Festival of Trees
Visitors can wander through the civic center lobby to view an array of decorated Christmas trees designed by local organizations and businesses. The event includes a Gingerbread Village where guests can view community creations and vote for their favorites. Children can participate in holiday crafts, write letters to Santa, and embark on a scavenger hunt among the trees.
Nov 21 – Dec 5, 2026
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Tickets
Public hours: $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under; seniors 60+ at the box office; online purchase fee $0.50. Horse and wagon rides: $5 each; tickets available in person only at the UCCC box office.
Hours
Public hours: November 21, 1:00–6:00 PM; November 22, 1:00–5:00 PM; November 27, 4:00–8:00 PM; November 28, 5:00–8:00 PM; November 29, 1:00–5:00 PM; December 4, 4:00–8:00 PM; December 5, 1:00–5:00 PM. Santa visits: November 21, 1:00–3:00 PM; November 22, 1:00–3:00 PM; November 27, 4:00–6:00 PM; November 29, 1:00–3:00 PM; December 4, 5:00–8:00 PM; December 5, 1:00–3:00 PM. Horse and wagon rides: November 21, 6:00–9:00 PM. The page also states November 28 and December 4, 5:00–8:00 PM.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring gingerbread-building ideas if you want to enter the Gingerbread Village, which welcomes individuals, families and groups.
- Visit on a listed Santa day if meeting Santa is important to your group; visits are not scheduled for every public-hours day.
- Get horse and wagon ride tickets in person at the UCCC box office, since ride tickets are not sold online.
- For the senior public-hours ticket option, purchase at the box office rather than online.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 12 and under have reduced-price public-hours admission.
- Seniors 60+ can get public-hours admission at the box office.
- Horse and wagon rides are sold separately on November 21; ride tickets are available in person only at the UCCC box office.
- Santa visits on November 21, 22, 27, 29, and December 4 and 5.
- Public hours run into the evening on November 27, 28, and December 4.
Links & Contact
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 website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are included during public hours?
Visitors can view decorated trees in the UCCC lobby; children can write letters to Santa, join a scavenger hunt and make holiday crafts.
Can visitors make a gingerbread house for the Gingerbread Village?
Yes. Individuals, families, school groups, work teams and businesses can submit a gingerbread house for the public to vote on.
How can visitors get tickets for the horse and wagon rides?
Ride tickets are available in person only at the UCCC box office. The rides are scheduled for November 21 around lit Lincoln Park.
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