2023 Saratoga Festival of Trees

About this event

Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at their 28th annual fundraiser – The Festival of Trees – on Wednesday, November 29, through Sunday, December 3, at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

The Festival returns with a showcase of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.

The Festival of Trees event hours vary as follows:

• Festival of Trees Preview Reception, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6-8pm
• Festival of Trees, Thursday, Nov. 30, 4-9pm
• Festival of Trees, Friday, Dec. 1, 3-8pm
• Festival of Trees, Saturday, Dec. 2, 11-7pm
• Festival of Trees, Sunday, Dec 3, 11-2pm

Tickets are $10 per person, $5 for Seniors, $5 for ages over 10 and free for anyone 10 and under, when accompanied by an adult. Special admission pricing set at $5 will be offered on Thursday of Victorian Streetwalk Weekend after 4pm. Festival of Trees tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the Festival. Festival of Trees Preview Reception tickets can be purchased by calling 518-587-5000.

There are three Breakfasts with Santa times on Saturday, December 2: the first scheduled for 8:30-9:30, then 10-11 and 11:30-1. Sundaes with Santa follows from 11:30-1pm. Tickets are $10 each. Children 2 and under are free. Adults must accompany children. Tickets include either the breakfast or sundae, a tour of the Festival of Trees, a chat with Santa, and access to a variety of children’s activities for $1 per ticket. Activities include cookie decorating, face painting, manicures, ornament making, picture frame creating and letters to Santa. There will also be a Holiday Shop with gifts for purchase. Breakfast with Santa and Sundaes with Santa admission tickets are sold in advance only and can be purchased by calling 518-587-5000.