Festival of Trees & Lights

Schedule

Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 29 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am

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Location

730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA

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Blank Children's Hospital invites you to the 43rd Annual Festival of Trees & Lights. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital and is a central Iowa tradition to kick off the holiday season. Festival of Trees & Lights will feature beautifully decorated trees, special performances from local music and dance groups, visits with Santa, a scavenger hunt, fun crafts and activities, and the chance to be inspired by impactful stories of children cared for at Blank Children's. In addition, visitors can shop the Festival Gift Shop for gifts and more.
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730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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