Admission & Attractions
Celebrating 40 Years of Great Causes
We are excited to celebrate the 40th annual Festival of Trees which will take place November 26 – December 2, 2024. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Location
General Admission
General admission tickets will be available for purchase on September 3, 2024.
Enjoy some family fun!
Avoid the line and buy your tickets online! Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
- Adults - $10.00
- Military - $6.00
- Children (ages 3-12) - $6.00
- Seniors (62 and better) - $6.00
- Children (2 and under) - Free
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, November 26 – Gala
- Festival Gala: Doors open, and no-host cocktails begin at 5:00 p.m. Dinner and live auction begin at 7:00 p.m. Event requires reservations and ticketing in advance. For more information, visit the Gala and Fashion Show page.
Wednesday, November 27 – Senior Day
Festival Hours of Admission: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Senior Day: Seniors admitted for $5.00
- Visits with Santa: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, except for brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.
- Interactive LEGO Display: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by IdahoLUG.
Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving
Festival Hours of Admission: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Visits with Santa: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, except for brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.
- Interactive LEGO Display: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by IdahoLUG.
Friday, November 29
Festival Hours of Admission: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Visits with Santa: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, except for brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.
- Interactive LEGO Display: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by IdahoLUG.
Saturday, November 30 – Family Day
Festival Hours of Admission: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Visits with Santa: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, except for brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.
- Interactive LEGO Display: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by IdahoLUG.
- Meet the “Frozen” Snow Sisters & Friends!: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The princesses and superheroes look forward to meeting your children as they celebrate Christmas in Boise. Presented by EverAfter Enchantments
- Smitten Face Painting & Smiles: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Offering holiday designs with face paint and glitter.
Sunday, December 1
Festival Hours of Admission: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Visits with Santa: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, with the exception of brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.
- Interactive LEGO Display: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by IdahoLUG.
Monday, December 2 – Fashion Show
- Festival Fashion Show and Luncheon: Doors open and no-host cocktails begin at 11:00 a.m. Fashion Show and Luncheon begin at 12:00 p.m. Event requires reservations and ticketing in advance. For more information, visit the Gala and Fashion Show page.
Special Attractions
Throughout the Festival of Trees, you will enjoy all these special attractions:
North Pole Village
Experience a visit with Santa after having created a Christmas card, colored an ornament, or shared a laugh with one of the elves; then get a free photo to keep the memory!
Children's Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a pencil, use the clues, and find Festival favorites! A winner is drawn for a season pass to Roaring Springs!
Main Entry
The Festival provides a warm and tree-mendous welcome upon entering the Boise Centre.
Art Contest
In partnership with the Boise School District, the Festival offers a gallery of creativity and imagination by artists in kindergarten through 6th grade.
Gift Shop
Do your holiday shopping at the Festival Gift Shop and find treasures for others (and a few special items for yourself!).
Live Performances
You will be amazed at the talent right here in our community! Continuous entertainment is provided by local dance groups, choirs and musicians.
Celebrate with LEGO
Have you ever seen 20,000 LEGO bricks on a table? Well, now you can! The IdahoLUG (LEGO User Group) will be at the Festival with a variety of holiday and Christmas creations to view and will have thousands of bricks available for kids (of all ages) to build their own creations. Come build some seasonal cheer...with LEGO!