For 40 years now the Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season in the Treasure Valley. The holiday season is a time for coming together to celebrate and revel in tradition. It is also a time for thinking of others and giving of ourselves. We are excited to launch the 2024 Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees! There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Schedule of Events - Family Day

Visits with Santa: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Santa will be available to greet children throughout public admission hours, except for brief scheduled breaks. Courtesy photos available; donations appreciated.
Interactive LEGO Display: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by IdahoLUG.
Meet the "Frozen" Snow Sisters & Friends!: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The princesses and superheroes look forward to meeting your children as they celebrate Christmas in Boise. Presented by EverAfter Enchantments
Smitten Face Painting & Smiles: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Offering holiday designs with face paint and glitter.


Special Attractions
Throughout the Festival of Trees, you will enjoy all these special attractions:

North Pole Village
Experience a visit with Santa after having created a Christmas card, colored an ornament, or shared a laugh with one of the elves; then get a free photo to keep the memory!

Children's Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a pencil, use the clues, and find Festival favorites! A winner is drawn for a season pass to Roaring Springs!

Main Entry
The Festival provides a warm and tree-mendous welcome upon entering the Boise Centre.

Art Contest
In partnership with the Boise School District, the Festival offers a gallery of creativity and imagination by artists in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Gift Shop
Do your holiday shopping at the Festival Gift Shop and find treasures for others (and a few special items for yourself!).

Live Performances
You will be amazed at the talent right here in our community! Continuous entertainment is provided by local dance groups, choirs and musicians.

Celebrate with LEGO
Have you ever seen 20,000 LEGO bricks on a table? Well, now you can! The IdahoLUG (LEGO User Group) will be at the Festival with a variety of holiday and Christmas creations to view and will have thousands of bricks available for kids (of all ages) to build their own creations. Come build some seasonal cheer...with LEGO!

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