2026 will be our 42nd year! The theme of this year’s event is “Reaching for the Stars”, inspiring our team to focus all of our efforts on our core mission of giving the children we serve more nights to dream and days to play. As you walk around the event, we hope the many references to childhood memories under starry skies will inspire you to support us in our mission to make their beautiful dreams a reality.
Festival of Trees’ annual event in draws thousands of visitors, including hundreds of current and former patients and their family members. None of this would be possible without public support and the hard work of our organizers and volunteers. Please join us this year at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan from November 22nd (Preview Gala) through the final day on November 30th!,
| November 18th | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | Move-In Day | Volunteers needed! Click here to sign up! |
| November 19th | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | Designer Day | Click here for information on becoming a designer! |
| November 20st | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | Designer Day | Click here for information on becoming a designer! |
| November 21st | 7:30PM – 10:00PM | Preview Gala | Doors open at 6:30 for VIP Ticket holders. Click here for details. |
| November 22nd | 11:00AM – 1:00PM | Holiday Hearts | Private event for patients and families. Email us for information. |
| November 22nd | 2:00PM – 7:00PM | Public Show | First day of the public show. Tickets will be sold at the door. |
| November 23rd | 10:00AM – 7:00PM | Public Show | Public welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door. |
| November 24th | 10:00AM – 7:00PM | Public Show | Public welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door. |
| November 25th | 10:00AM – 2:00PM | Public Show | The Festival closes early for the upcoming holiday. |
| November 26th | (Closed) | Thanksgiving | Closed for our volunteers to enjoy the holiday with family. |
| November 27th | 10:00AM – 7:00PM | Public Show | Public welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door. |
| November 28th | 10:00AM – 7:00PM | Public Show | Public welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door. |
| November 29th | 10:00AM – 4:00PM | Public Show | Final day! Come see the trees before they are sold and delivered! |
| November 30th | 8:00AM – 4:00PM | Move-Out Day | Volunteers needed! Click here to sign up! |
Tickets for the 2026 public event will be sold at the door. The entrance fee is only $5. Children ages 2 to 16 are $3, and under 2 are admitted free of charge.
When you look at our beautiful trees, you will notice that there are several different sponsorship categories. Some companies or individuals are “Special Santa Sponsors” and they purchase the tree as part of their sponsorship. Other tree sponsors make a contribution, but allow the tree to be sold to the public at the event. All trees remain on display throughout the event, and are then delivered to their new owners after the event. Small (3’ and tabletop) trees, wreaths, centerpieces and gift shop items are sold at the venue and you can take them home right away.
Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event, where you can have a chance to win a toy tree, or several other great prizes! Tune in here for more information as the event draws near. We will also be raffling off our annual Money Tree (the winner receives a check for $1,000.) The raffle winners are drawn on the last day of the event. You do NOT have to be present to win.
We also have a toy train display, a Lego display, an opportunity to get a picture with Santa, pet therapy dogs, face painting, children’s activities and entertainment from local schools, dance groups and musicians.
This event is possible through the hard work and dedication of hundreds of organizers, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, united in a common cause: To improve the quality of life for the children we serve. Please join us at the 41st annual Festival of Trees!
Click here for venue information and directions!