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Festival of Trees & Lights

Festival of Trees & Lights

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Presented by Republic Bank & Trust Company

Nov. 11 to 13, 2011, Louisville Slugger Field

Join us for the 22nd annual Festival of Trees & Lights! Hosted by the Children's Hospital Foundation, hundreds of volunteers design and decorate Christmas trees, wreaths and hand crafted holiday items - all of which are for sale to benefit the Kosair Children's Hospital trauma program. Learn more about the trauma program as well as what's happening at the festival.

   This event is also made possible by numerous sponsors in addition 
   to Republic Bank.

 

The Festival of Trees and Lights has been a Louisville favorite for more than two decades. Last year it raised more than $400,000 for Kosair Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation. This year’s Festival, which is coming up November 11th through 13th, is even bigger as Get Healthy’s Jackie Hays found out.

General admission

$3 for children under 12 and senior citizens (65+); $5 for adults. A small additional fee applies for children's activities.

  • Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m: Preview Day: Shopping and enjoyment of holiday décor; no children's activities.
  • Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Scout and Community Days: Scouts in uniform receive a special event patch and free admission; shopping, entertainment and children's activities.
  • Schedule of Events

Ticketed events

  • Friday, Nov. 11, 6 to 9 p.m: Dickens Family Night, Dickens-era costumed characters and carolers, the festival's first appearance of Santa Claus and special free children's activities. Children: $5; adults: $8; families of four or more: $25. Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling (502) 629-KIDS.
  • Saturday, Nov. 12,  8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa, hosted by Brave Hearts. $12 per person (free for ages 2 and younger); includes pancakes, a picture with Santa and admission to Festival of Trees & Lights. To purchase tickets, call (502) 629-8060. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
  • Special finale event: The Snow Ball, Nov. 19, presented by Office Ware, and Dillards. This black tie gala features a silent auction, gourmet meal and dinner at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.
  • Snow on Ice: The Snow Ball Afterparty: Enjoy cocktails, a dessert bar and dancing to the big band sounds of the Burning Las Vegas during this Snow Ball afterparty at the Louisville Marriott Downtown on Nov. 19, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $100 per person or couples are $150.
    Call (502) 629-8060 for tickets or  information.

Festival highlights:

  • Children's activities  
  • Sweet Shop with take-home delicacies: sign up now to donate items by contacting Heather Singleton.
  • Gift Shop filled with delightful gift ideas for the holidays
  • Displays and activities around Christian, Jewish and Kwanzaa traditions.
  • Scout Days, Nov. 12 and 13: Scouts in uniform receive a free event patch and free admission. 

How can you help? Volunteer in several ways