The 40th Festival of Trees fills the Orlando Museum of Art Nov. 14-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adults $23, kids and seniors $15, Santa weekends, free parking.
Last checked Nov. 3, 2026. Every detail on this page comes from the Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees page and its visit page. This page is updated each year at the same address.
Yes, it is on. The 40th annual Festival of Trees runs Saturday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., in Loch Haven Park, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. This year’s theme is “Forty Seasons of Joy.” The festival is organized by the museum’s volunteer Council of 101, whose fundraising supports the museum.
What this means for you
- Tickets: adults $23; children 3 to 12, seniors 60 and over, active-duty military and first responders $15
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Nov. 14-22; the Festival Café is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Santa: photos and meet-and-greets on weekends; Breakfast with Santa Nov. 14, 15 and 21
- Cheapest day: Heroes Day, Sunday, Nov. 22, $15 a person with valid ID
- Parking: free, in the lot next to the museum
What you will see
The museum says the festival fills its galleries with more than 50 designer-decorated Christmas trees, plus wreaths, gingerbread creations and tabletop displays. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite from the museum’s festival page.
Dates, times and special events
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, Nov. 13, 7 to 10 p.m. | Opening Night TreeView Party, with entertainment and food |
| Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa |
| Saturday, Nov. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. | From the White House to Your House holiday workshop |
| Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Ugly Sweater Party |
| Sunday, Nov. 15, 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa |
| Sunday, Nov. 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Shimmer and Spice holiday workshop |
| Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. | The Festive Platter, an appetizer demonstration and tasting |
| Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Seniors Day, with discount tickets for ages 60 and over |
| Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Festival After 5 |
| Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. | Reindeer Romp children’s holiday party |
| Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:30 to 10 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa |
| Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 to 5 p.m. | Baubles and Branches holiday workshop |
| Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 to 9 p.m. | Sip and Sleigh cocktail party |
| Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Heroes Day, $15 a person with valid ID |
The special events are ticketed separately. The museum’s page does not list their prices or the Seniors Day discount; check the festival page before you buy.
Getting there and parking
Parking is free in the lot next to the museum, with spaces set aside for buses and vans, and rideshare and taxi drop-off is at the museum entrance, the museum’s visit page says. The museum has ramps and elevators at every entrance, accessible restrooms in the main lobby and free wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis. Service animals are welcome; pets are not.
Loch Haven Park is also home to the Mennello Museum, Orlando Shakes and Orlando Family Stage, so the lot can fill on weekends when shows are on. Orlando Family Stage opens A Charlie Brown Christmas on Nov. 23, the day after the festival closes. For other parking near downtown, see our getting around guide, and for road work on the way, our road construction and closures page.
More holiday events
- The city’s tree lighting at Lake Eola is Friday, Dec. 4.
- Light shows, Santa at Lake Eola and Leu Gardens’ Dazzling Nights are on our holiday lights page.
- Shows and exhibitions are on our arts and exhibitions page, and the rest of the month on things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Festival of Trees in Orlando in 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. The Opening Night TreeView Party is 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, the museum says.
How much are Festival of Trees tickets?
$23 for adults and $15 for children 3 to 12, seniors 60 and over, active-duty military and first responders with ID. On Heroes Day, Sunday, Nov. 22, admission is $15 a person with valid ID. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, the museum says.
When is Santa at the Festival of Trees?
Santa photos and meet-and-greets are on the weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Breakfast with Santa is 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Nov. 14, Nov. 15 and Nov. 21, the museum says.
Is there parking at the Festival of Trees?
Yes. The Orlando Museum of Art says parking is free in the lot next to the museum in Loch Haven Park, with rideshare and taxi drop-off at the entrance.
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