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Festival of Trees & Lights

Presented by Republic Bank & Trust Company

Nov. 9 to 11, 2012, Louisville Slugger Field

Join us for the 23rd 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. Each year’s festival is even bigger, as Get Healthy’s Jackie Hays found out in 2011.

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. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m: Preview Day: Shopping and enjoyment of holiday décor; no children's activities.
  • Saturday, Nov. 10, and Sunday, Nov. 11, 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. 9, 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. 10,  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. 17, presented by Office Ware. This black tie gala features a silent auction, gourmet meal and dinner at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Call (502) 629-8060 for tickets or  information.

Festival highlights:

  • Children's activities  
  • Sweet Shop with take-home delicacies
  • Gift Shop filled with delightful gift ideas for the holidays
  • Displays and activities around Christian, Jewish and Kwanzaa traditions.
  • Scout Days, Nov. 10 and 11: Scouts in uniform receive a free event patch and free admission. 

How can you help? Volunteer in several ways