"Joy to the World" Festival of Trees 2024
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on Thursday, October 31, 2024
For 36 years, the Cedar Valley has enjoyed the magic of the holidays at the Festival of Trees. This year’s festival takes place November 19-24, 2024 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Hosted by MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, dedicated volunteers and designers bring the lobby and mezzanine to life with a forest of decorated trees.
Festival Events
NOTE: Register early. Seating is limited and many events sell out quickly.
November 19
Festival at Night
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
5:00 - 7:30 pm
$25.00/per person
November 20
Uncork A Festive Spirit
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
5:30 - 7:30 pm
$60.00/per person
November 21
Holiday Breakfast Supporting Our Military
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
9:00 - 11:00 am
$10.00/per person
Games in the Trees
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
12:30 - 4:30 pm
$80.00/per table of four
November 22
Joy Through Generations
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
$40.00/per person for event
November 23
Santa's Workshop
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
9:00 am - 11:00 am
FREE for children, accompanied by an adult
"Tree-mendous" Trivia Night
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$200.00 for a team of six and $240 for a team of eight
November 24
Teddy Bear Tea
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Davis Hall
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
$12.00/per child under age 10
$18.00/age 10 and older
Gallery of Trees & Gift Shop Hours
Visit at no charge during the following hours:
Wednesday, November 20: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday, November 21: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, November 22: 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 23: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 24: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Click HERE to read more about the events and HERE to register. The festival serves as a fundraising event to support MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center through it’s Auxiliary membership and provide the community with a beautiful holiday exhibit.
Visit Places to Stay and Places to Eat & Drink while you’re in Cedar Falls. And, if you’d like more ideas of things to do while you’re here, give us a call at 319-268-4266 or visit the Cedar Falls Visitor Center at 6510 Hudson Road.
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