34th Annual Festival of Trees
Visitors can explore the museum's 18-acre grounds while viewing an array of beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The festival features family-friendly crafts, food, and live entertainment showcasing performances by local artists. Guests can also purchase festive holiday swags and wreaths handcrafted by the museum's Docent Council members.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration featuring decorated trees, crafts, entertainment, and docent-made wreaths.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum
Food & Drink
Food is offered at the festival.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday tradition seekers
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Friday Preview 1:00pm–4:00pm; Main Event 10:00am–4:00pm.
- Parking: Each vehicle pays a parking fee at the Micke Grove Park entrance. Historical Society members park free.
- Accessibility: The Friday Preview session is held for visitors who have difficulty in large crowds.
Tips & Advice
- If large crowds are hard for you or someone in your group, come to the Friday Preview, which is set aside for exactly that.
- Expect to pay a per-vehicle parking fee at the Micke Grove Park entrance, unless you're a San Joaquin County Historical Society member, in which case it's waived.
- Wear comfortable shoes, because the festival spreads across the museum's 18-acre grounds and you'll be walking between trees, crafts and performances.
- Save room in the car to take home a festive swag or wreath made by the museum's Docent Council members.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday Preview the day before the main weekend, for visitors who have difficulty in large crowds.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the Festival of Trees?
You'll see decorated Christmas trees, along with crafts, food and performances by local artists. You can also stroll around the museum's 18-acre grounds.
Is there a quieter time for people who find crowds hard?
Yes. The Friday Preview, held the day before the main weekend, is set aside for people who have difficulty in large crowds.
Can I buy holiday decorations there?
Yes. Members of the museum's Docent Council make festive swags and wreaths, and you can buy them at the festival.
Where do I park?
The museum is inside Micke Grove Park, and each vehicle pays a parking fee at the park entrance. San Joaquin County Historical Society members don't pay it.
How can local businesses get involved?
The festival welcomes community sponsors and offers several sponsorship levels for businesses that want to support it.
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