2027 Dates: August 26 - 29 | September 2 - 6 | September 9-12
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2027 Dates: August 26 - 29 | September 2 - 6 | September 9-12
This three-day holiday celebration benefits the patients, students and programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute and kicks off the most wonderful time of the year for families throughout the region.
Join us at Festival of Trees 2026!
Friday, November 27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 37ᵗʰ annual holiday event sweeps the Fairgrounds’ Cow Palace in a tinsel-tinted whirlwind of trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses.
Kennedy Krieger Institute's beloved Festival of Trees is celebrating its 37th anniversary, returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds from November 27-29. This event benefits the patients, students and programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute and ushers in one of the most magical times of the year for families across the region.
Hundreds of designer-decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses will be on sale and present throughout the Cow Palace, which will be converted into a dazzling winter wonderland for the weekend. The magic is back this year with holiday vendors, rides for kids, carnival games, entertainment, craft making, and all the trimmings for a fun-filled family weekend that benefits a great cause.
For up-to-date information about Festival of Trees, follow Kennedy Krieger on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Additionally, head to KennedyKrieger.org/FestivalofTrees for more details on Festival’s programming and partners.
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This exclusive 21+ holiday pop-up transforms Festival of Trees into an after-hours winter wonderland filled with a live DJ, dancing, holiday trivia hosted by Charm City Trivia, a shopping marketplace with unique gift vendors, festive cocktails, and more. A limited number of tickets are available while supplies last.
Get Early-Bird Tickets!
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Kennedy Krieger Institute and Baltimore Public Media present WTMD's Sunday Morning Tunes Holiday Princess Singalong for all ages! Enjoy a live concert and all the magic of Festival of Trees, with reduced crowds, unlimited amusement rides for the kids, visits with Santa, special giveaways and all-day admission to Festival of Trees!
The Holiday Princess Singalong features two princesses, Candice and Kathryn, performing songs from Disney movies (“Frozen,” “Moana” and more) as well as holiday classics. Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess! Special ticket required, limited quantity available.
Learn More or Purchase Early-Bird Tickets
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Festival of Trees raises much-needed funds to provide services to the nearly 30,000 patients and students who turn to Kennedy Krieger Institute each year. Your past support for Kennedy Krieger is so appreciated. Your support this year is more important than ever.
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Complete with hundreds of one-of-a kind trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by local designers, corporations and schools. We also have shopping, entertainment and delicious holiday treats!
Don’t miss the family-friendly entertainment on our Rosemore Main Stage! Our entertainment lineup includes everything from dance groups and singers to magicians and comedians! Stay tuned—this year's entertainment schedule will be posted soon!
Festival of Trees offers a variety of rides, games, activities and more! Learn more about the fun activities in SantaLand.
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About Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known, non-profit organization located in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region, transforms the lives of more than 27,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies, home and community services, school-based programs, training and education for professionals and advocacy. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders or injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop, while at the same time pioneer new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Visit KennedyKrieger.org for more information about Kennedy Krieger.
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