Hope for the Holidays 2025

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN | Bloomington, IN

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Bring the whole family to share in the holiday spirit! Hope for the Holidays, presented by IU Credit Union, is our seventh annual holiday tree festival and charity auction to benefit New Hope for Families. Come see more than 50 unique and festive holiday trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, groups and families.
Throughout the festival, each of the fantastic trees on display can be purchased for a special "Buy It Now" price and any remaining entries will be auctioned off during an exciting live auction on the final night of the event. In addition to the lights and tinsel, guests can also enjoy free cookies and hot cocoa along with live entertainment every night!
Schedule:
Monday, Nov. 17, 6:00–8:00 pm.
Doors open to the public at 6:00 pm.
Holiday Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:00-8:00 pm.
Alissa Guntren Studio Young Musicians at 5:00 pm.
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus 5:30–7:00 pm.
Sherwood Oaks Church Children's Choir at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:00–8:00 pm.
Food truck on site 4:00–8:00 pm.
Daydream at 4:30 pm.
Quarryland Men's Choir at 5:30 pm.
Live Auction starts at 6:00 pm.
For more info, visit https://www.newhope4families.org/hope4theholidays
All proceeds from this event benefit New Hope for Families, serving families overcoming homelessness right here in our community since 2011. New Hope provides temporary emergency shelter and high-quality early learning programs to keep families together and lift every child into a promising future.
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Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN, 1609 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403-3574, United States

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