 1. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Sensory-friendly hours are offered on Sunday morning, November 29.
Tips & Advice
- Book Breakfast with Santa early, since seating is limited and the ticket includes a walk through the Festival before the buffet.
- Seniors 65 and up should come on Tuesday, December 1, Senior Day, the only day the senior ticket is offered.
- Stop by the STAR Bank box office to pick up the free ticket for any baby under one before you head in.
- Santa takes an occasional break, so allow a little extra time if a visit with him is on your family's list.
- For a quieter visit, come during the sensory-friendly hours on Sunday morning, November 29, before the regular crowds arrive.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory-friendly hours on Sunday morning, November 29.
- Senior Day on Tuesday, December 1, the only day the reduced senior ticket for ages 65 and up is offered.
- A screening of Elf on Thursday, November 26.
- Breakfast with Santa on November 27 and 28, with a separate ticket and limited seating.
- Bright Star gifts made by October 23 put a star or ornament in the Indiana Hotel Lobby display and include Festival tickets.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
Walk through the lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and the former Indiana Hotel, filled with uniquely decorated trees, and vote for your favorite. There's also stage entertainment with the Grande Page pipe organ, youth choirs and dancers, plus visits with Santa and holiday window displays along Harrison Street.
Is there a sensory-friendly time to visit?
Yes. Sensory-friendly hours are on Sunday morning, November 29.
Do babies need a ticket?
Infants under 1 get in free, but stop by the STAR Bank box office to pick up their free ticket.
What is Breakfast with Santa?
It's a separately ticketed event on November 27 and 28. It includes a walk through the Festival, a hot breakfast buffet, visits with Santa, carols, kids' activities and a performance from Fort Wayne Youtheatre. Seating is limited.
How can I get involved?
You can sponsor or decorate a tree through the Embassy Theatre's festival team. A Bright Star gift puts a star or ornament in the Indiana Hotel Lobby in honor or memory of a loved one, and it comes with Festival tickets.
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