
November 25 - December 28, 2026
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Over 18,000 guests make Festival of Trees part of their holiday tradition every year, and at the heart of the experience is the beloved tree room and raffle. Applications are now open to donate a tree for 2026!
Celebrate the season with sparkling lights, festive trees, model trains, and cozy holiday fun at the Garden at Elm Bank, just 18 miles from downtown Boston.
Dozens of trees are donated by local organizations and families who decorate trees with creative themes—from classic holiday styles to playful designs. You can also purchase raffle tickets onsite for your chance to win your favorite tree!
Twinkling lights and decorations fill the Garden. See the Garden at Elm Bank in a new light with holiday lightscapes, magical displays, and the perfect photo opportunities. Warm up with hot cocoa when you arrive and finish your visit roasting marshmallows for s’mores by the firepits, both included with your ticket.
Step into a miniature holiday world where HO & O scale model trains wind their way through festive villages and familiar scenes—Boston at Christmas, Fenway Park, the North Pole, and more. Skaters twirl across ice rinks, Santas hide in the details, while hundreds of twinkling lights bring every scene to life.
Over 18,000 guests make Festival of Trees part of their holiday tradition every year, and at the heart of the experience is the beloved tree room and raffle.
We invite interested families, organizations, businesses, and individuals to submit a tree donation application.
Questions? Contact pjenkins@masshort.org
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Volunteers are an essential part to ensure the success of the event and the joy of our guests! Be a part of making our biggest fundraiser of the year enjoyable and successful.
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