2011 Schedule Of Events
The festival is celebrated at the beautiful La Salle Reception Center at Notre Dame Hall, 444 Main Street, Southbridge, MA. Come and walk through an enchanted forest of over 100 sparkling, holiday trees.
Thursday, December 1
Opening Day
Premier Tree Viewing
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Be among the first to see the spectacular array of uniquely decorated trees. Live entertainment and many raffles to win a tree, special raffles, or our big Money Raffle.
See "Festival Entertainment" for a complete schedule of entertainment for the day.
Admission: $3 per person or $5 includes admission for viewing and Choral Premier "Festival Living Nativity" at 7:00 PM
*NOTE: Children under 12 are FREE when accompanied by an adult during the entire festival.
*Special Event*
Choral Premier featuring "Festival Living Nativity" at Notre Dame Church
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Immediately followed by free admission for tree viewing at La Salle at Notre Dame.
Admission: $5 per person at the door
Friday, December 2
Tree Viewing & Senior Citizens' Day
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION FOR SENIORS - Ages 62 & over. Senior lunch available for $4.95
Regular Admission: $3 per person
Live entertainment throughout the day and many raffles to win a tree, special raffles, or our big Money Raffle. Food and beverages also available.
See "Festival Entertainment" for a complete schedule of entertainment for the day.
*Special Event*
Holiday (Giving) Gala
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center
14 Mechanic Street - Southbridge, MA.
Celebrate the season with live music and hors d'oeuvres. Silent and live auctions featuring spectacular gift items. Special raffles. Cash bar.
Admission: $40 per person in advance.
Contact: Lorraine Moreno at 508-347-3591
Saturday, December 3
Children's Day
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 accompanied by an adult
Regular Admission: $3 per person
Santa Claus - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Entertainment throughout the day. Balloons! Face painting! Puppets! Santa's Toy Shoppe and more! Food & Beverages available.
See "Festival Entertainment" for a complete schedule of entertainment for the day.
Part of this program is supported by a grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Sunday, December 4
Final Day
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission: $3 per person
Santa's Toy Shoppe. Entertainment throughout the day. Food & Beverages available.
See "Festival Entertainment" for a complete schedule of entertainment for the day.
*3:00 PM Tree Drawings begin. Winners of trees and raffles announced shortly thereafter.
*Tree Pick-up arrangements must be made by 5:00 PM.
*Tree removal by 7:00 PM.
