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November 21 - 23, 2025 at The Summit at Danbury

Join us for a walk in a winter wonderland of decorated trees, raffle prizes, shopping and entertainment. Located in Danbury CT with easy covered parking not far from the highway.

This holiday favorite raises funds for Ann’s Place, a local charity providing hope and support for families facing cancer. Sign up to attend, volunteer or donate - you won’t regret it!


A Few 2025 Highlights

  • Indoor holiday gift auction with Christmas trees, wrapped gifts, and people browsing and discussing items in a well-lit space.

    Volunteering

    Looking to volunteer for this year’s Festival of Trees and experience the holiday magic up close? Our volunteers help make this event shine — from decorating and greeting guests to assisting with family activities. Click here to learn more and join the fun!

  • Group of five people smiling and cheering with small glasses of beer at a social event.

    Sponsors

    There’s still time to become a sponsor for this year’s Festival of Trees! Your generosity not only brings joy to families but also highlights your commitment to our community through recognition at the event and online. Click here to learn how you can help.

  • Three people smiling and holding glasses at a holiday party, with Christmas decorations and other attendees in the background.

    Purchase Tickets

    Pre-purchase tickets on Eventbrite or buy at the door for General Admission, Friday Night Sip… Stroll… Shop, and Saturday Night Jingle & Mingle. Senior admission tickets are available only at the door. Click here to purchase your tickets!

What To Expect at Festival!

A young girl with a red bow in her hair sits getting her face painted by an artist in a blue hoodie, surrounded by tables with face painting supplies and other people in the background.

Children Winter Village

Fun crafts, face painting, and activities for kids on Saturday and Sunday, 10-5.

Sip… Stroll… Shop

Get a jump on your holiday shopping! Tickets are $20 and include a drink, bites, a door prize entry, and Friday access to the Festival of Trees.

Group of women and girls in traditional colorful costumes and feathered headdresses dancing indoors.

Entertainment

Hourly entertainment while getting your holiday shopping done!

Jingle & Mingle

Join us for a festive night of fun and flavors! Enjoy wine, beer, and spirit tastings, comfort food, live music, and a silent auction — all for $75. Tickets are for guests 21 and older.

A woman and a young girl look at colorful Christmas trees decorated with ornaments, including a rainbow-colored tree and a green tree with a red bow, in a room with large windows.

Grand Raffle Prizes

Over 60 raffle prizes and 150 trees that you can win!

Shopping

Find something for everyone on your holiday gift list (and maybe a treat for yourself!) at the Festival of Trees. Check out Holiday Lane for handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts from our vendors!

Thank You 2025 Sponsors

About Ann’s Place

Ann’s Place provides help and hope to those living with cancer and to their loved ones. Our clinical social workers, facilitators and wellness experts provide a host of services aimed at improving quality of life during and after cancer. Ann’s Place relies on the generosity of donors to be able to continue providing these services free of charge.

History of Festival

Festival of Trees celebrated it’s 22nd year in 2024 and has raised over $4.15 million to support families facing cancer! Ever wonder how the magic came to be? Click here to learn more.

 

2025 Festival Committee

Many thanks to our Festival Leadership Board and their incredible teams of volunteers! Without them there would be no Festival.

Jennifer Bosavage, Festival of Trees Co-Chair

Jennifer Roy, Festival of Trees Co-Chair

Lisa Armstrong

Ben Bolan

Bob Brophy

Jennifer Chabot

Susan Chabot

Shaun Chang

Kristin Fedders

Paul Golaszewski

Denise Grenier

Jean Hartnett

Elizabeth Hayes

Marc Huberman

Diana Kessler

John Krieger

Anne Marie Lavelle

Bev Lewis

Maureen Mackey

Anthony Mangone

Jeffrey McDonough

Felicia Michaels

Suzanne Migdol

Judy Prager

Kumar Preshant

Roseann Press

MaryBeth Prunty

Frank Scahill

Pat Ueckerman

Maria Vanoni


Group of seven women and one man posing in front of decorated Christmas trees in a festive indoor setting, with holiday crafts and decorations around.

Relive Last Year’s Festival

Thank you to the talented Ann Charles Photography for photographing our events!

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