Fort Myers Festival of Trees
Visitors can walk through a festive showcase of trees decorated by local businesses. Guests have the opportunity to vote on their favorite trees and enter a raffle for a chance to win one to take home. The event raises funds to support Goodwill of Southwest Florida and the arts center.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$2 admission per person. Free entry with a new toy donation; children under age 5 enter for free. Raffle tickets to win a tree: $10, 3 for $25, 10 for $50, or 25 for $100.
Hours
Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 11am–6pm.
Ages
All ages (under 5 free)
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Tips & Advice
- Bring a new toy for free admission; donations through the Friends of Janet Toy Drive go to local children’s organizations.
- Children under five enter free, so factor their age into your group’s admission plans.
- Buy raffle tickets if you want a chance to take home a decorated tree; ticket bundles are available at listed prices.
- Attend Friday’s front-step wreath lighting for live music, and be ready for this part of the event to take place outdoors.
- Arrive before 5 p.m. Sunday if you want to catch the raffle drawing.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preview Party on Wednesday, December 2, the evening before tree viewing opens.
- Giant Wreath Lighting with live music on the front steps on Friday, December 4.
- Santas Block Party on Saturday, December 5.
- Raffle drawing for the decorated trees on Sunday, December 6.
- Free entry with a new toy donation; children under 5 enter free.
Links & Contact
Run by Goodwill of Southwest Florida and SBDAC
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I win one of the trees?
Yes. Buy raffle tickets while you view the trees, and the winners are drawn on Sunday, the festival's last day.
Who decorates the trees?
Local businesses decorate the trees to raise money for Goodwill of Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Can we vote for a favorite tree?
Yes. Visitors vote while they view the trees.
Where do donated toys go?
Toys go to the Friends of Janet Toy Drive. They're given to Golisano Children's Hospital, Toys for Tots and Children's Network.
Is Wine & Paint still happening?
No. Wine & Paint is cancelled this year.
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