"Holiday Traditions" Festival of Trees 2023
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on Thursday, November 9, 2023
![2019 Festival of Trees](/webres/Image/blog/Blog-Content-Photos-2015/2019/November-2019/FestivalOfTrees-1-1000x664.jpg)
For 35 years, the Cedar Valley has enjoyed the magic of the holidays at the Festival of Trees. This year’s festival takes place November 14-19, 2023 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 14
Festival at Night
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
5:00 - 7:30 pm
$25.00/per person
November 15
Girls Night Out
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing arts Center Lobby
5:00 - 7:30 pm
$25.00/per person
$25.00/optional for charcuterie board + demo
November 16
Celebrating Service: Veterans' Holiday Breakfast & Program
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
Red Sleigh Event
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Jebe Hall Room 30
5:30-7:30pm
![2019 Festival of Trees](/webres/Image/blog/Blog-Content-Photos-2015/2019/November-2019/FestivalOfTrees-3-1000x664.jpg)
November 17
Love Makes a Traditional Luncheon
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
$40.00/per person for event
November 18
Santa's Workshop
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Lobby
9:00 am - 11:00 am
FREE for children, accompanied by an adult
Art in the Trees
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Davis Hall
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$30.00/per person
November 19
Teddy Bear Tea
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Davis Hall
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$12.00/per child under age 10
$18.00/age 10 and older
![2018 Festival of Trees is November 13-18](/webres/Image/blog/Blog-Content-Photos-2015/2018/November-2018/Festival-Trees-2017-2-1000x664.jpg)
Gallery of Trees
Visit at no charge during the following hours:
Wednesday, November 15: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, November 16: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, November 17: 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 18: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 19: 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.
We'd be happy to help!
![2019 Festival of Trees](/webres/Image/blog/Blog-Content-Photos-2015/2019/November-2019/FestivalOfTrees-2-1000x664.jpg)