Illustration of glowing trees reflected in a lake with visitors watching from a small footbridge (Methuen Festival of Trees)
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Methuen Festival of Trees

Visitors can wander through a holiday display featuring over 300 creatively decorated trees, mini-trees, and wreaths. Activities include a holiday gift shop, an online auction, a cash raffle, and a children's scavenger hunt. Guests can also visit with Santa and enter raffles for a chance to take home one of the display trees.

Nov 21 – Dec 5, 2026 Children 10 and under Free

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

General Admission: $12 per day; Children: 10 and under Free.

Parking

Parking is free.

Location

13 Branch Street, Methuen, MA 01844 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve your admission online before you go, because walk-ins may have to wait before they can enter the festival.
  • Seniors can come on a Seniors Day morning (Nov 23–24, Nov 30 or Dec 1) for reduced admission.
  • Bring the kids for the scavenger hunt and a visit with Santa, since children 10 and under get in free.
  • Buy raffle tickets while you're there for a chance to take home one of the decorated trees, mini-trees or wreaths.
  • On weekdays the festival only opens in the evening, but it is open all day on weekends and on Friday, November 27.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Seniors Days on Nov 23–24, Nov 30 and Dec 1 offer reduced senior admission during morning hours.
  • Educators' Day is Nov 25.
  • First Night is a separate event with its own tickets.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation to get in?

Reservations are strongly recommended and are bought online before you arrive. Walk-ins may have to wait before entering.

Can I really take home one of the trees?

Yes. Enter the raffles and you could take home one of the decorated trees, mini-trees or wreaths for Christmas.

What is there to do besides looking at the trees?

There is a cash raffle, an online auction, a holiday gift shop, a children's scavenger hunt and a visit with Santa.

Is it a good outing for kids?

Yes. Children can do the scavenger hunt and visit Santa, and children 10 and under get in free.

How can I get involved?

You can donate a tree, volunteer, or donate items for the auction. Businesses can also sign up as sponsors and advertisers.

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