Festival of Trees

A BENEFIT FOR THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Event Information

2025 will be our 41st year! The 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 for this year’s event at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan from November 22nd (Preview Gala) through the final day on November 30th!,

November 19th8:00AM – 4:00PMMove-In DayVolunteers needed! Click here to sign up!
November 20th8:00AM – 4:00PMDesigner DayClick here for information on becoming a designer!
November 21st8:00AM – 4:00PMDesigner DayClick here for information on becoming a designer!
November 22nd7:30PM – 10:00PMPreview GalaDoors open at 6:30 for VIP Ticket holders. Click here for details.
November 23rd11:00AM – 1:00PMHoliday HeartsPrivate event for patients and families. Email us for information.
November 23rd2:00PM – 7:00PMPublic ShowFirst day of the public show. Tickets will be sold at the door.
November 24th10:00AM – 7:00PMPublic ShowPublic welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door.
November 24th5:00PMTree LightingCity of Dearborn Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25th10:00AM – 7:00PMPublic ShowPublic welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door.
November 26th10:00AM – 2:00PMPublic ShowThe Festival closes early for the upcoming holiday.
November 27th(Closed)ThanksgivingClosed for our volunteers to enjoy the holiday with family.
November 28th10:00AM – 7:00PMPublic ShowPublic welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door.
November 29th10:00AM – 7:00PMPublic ShowPublic welcome! Tickets will be sold at the door.
November 30th10:00AM – 4:00PMPublic ShowFinal day! Come see the trees before they are sold and delivered!
December 1st8:00AM – 4:00PMMove-Out DayVolunteers needed! Click here to sign up!

Tickets for the 2025 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!