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18th Annual Festival of Trees

18th Annual Festival of Trees

Celebrate the season with sparkling lights, festive trees, model trains, and cozy holiday fun at the Garden at Elm Bank!

NEW OPENING DAY: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Open Wednesdays–Sundays through 12/28, plus special vacation week hours

*Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day*

Dozens of Themed Holiday Trees

Local organizations and families decorate trees with creative themes—from classic holiday styles to playful designs. You can also purchase raffle tickets onsite for your chance to win your favorite tree!

Snow Village Trains

Step into a miniature holiday world where HO & O scale model trains wind their way through festive villages and familiar scenes—Boston at Christmas, Fenway Park, the North Pole, and more. Skaters twirl across ice rinks, Santas hide in the details, while hundreds of twinkling lights bring every scene to life.

Holiday Garden Lightscapes

Holiday lights and decorations fill the Garden. See the Garden at Elm Bank in a new light with holiday lightscapes, magical displays, and the perfect photo opportunities. Finish your visit roasting marshmallows for s’mores by the firepits, included with your ticket.

When: Wednesdays–Sundays from 11/25 through 12/28, plus special vacation week hours. *Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day*

Where: The Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 - just 18 miles from downtown Boston

Tickets: Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required, tickets will not be sold at the door and peak times are expected to sell out.

  • Peak Pricing: $29 Adults | $10 Kids (3-17) | $22 MHS Members | $5 Children of Members
  • Off-Peak Pricing: $24 Adults | $8 Kids (3-17) | $17 MHS Members | $5 Children of Members

Get your tickets at masshort.org/festival-of-trees!

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