Join us for the

Kawartha Lakes

Festival of Trees

November 15 – 17

Festive holiday display in a barn at Kawartha Settler's Village, with decorated Christmas trees and a large painting of a horse in front of a snowy cabin.

Welcome to the 27th Annual Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees

This year, the festival will offer an array of activities and attractions for the whole family, including wagon rides, a Candy Shoppe, and, as always, a magical visit from Santa Claus.

A group of children in winter clothing stands next to a collection of toys beside a large donation bin at the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees.

Bring your Toy Donation

The Lindsay Kinsmen Club has been providing gifts to children in the Kawartha Lakes for Christmas since 1947. That's a lot of Christmas joy!

Catch the Shuttle!

Our shuttle will be available on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 6pm (approx 30 min intervals). It will provide rides to and from Kawartha Settlers’ Village from: Old Dog Brewing, Market Square, Tim Hortons and the Fairgrounds.

Plenty of Activities!

The main highlight, of course, will be the hundreds of exquisitely decorated and donated items displayed in the Village, all up for raffle and auction.

  • Festive holiday display in a rustic barn with decorated Christmas trees and a large painting of a horse.

    The Famous Raffle

    This raffle is famous in it's own right — and a absolute Festival favourite!

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  • A Christmas display in a toy shop window featuring multiple Nutcrackers, lined up in a row.

    Live + Silent Auctions

    Our LIVE auction is back in the Murphy Barn! Come and bid on amazing decorated items and gifts!

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  • A man in striped red + white pants bends over to give a child a balloon animal.

    Fun For Kids

    Say hi to Santa, colouring contest, there are activities for the whole family at the event!

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  • A large, yellow-gold shuttle bus drives to the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees.

    Take the Festival Shuttle

    The Festival Shuttle will be available on Saturday, November 15th from 10am - 6pm.

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  • Two draft horses pull a large red wagon filled with children and families.

    Additional Activities

    Besides touring the beautifully decorated Village, there are many additional activities to enjoy.

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  • Three women, all wearing Christmas themed outfits, volunteer at the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    The Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees wouldn’t be as successful as it is without the help of over 300 volunteers.

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Our Title Sponsors

A person decorates a Christmas tree inside a rustic wooden barn filled with holiday decorations, during Kawartha Settler's Village during the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees.

Become a Sponsor

Thank you for supporting the Annual Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees. Please complete the following information by October 25th to ensure your name is included in our promotional materials.

 

Find Us at Kawartha Settlers’ Village

The journey to the Festival of Trees isn’t just about reaching a destination—it’s about creating memories, sharing laughter, and feeling the magic of the season.

Hour of Operation

Nov 13th - 6pm to 8pm (Invite Only) — Nov 14th - Sponsor Preview — Night (Invite Only) — Nov 15th - 5pm to 9pm — Nov 16th - 10am to 9pm — Nov 17th - 11am to 3pm

Get Your Festival Pass

Tickets are $15 per person for a Festival Pass (come and go as you please!) and Free for Kids 12 and under.

Please note this event is primarily outdoors, and our buildings are not heated. Therefore, please ensure you are dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. Though we love pets, they are not permitted at this event.