Canyon County Festival of Trees
Visitors can wander through displays of beautifully decorated holiday trees contributed from across the community. The event features live entertainment from local dance studios, ballets, and carolers throughout the hall. Guests can also get their photos taken with Santa while supporting nutritious meals for homebound seniors.
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
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Tickets
Adults – $15; Seniors (62+) & kids (4-12) – $10; Kids (3 & under) – free.
Hours
Fri 10:00am – 8:30pm; Sat 10:30am – 5:30pm; Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Ages
All ages for public hours; 18+ for Bingo
Food & Drink
Ticketed events include Friday cookies and beverages with Santa, Saturday breakfast with Santa, adult-only Saturday bingo with snacks and a no-host bar, and a dinner at the Monday gala.
Parking
Parking is free during events.
Pets
Pets are welcome on Sunday for Pet Photos with Santa.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash or a card for admission, since all general admission tickets are bought at the door.
- Budget separately for photos with Santa, because the entrance fee doesn't cover pictures with Santa Claus.
- Bring your pet on Sunday for Pet Photos with Santa, a new Sunday-only event whose ticket also includes festival entry.
- Visit during the day on Friday or Saturday to catch local dance studios, ballet and the Encore Theatre Carolers on the performance schedule.
- Bring a cozy blanket to Cookies with Santa on Friday evening, where Santa and guests read favorite Christmas stories.
Special Events & Promotions
- Cookies with Santa on Friday evening: stories read by Santa, cookies, drinks and one Santa photo (separate ticket).
- Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning, with breakfast and one Santa photo (separate ticket).
- Adults-only (18+) holiday Bingo on Saturday night, with snacks and a no-host bar (separate buy-in).
- New this year: a Sunday added to the festival, with Pet Photos with Santa (ticket includes entry and one pet photo).
- Gala on Monday, Nov 30, with a tree auction and seated dinner. Formal attire; advance tickets required.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
Walk through decorated trees donated from across Canyon County, watch local performers and get your picture taken with Santa.
Are photos with Santa included in admission?
No. The entrance fee does not include pictures with Santa Claus.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on Sunday, for Pet Photos with Santa. The ticket covers one festival entry and one pet photo with Santa.
Who performs?
Friday has Kavanagh Porter Academy of Irish Dance, Idaho Rhythm Dancers and Irish Dance Idaho. Saturday has Canyon Dance Academy, Illusion Dance Studios, Idaho Junior Jammers, The Spot Dance Studio, Gem State Ballett and the Encore Theatre Carolers.
How can I perform or volunteer?
Performers can sign up through the Performance Request form, and volunteers through the Volunteer With Us form. Questions go to perform.volunteer@2cfestivaloftrees.org.
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