More About 18th Annual Festival of Trees
Celebrate the season with sparkling lights, festive trees, model trains, and cozy holiday fun at the Garden at Elm Bank!
NEW OPENING DAY: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Open Wednesdays–Sundays through 12/28, plus special vacation week hours
*Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day*
Dozens of Themed Holiday Trees
Local organizations and families decorate trees with creative themes—from classic holiday styles to playful designs. You can also purchase raffle tickets onsite for your chance to win your favorite tree!
Snow Village Trains
Step into a miniature holiday world where HO & O scale model trains wind their way through festive villages and familiar scenes—Boston at Christmas, Fenway Park, the North Pole, and more. Skaters twirl across ice rinks, Santas hide in the details, while hundreds of twinkling lights bring every scene to life.
Holiday Garden Lightscapes
Holiday lights and decorations fill the Garden. See the Garden at Elm Bank in a new light with holiday lightscapes, magical displays, and the perfect photo opportunities. Finish your visit roasting marshmallows for s’mores by the firepits, included with your ticket
When: Wednesdays–Sundays from 11/25 through 12/28, plus special vacation week hours. *Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day*
Where: The Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 - just 18 miles from downtown Boston
Tickets: Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required, tickets will not be sold at the door and peak times are expected to sell out.
Peak Pricing: $29 Adults | $10 Kids (3-17) | $22 MHS Members | $5 Children of Members
Off-Peak Pricing: $24 Adults | $8 Kids (3-17) | $17 MHS Members | $5 Children of Members
Get your tickets at masshort.org/festival-of-trees!
NEW OPENING DAY: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Open Wednesdays–Sundays through 12/28, plus special vacation week hours
*Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day*
Dozens of Themed Holiday Trees
Local organizations and families decorate trees with creative themes—from classic holiday styles to playful designs. You can also purchase raffle tickets onsite for your chance to win your favorite tree!
Snow Village Trains
Step into a miniature holiday world where HO & O scale model trains wind their way through festive villages and familiar scenes—Boston at Christmas, Fenway Park, the North Pole, and more. Skaters twirl across ice rinks, Santas hide in the details, while hundreds of twinkling lights bring every scene to life.
Holiday Garden Lightscapes
Holiday lights and decorations fill the Garden. See the Garden at Elm Bank in a new light with holiday lightscapes, magical displays, and the perfect photo opportunities. Finish your visit roasting marshmallows for s’mores by the firepits, included with your ticket
When: Wednesdays–Sundays from 11/25 through 12/28, plus special vacation week hours. *Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day*
Where: The Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 - just 18 miles from downtown Boston
Tickets: Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required, tickets will not be sold at the door and peak times are expected to sell out.
Peak Pricing: $29 Adults | $10 Kids (3-17) | $22 MHS Members | $5 Children of Members
Off-Peak Pricing: $24 Adults | $8 Kids (3-17) | $17 MHS Members | $5 Children of Members
Get your tickets at masshort.org/festival-of-trees!
Date & Time
November 25, 2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
11/27/2026, 11/28/2026, 11/29/2026, 12/02/2026 and 21 other dates
Location
The Garden at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
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