Festival of Trees
Visitors wander through museum galleries transformed into an enchanted wonderland of decorated trees, each styled around a unique theme. Guests can admire the trees, bid on artwork created by local artists and artisans, and enter raffles for prizes donated by local businesses.
What to Expect
Themed holiday trees, artwork bidding, and raffles filling museum galleries.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Dyer Library and Saco Museum
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday art lovers
Vibe
Festive and sparkling
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Accessibility: A sensory-friendly day is held on Sunday, December 6; register on the Events Calendar.
Tips & Advice
- Register ahead on the library's Events Calendar for the sensory-friendly day on Sunday, December 6, and Tea with Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 12.
- Watch for Preview Gala tickets in mid-October if you want to see the trees at the November 21 gala before the public opening.
- Bring the kids on Saturday, December 5, when Children's Craft Day and the Parade of Lights both happen on the same day.
- Leave time to bid on the local artwork and drop raffle tickets into the prize boxes as you wander through the tree-filled galleries.
- Email Brooke Palmer at bpalmer@dyersaco.org if you'd like to design a tree or volunteer, or Sophie Smith at ssmith@dyersaco.org to donate a raffle gift.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preview Gala on Saturday, November 21, before the public opening; tickets go on sale in mid-October.
- Children's Craft Day on Saturday, December 5.
- Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 5.
- Sensory-friendly day on Sunday, December 6; register on the Events Calendar.
- Tea with Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 12; register on the Events Calendar.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the Festival of Trees?
You wander through the museum galleries, which volunteers fill with decorated trees, each with its own theme. You can also bid on artwork by local artists and artisans, and drop raffle tickets into the prize boxes. Local businesses and individuals donate the prizes.
What's the theme this year?
The 2026 Festival of Trees theme is "Merry and Bright."
Are there special activities for kids?
Yes. Children's Craft Day is on Saturday, December 5, and Tea with Mrs. Claus is on Saturday, December 12. There is also a sensory-friendly day on Sunday, December 6. Register for the tea and the sensory-friendly day on the library's Events Calendar.
How can I design a tree or volunteer?
Contact Brooke Palmer at bpalmer@dyersaco.org about designing a tree or volunteering.
How can a business sponsor the festival or donate a raffle prize?
Contact Sophie Smith at ssmith@dyersaco.org about sponsorship or donating a raffle gift.
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