TreeFest
November 29th – December 8th 2024
Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA
TreeFest is a Bloomsburg-area holiday event during which the public is invited to view dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local organizations sponsored by local businesses and individuals. The trees, donated by local growers, are decked out in accord with unique themes that reflect inspiring, and often amusing, takes on Christmas and winter-holiday traditions. At the end of the festival, all trees are donated to local families in need. Over the last 36 years, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s annual TreeFest fundraiser has become a popular part of the region’s Christmas celebrations.
This year’s TreeFest will be especially magical, thanks to new and returning special events! In addition to Cookies with Santa and the Sensory-Friendly Day, TreeFest taps into the Victorian tradition of ghost stories with its inaugural Evening of Yuletide and Winter Ghost Stories. See below for further details on the special events and a full event schedule.
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CALENDAR
Admission:
$6 FOR ADULTS
FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12
2024 Special Events
An Evening of Yuletide Ghost Stories
Read by BTE Ensemble Founding Member Laurie McCants
Saturday, November 30th
7 PM
$10/Regular, $15/VIP (includes zine of ghost stories)
The Ghosts of A Christmas Carol aren’t the only spirits of the season. Telling ghost stories was a beloved holiday tradition during the Victorian era. BTE Founding member Laurie McCants revives the custom on November 30th at 7 PM. She will bewitch you with three stories of spooky solstices. This event is for adults and teenagers 16 and up. An adult over 18 years old must accompany teens.
Cookies with Santa
Saturday, December 7th
6:30 PM
$15/Children, Free/Adults
Families will enjoy a special evening at the Cookies with Santa event on Saturday, December 7th. Every child will have the chance to decorate four cookies, visit with Santa Claus, and receive a book signed by Santa himself. Additionally, Santa Claus is bringing a very special guest: the Head Elf at the North Pole Library. The Head Elf will share seasonal stories and help Santa deliver signed books.
Space is limited. When checking out, please select a ticket for every adult in your party.
Sensory Friendly Day
Wednesday, December 4th
5 - 8 PM
Free
Free Admission Day
Friday, December 6th
5 - 8 PM
Free
The 9th Annual Gingerbread House Competition
Presented by the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
Drop-Off: Tuesday, November 26th or Wednesday, November 27th
10 AM - 6 PM
Judging: Friday, November 29th
Morning
Results: Friday, November 29th
4 PM
Don’t miss the sights and smells of our Gingerbread House Competition and Display. Enter your own creation or enjoy viewing this amazing edible art by local artisans and kid hobbyists alike. There are categories for families, schools, students, children, and kits! Gingerbread creations will be on display at Tree Fest from November 29th to December 8th. All the winning creations will be brought back to the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum to be displayed until December 23rd.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
SANTA’S TREEFEST SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 30th
12 - 3 PM
Sunday, Dec. 1st
12 - 3 PM
Friday, December 6th
5 - 8 PM
5:45 PM: Santa Arrives at the Bloomsburg Fountain during the Downtown Bloomsburg’s Coming Home for Christmas
5:45 - 8 PM: Santa Claus visits TreeFest
Saturday, December 7th
10 AM - 12 PM
2024 Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, November 30th
Toddler Time with Lisa Herrald-Doerschler
11 AM
Raven Creek
2 - 4 PM
Greenwood Friends School Carolers
4 PM
Sunday, December 1st
Brighter Light Choral Ensemble
2 PM
Friday, December 6th
Berwick High School Modernaires
4 - 5 PM
Millville Jr/Sr HS Choir
5 PM
Danceworks by Amber
6:00 PM
TubaFest
7 PM
Saturday, December 7th
Happy Hearts Preschool
10:30 AM
Puzzlers Preschool
11:30 AM
Covered Bridge Cloggers
1 PM
Bloomsburg HS Fusion
2 PM
Raven Creek
3 - 5 PM
Saturday, December 7th
Ragin' Reed, Saxophones
1 PM
