Saratoga Festival of Trees
Visitors can explore a festive wonderland filled with twinkling lights, holiday music, and originally decorated trees and displays. The event also includes a Holiday Shop selling gently used seasonal decor and raffle basket drawings. Proceeds support Catholic Charities in providing food, shelter, and counseling to community members in need.
What to Expect
Displays of decorated holiday trees benefiting local Catholic Charities programs.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Saratoga
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties
Food & Drink
The ticketed Preview Reception includes food stations and wine and beer; Breakfast with Santa includes a cold breakfast, and Tinsel & Tonic tickets include two drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults $10; seniors and children 10+ $5; under 10 free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Thu 4:00–9:00 PM; Fri 3:00–8:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Buy general admission at the door, but reserve ahead for Tinsel & Tonic and Breakfast with Santa, which have limited tickets.
- Get a Breakfast with Santa ticket for everyone aged 3 and older, since only children 2 and under get free tickets.
- Budget for children's activity tickets at Breakfast with Santa, because manicures, crafts, cookie decorating and face painting are paid separately.
- Visit Thursday evening for the Victorian Stroll, when admission is reduced and kids can chat with Santa for a suggested donation.
- If you buy a 4 to 6 foot tree, have it delivered on December 6–7 when you live within 15 miles.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preview Reception, Wednesday, December 2: by reservation only, with a private first look, food stations by The Wandering Food Dude, an open wine and beer bar, and first chance to buy trees.
- Victorian Stroll Evening, Thursday, December 3: special reduced admission, free for children under 10, and chats with Santa for a suggested donation.
- Tinsel & Tonic, Friday, December 4 (21+, separate ticket): two drink tickets, MCs Chris Onorato and Ashley Miller, DJ Eric Whin and a Wine Pull.
- Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 5 (two seatings, separate ticket): cold breakfast, Santa visit and photos, and a festival tour. Children 2 and under are free.
- Raffle basket winners are announced on Sunday, December 6.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see?
The City Center is full of decorated trees and holiday displays, with twinkling lights and festive music. There's also a Holiday Shop selling gently used holiday items and a raffle basket drawing.
What is there for kids?
Breakfast with Santa on Saturday includes a cold breakfast, a visit and photos with Santa, and a tour of the festival. Kids' activities like manicures, crafts, cookie decorating and face painting cost extra. On Thursday's Victorian Stroll Evening, children can chat with Santa.
Can I buy one of the decorated trees?
Yes. Decorated trees, wreaths and smaller holiday items are for sale, and Preview Reception guests get first pick. Purchased trees from 4 to 6 feet tall are delivered within 15 miles on December 6–7, and small items are picked up on December 7.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds help Catholic Charities provide food, shelter, counseling and support to people across Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.
How else can I support the festival?
You can sponsor the festival or Tinsel & Tonic, or buy a Shining Star to honor a loved one or remember someone. You can also volunteer.
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