Admission & Attractions
(Updated 11/21/2011)

Location
Boise Centre
850 West Front Street
Boise, ID 83702-5803
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Admission

• Adults $7
• Children (3-12) $4
• Children (2 and under) Free
• Seniors (62 and better) $4
• Family Pass (for 6 individuals) $30

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Throughout the Festival of Trees, you will enjoy all of these special attractions: North Pole Village Experience a visit with Santa after having created a Christmas card, colored an ornament, or shared a laugh with one of the elves; then get a free photo to keep the memory! Raffle Tree Enter for your chance to win a tree that looks so good you could (and can!) eat it! Children's Scavenger Hunt Pick up a pencil, use the clues, and find Festival favorites!  A winner is drawn for a season pass to Roaring Springs! Main Entry The Festival provides a warm and tree-mendous welcome Art Contest In partnership with the Boise School District, the Festival offers a gallery of creativity and imagination by artists in kindergarten through 6th grade.   Gift Shop Do your holiday shopping at the Saint Alphonsus Auxiliary Gift Shop and find treasures for others (and a few special items for yourself!)   Live Performances You will be amazed at the talent right here in our community!  Continuous entertainment is provided by local dance groups, choirs and musicians

Schedule of Events
*Event requires reservations and ticketing in advance. For more information, call 367-TREE (8733).

Tuesday, November 22

• *Gala: 5:30pm

Wednesday, November 23
Hours of Admission: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Senior Day:  Seniors Admitted For $2.00
  
• Senior Tea (included with admission): 1 to 4 p.m.
• Holiday Magic Through Dance: 3 p.m.
  • Performed by Idaho Dance Theatre
  • This is an interactive program for kids of all ages.
    
• Iron Designer and Junior Iron Designer: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• Visits with Santa: Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, with the exception of brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.

Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving)
Hours of Admission: 2 to 9 p.m.

• Fables & Fantasies Come To Life®: 5 p.m.
• Visits with Santa: Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, with the exception of brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.

Friday, November 25
Hours of Admission: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• *Breakfast with Santa: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
  • Sponsored by Idaho Dairy Council
    
• Holiday Magic Through Dance: 4 & 6 p.m.
  • Performed by Idaho Dance Theatre
  • This is an interactive program for kids of all ages.
• Fables & Fantasies Come To Life®: 5 & 7 p.m.
• Visits with Santa: Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, with the exception of brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.

Saturday, November 26 | Family Day
Hours of Admission: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Festival features special carnival games for the entire family. Bring a toy donation for the Salvation Army Family Services and receive $1 off adult admission to the Festival of Trees!

• *Breakfast with Santa: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
  • Sponsored by Idaho Dairy Council
• Special visitation by Idaho 501s: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The troop of Star Wars costume company
    
• Holiday Magic Through Dance: 2 & 4 p.m.
  • Performed by Idaho Dance Theatre
  • This is an interactive program for kids of all ages.
• Fables & Fantasies Come To Life®: 3 & 5 p.m.
• Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration: 5 to 7 pm, Grove Plaza
  • Information provided for your information only. Please confirm times with Downtown Boise.
  • Join Mayor Bieter and his family in the Grove Plaza for the lighting of the community Christmas tree, caroling, candle lighting, and more (Sponsored by Zions Bank). Bring your candle holder to the Festival to receive $1 off adult admission.
• Visits with Santa: Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, with the exception of brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.

Sunday, November 27
Hours of Admission: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• *Breakfast with Santa: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
  • Sponsored by Idaho Dairy Council
    
• Fables & Fantasies Come To Life®: 2:30 p.m.
• Holiday Magic Through Dance: 4:30 p.m.
  • Performed by Idaho Dance Theatre
  • This is an interactive program for kids of all ages.
• Visits with Santa: Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, with the exception of brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.

Monday, November 28

• *Festival Fashion Show and Luncheon:
  
  • 11 am No-Host Cocktails
  • 12 pm Fashion Show and Luncheon
  • * This is a paid event
    

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