Cape Fear Festival of Trees
Visitors can stroll through a holiday display of more than 20 decorated Christmas trees created by local businesses, organizations, and community supporters. The trees are featured alongside the Aquarium's Discovery Bay exhibit inside the mall. The event helps raise awareness and support for Lower Cape Fear LifeCare's hospice, palliative care, and grief support programs.
Dec 8, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages Admission is free.
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Porters Neck
Location
Tips & Advice
- Admission is free, so no ticket purchase is needed to view the tree display inside Discovery Bay.
- Find Discovery Bay inside Independence Mall next to JCPenney to locate the display more easily.
- Visit during regular Discovery Bay and Independence Mall hours, since the festival follows those operating hours.
- Because the display is indoors at the mall, it can be a weather-independent stop during your holiday outing.
- Bring family or friends and take time to look at the community-created trees, with more than 20 in the display.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission to the Festival is free.
- The Festival is in a new setting at Discovery Bay inside Independence Mall.
Links & Contact
Run by Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will visitors see at the Festival of Trees?
The display features more than twenty decorated Christmas trees created by local businesses, organizations, and community supporters.
What else is displayed alongside the trees?
The trees are shown alongside the Aquarium’s Discovery Bay exhibit.
Is this year’s Festival in a different setting?
Yes. It is at Discovery Bay inside Independence Mall, next to JCPenney.
Who can visit the Festival?
Families and friends are invited, and no age restriction is stated.
Does the Festival support a cause?
It raises awareness and support for Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s hospice, palliative care, grief support, and other programs.
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