Join the fun at the 36th Annual Festival of Trees, returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving weekend, November 28 through 30. Enjoy three days of holiday cheer that benefits the patients, students and programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Festival of Trees has become an eagerly anticipated holiday tradition for families throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Since it began in 1990, the event has welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors and raised more than $28 million for the nearly 30,000 children, adolescents and adults served by Kennedy Krieger each year!
Don't miss all that Festival of Trees has in store, including:
- Hundreds of one-of-a-kind, designer-decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses on display and for sale
- A bevy of raffle items, ranging from sports tickets to family fun packages, to view and easily purchase entries online
- Holiday entertainment
- In-person visits with Santa Claus
- More than 100 artisan vendors selling handmade crafts, novelties, ornaments, and gifts
- Activities for the whole family including amusement rides, carnival games, a remote-control racetrack, crafts and fun
- A Maryland themed Lego City: Baltimore Brick Builders will be setting up a huge interactive Lego display with millions of Lego parts transformed into a Maryland themed Lego city landscape!
- NEW! Join us for the Reindeer Rise & Shine event on Sunday morning, November 30, from 8 to 10 a.m. Family event for all ages with reduced crowds, unlimited amusement rides for the kids, visits with Santa, a special "Shake it Up Jam" holiday-themed dance party with Lisa from the Grammy-nominated children's band, Milkshake, special giveaways, and all-day admission to Festival of Trees! (Special Ticket Required)
- NEW THIS YEAR: Get ready to jingle, mingle and celebrate at Tinsel on Tap, Kennedy Krieger’s first holiday pop-up party! This brand-new Festival of Trees event takes place Saturday, November 29. Each ticket comes with three festive cocktails, beers or mocktails to sip throughout the night. Guests can enjoy holiday trivia with Charm City Trivia, dance to a live DJ, and join a tacky sweater contest with prizes. Strike a pose in the 360-degree photo booth and look out for special giveaways. The evening also brings holiday treats, local gift vendors, and plenty of merry surprises! Tinsel on Tap is the perfect way to add holiday cheer to your Thanksgiving weekend. This event runs from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT and is for adults 21 and over. Proof of ID will be required at the door for entry.
- Healthcare and Education Heroes Day, Saturday, November 29: Healthcare workers and educators with a valid employee ID will receive half off the price of one general admission ticket purchased at the box office on November 29!
Kick off the holiday season fun at Festival of Trees!
Healthcare and Education Heroes Day: Saturday, November 29
Healthcare workers and educators with a valid employee ID will receive half off the price of one ticket purchased at the box office on November 29!
Support kids and families at Kennedy Krieger.
Festival of Trees raises much-needed funds to provide services to the nearly 30,000 patients and students who turn to Kennedy Krieger Institute each year. Your past support for Kennedy Krieger is so appreciated. Your support this year is more important than ever.
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