Individual Members can purchase 1 ticket at the Member rate; Family Members and above may purchase 4 tickets at the Member rate.

Additional tickets should be purchased at the non-member rate. If you wish to upgrade your membership to purchase more tickets, please contact Membership@masshort.org prior to your visit.

At this time, we are unable to accommodate date or time changes. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Unsafe or extreme weather will cancel this event. In the event we have to cancel due to weather, we will offer a full refund or an alternative date to return to the show.

There is free paved/dirt lot parking on site. All parking is within 150 yards of the entrance.

Yes. Access ramps are in place for several entrances. Please contact us if you have any concerns or particular needs. Due to smaller spaces and maneuvering among the displays we recommend NOT bringing a stroller.

Children under 2 are free, they do not need a ticket and they will not receive a S'mores kit or a cup of hot chocolate.

No, we are unable to accommodate dogs due to the nature of the event.

Please bring a facemask (mandated for indoors), your mobile or printed ticket(s), and all your holiday spirit!

Outside food is not allowed at this event, however if you do have an allergy we recommend bringing your own Smore’s supplies or Hot Chocolate.

The event will take place indoors and outdoors with outdoor walking between buildings and to view garden lights. Please dress for these outdoor transitions and experiences.

Also, masks that cover both nose and mouth are required when indoors (for ages 3+) per the Town of Dover mandate.

By entering an event or program of Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitute your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with MHS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Tickets will be for sale on-site, $10 for 26 tickets.

Drawing will take place at 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 19th.

If we draw your ticket, we will call the phone number(s) you registered. An adult must answer the phone when it rings on Sunday evening, December 19th between 6:15 and 9 pm in order to win a tree. If we do not reach an adult, we will draw another winning ticket.
• We will NOT leave a voice mail message
• Caller ID is NOT notification that you have won a tree
• We will NOT accept call backs

If we notify you as outlined above that you have won a tree, you must come to collect it either on Sunday evening, December 19th until 9 pm or on Monday, December 20th between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. No tree will be held. MHS is not responsible for any damage.

Guests will experience Festival of Trees as an exclusive timed arrival experience. Hot Chocolate will be served on arrival and S'mores around the fire pits before departure. Guests walk through a series of 2 outdoor spaces and 3 event rooms. Due to the city of Dover mandate masks that cover both nose and mouth are required indoors (for ages 3+).