To Do & See

Children of all ages visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital can admire the baby bears in the NICI incubators, give a bear an x-ray, play pin the organ on the teddy bear with our volunteers, and then get a certificate of completion once they have moved through all the stations. Volunteers at the Teddy Bear Hospital help ease some of the fear that Children may have about being in the hospital while they learn and have fun.

Visit the one and only Santa’s Workshop. Here, guests can choose from several do-it-yourself toy packages they can build and paint and make their own.

Santa visits the Festival each day. He listens to all those special wishes that create that picture-perfect moment.

Children can write their special letter to Santa that will be mailed to the North Pole for Santa to read. Don’t forget to include your return address if you want Santa to write back!

Live and Virtual Entertainment are ongoing throughout the Festival of Trees. On the Inked Energy Main stage, you will see a variety of performances from dancers, singers, choirs, musicians, and more. There is always something to enjoy.

Discover a special place for little ones to shop for their family and friends. There are no adults allowed in the Secret Shop! You send in your little one and they will come out with gifts that are wrapped and ready to be placed under your tree. Gifts in the Secret Shop are priced from $3.00 to $10.00.

Little ones too young (or too old) for Secret Shop? Then check out our online store! On-line items are available for pick-up within 24 hours of your order, so you can place your order and pick it up at our curbside delivery stand when you are at Festival of Trees!

Treat your sweet tooth to a variety of delights at the Festival’s candy shop. Pick up some traditional candy or find the perfect treat to fill the stocking of the sugar lover in your life.

Take a break. Enjoy a movie and popcorn in our Popcorn Playhouse OR take the Popcorn and fun to go with a fun family pack which includes a colouring book, microwave popcorn, candy cane, and digital movie downloads!

Choose a Gingerbread cookie and get busy decorating it with icing and sprinkles. Eat it now or buy a cookie with decorating kit and bring the Festival fun home!

Children of all ages will take delight as we present an area for special activities such as crafts, games, and more. Make them on-site or grab some pre-packaged crafts to go.

Here you will be able to support a patient who would not normally get a gift. Patients in long-term care in Mackenzie Place and other senior facilities receive these stockings. Make someone’s Christmas special with the gift of giving.

A new room where kids and teens will love to hang out. With rides, video games, dancing, and more games including the home of our Gaming 4 Good event, how will they ever leave!

Come explore one hundred miniature trees decorated by individuals, businesses, school groups, and more. These trees are a delight to view, spectacularly decorated in many themes and styles. All the trees in Miniature Tree Land are for sale – so you can take one home to enjoy! Download the Festival of Trees Miniature Tree Entry Form and Judging Guidelines and enter your tree today.

A 48-foot train makes up gingerbread lane, which is full of artful and tasty delights. There are many masterpieces for your viewing pleasure. All Gingerbread Lane entries are available for purchase through silent auction online. Download a few of our tried and true gingerbread recipes here.

The true jewels of the Festival of Trees are, of course, the trees. Take in some truly spectacular sights on display, from elegant trees to enchanting creations. Many trees and creations are available for purchase with a winning silent auction bid.