December 3–6, 2026La Salle Reception Center · Southbridge, MA
Tickets & Raffles

The 29th annual Festival

Come see the trees. Leave feeling inspired.

December 3–6, 2026 · La Salle Reception Center · Southbridge, Massachusetts

Explore the Festival

Find everything you need for your visit.

Festival Schedule →Children’s Day →Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen →Tickets & Raffles →2026 Partners →Our Donors →
Rows of decorated trees and raffle displays inside the Festival of Giving Trees
A room filled with imagination, generosity and holiday cheer.
A white Super Mario themed decorated tree with games and gifts
Every donated tree has its own theme and personality.
A Boston Celtics themed decorated tree displayed at the Festival
Creative displays make every visit different.

When

December 3–6

Thursday: 10 AM–2 PM & 7–9 PM
Friday: 10 AM–5 PM & 6:30–10 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday: 9 AM–3 PM

Saturday evening’s 6–9 PM event is private.

Add to Calendar

Where

La Salle Reception Center

444 Main Street
Southbridge, MA 01550

Get directions ↗

Admission

Free daytime opportunities

Thursday daytime admission is free. Friday is Senior Day from 10 AM–5 PM with free admission for seniors and a discounted hot lunch from 11 AM–2 PM.

See the Festival schedule →

Find us

Directions to the Festival

La Salle Reception Center, 444 Main Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550.

Open Directions

What you’ll find

More than a room full of beautiful trees.

01

100+ decorated trees

Every tree has its own personality—and every one will go home with a lucky raffle winner.

02

Raffles and special prizes

Choose your favorites, take your chances and support a cause that touches countless families.

03

Entertainment and traditions

Enjoy performances, festive activities and the warm community spirit that makes this weekend special.

04

In-person and online

The Festival welcomes participation both at La Salle and through selected online experiences.

An annual Festival tradition

Friday Night Lights

Friday, December 4 from 6:30–10 PM. Friday Night Lights is the Festival’s magical Friday-evening celebration supporting cancer charities and the spirit of giving.

  • Stroll through more than 100 breathtaking trees
  • Live auction: Bid high and have fun as auctioneer Rich Merrill keeps the excitement moving with special items and experiences
  • Try your luck with plenty of raffles
  • Sip a drink and enjoy light refreshments
  • Enjoy live entertainment by singer-songwriter Noah Lis, featured on Season 6 of The Voice

Admission and prize details will be announced when finalized.

An overhead view of Friday Night Lights with the Festival hall glowing with decorated trees Guests gathering among illuminated trees during Friday Night Lights Rows of glowing decorated trees at Friday Night Lights Refreshments served during Friday Night Lights

Tickets & raffle chances

Everything you need, all in one place.

Purchasing links will be added here as each 2026 sale opens.

See Ticket & Raffle Options

Help create the magic

Want to decorate a tree or volunteer?

Get Involved