Every year in November we wait with anticipation for the return of the Festival of Trees to the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls. Its enchanting trees, table settings and events capture the imagination of all ages.
This year’s event is November 14-19 and filled with familiar events such as the Teddy Bear Tea, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen Bake Sale and the Christmas brunch. Gallery hours are open to the public and it’s free to Stroll through the trees during these hours. Discover the holiday table settings in the upper levels enjoy live holiday music and be sure to visit the gift shop to find a gift.
November 14Festival at Night - sold outGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby5:00-7:30pm$20.00/person
November 15“Unwrap the Magic” Christmas Brunch & Program - sold outGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby9:30-11:30am$17.00/person
November 16Celebrating Service: Veteran’s Holiday Breakfast & Program - sold outGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby9:00-11:00am$5.00/person
November 16Games in the Trees - sold outGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby12:30-4:30pm$50.00/table
November 17“Magic on the Runway” Fashion Show & Luncheon - sold outGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby11:00am-2:00pm$35.00/person
November 18Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen Bake SaleGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby9:00am-1:00pmFREE, no registration required
November 18Santa’s WorkshopGallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby10:00am – NoonFREE for children when accompanied by an adult and no registration is required
November 19Teddy Bear TeaUniversity of Northern Iowa Commons Slife Ballroom1:00-2:30pm$10.00/child under 8 and $15.00/adult
Visit the Gallery of Trees at no charge during the following hours:November 15 Noon – 8:00pmNovember 16 11:00am-8:00pmNovember 17 9:00am-11:00 and 2:00-8:00pmNovember 18 9:00am-8:00pmNovember 19 11:00am-4:00pm
Would you like to donate or find out more about the Festival of Trees? Click HERE. Click HERE to register for the events listed above.
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 800-845-1955 or visit the Cedar Falls Visitor Center at 6510 Hudson Road.
Discover “The Magic of Christmas”!