2024 Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees opens to the Public – Friday, November 29th at noon
Tea with Mrs. Claus – Saturday, December 7th at 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM, Dyer Library.
By Reservation – this event is now full. Please call the Children’s Room at
207-283-3861 ext. 102 to be added to the wait list.
Children’s Craft Day – Saturday, December 14th, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Dyer Library
Last Day of Festival of Trees – Sunday, December 29th
The Festival of Trees is is open to the public during regular museum hours. From November 29th to December 29th, those hours are:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: noon – 5:00PM
Friday: noon – 8:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: noon – 5:00PM
The museum will be closed on Mondays and on December 24th and 25th.
Silent Auction & Raffle
This year’s Festival of Trees includes an online auction with some wonderful, one-of-a-kind items for you to bid on! The auction also includes our Art Tree items – beautiful pieces of art in many mediums, created by talented local artists. Bidding is easy and can be done anywhere from your phone or computer – just create your account at the link below.
The online auction opens on November 23rd and closes at 4:00 PM on December 15th, with winners being notified via email. Bid high and bid often – all the money raised supports the Dyer Library and Saco Museum and the many resources and programs we provide to the community!
When you visit the Festival of Trees, be sure to check out our many fantastic raffle prizes! From gift cards to local favorites like Rapid Rays and Run of the Mill to tickets to see big league teams like the Celtics and the Bruins, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Drop your tickets and cross your fingers!
Raffle tickets are 3 for $5 and sold at the museum front desk. Raffle ticket sales close at 4:00 PM on December 19th. We’d like to thank the many businesses and individuals who donated our fabulous prizes!
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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 a 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 art work from esteemed local artists on the Art Tree, 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!
