The Festival of Trees is running this year from November 29 to December 2. Expect magical looking displays, holiday shopping, entertainment, food, Santa and a children’s Christmas lane, among other activities to enjoy.
The Children’s Christmas Lane
The Secret Shop – Let the kids become a real Christmas shopper in the “Secret Shop” – They are going to love the child-sized door made just for them. Santa’s helpers are inside to greet and help the little shoppers while they find presents for their family and friends. No item is over $5!
Free Kids Activities include:
- University Hospital Foundation Display: See how a real CT scan works
- Hospital Room: play doctor in the simulated hospital room!
- North Pole office: Write a letter to Santa and send it directly to him with the express delivery option that goes straight to the North Pole
- Santa’s Den: Take pictures with Santa in his cozy den
- Story Nook: Festival volunteers read Christmas stories to the kids, from the Night Before Christmas to How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Paid Kids Activities:
Coupons for the paid activities are just $1 each. They can be purchased on the mobile app or on site.
Hockey Shoot – shoot three pucks into the net for a chance to win a prize: 2 coupons
Ice n’ Eat – decorate and eat your own gingerbread cookie: 2 coupons
Festive Temporary Tattoos – one on and one to take home: 1 coupon
Trim a Tree – decorate and take home your own mini Christmas tree: 6 coupons
The entire event is really something to see with the family – PLUS, it’s a fund raising event for the University hospital.
Admission:
- Adult – $10
- Youth (13-17) – $5
- Child (2-12) – $2
- Senior (65+) – $5
- Special Needs Guest – $2
- Caretaker/Companion of Special Needs Guest – $2
The festival will take place at the Shaw Conference Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton.
Get your tickets on the Festival of Trees website, as well as more information on Santa’s Breakfast & more, here.
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