Special Events
October 9, 2025, 6:00 PM: Tree Design Workshop. Theresa Ruel and Amy DesRoberts will host a workshop on how to design trees to open the pool of interested designers. They’ll offer demonstrations of special techniques and guidance on how to brainstorm a theme.
November 22, 2025, 1:00 PM: Preview Tea. For $25, guests will receive 5 raffle tickets, beverages and refreshments, and there will be light live music. Tickets will be available to purchase online beginning November 1, 2025.
November 22, 2025, 6:00 PM: Preview Gala. For $25, guests will receive 5 raffle tickets, a drink ticket, refreshments, and there may be a silent auction for a few special items. Tickets will be available to purchase online beginning November 1, 2025.
December 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tea with Mrs. Claus. Registration will be done through our online events calendar beginning November 1, 2025.
December 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Sensory Friendly Family Time. This opportunity will allow families with special needs to book an appointment to visit the Festival of Trees at their own pace, with fewer people. Appointments will be offered in 10 minute increments to maximize opportunities while minimizing overwhelm.
December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Children’ s Craft Day. Megan and Youth Services volunteers will offer drop-in craft opportunities in the Deering Room.
Sponsorship
Exhibit Hours
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMMonday: closedTuesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMThursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMFriday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Volunteers
As always, we rely on dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to make this special community event a success. There are many opportunities to get involved, from sourcing raffle prizes (or creating raffle baskets) to decorating trees and buildings – there’s a volunteer opportunity to fit any availability! For more information and to sign up, please click below.
Our Story
The Festival of Trees, held annually at the Saco Museum, is a beloved holiday tradition for the community. Now in it’s 20th year, volunteers work tirelessly to transform our galleries into an enchanted, sparkling wonderland of beautifully decorated trees, each with it’s own special theme. Guests can wander through the museum to appreciate the trees, bid on artwork from esteemed local artists and artisans, and drop raffle tickets into one of many boxes for a chance to win exciting prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. With additional events for adults and children, it’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and get into the festive spirit! 
2024 Festival of Trees
We’d like to thank everyone that made our 2024 Festival of Trees such a success! From our generous sponsors who kept our events open to the everyone and supplied so many fabulous prizes, to our community who came to marvel at the beautiful decorations and try their luck in our raffle or silent auction – you all made this a magical time to share together as well as an important fundraiser for our organization. It was a magnificent anniversary year, and we look forward to continuing the tradition in 2025!
Our 2024 Sponsors
