Verified Christmas event · White Bear Lake, MN
Festival of Trees 2026
The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's 4th annual Festival of Trees fills the White Bear Lake Armory with trees decorated by local businesses and nonprofits. Free and indoors, Wednesday to Saturday from November 19 to December 19.
- Verified by the organizer
- Nov 19 to Dec 19
- All ages
- Free
No tickets are needed. Visit details come from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Rally Takes the Train doesn't sell tickets or take a cut.
Verified- November 19 to December 19, 2026Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am to 3 pm; Thu 2 to 8 pm
- White Bear Lake Armory2228 4th St, White Bear Lake
- FreeNo tickets, free parking
- For all agesIndoors, stroller-friendly
About this event
The Festival of Trees is the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's 4th annual holiday show at the White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. You walk among Christmas trees, each one decorated by a local business or nonprofit, and see who has the best tree this year. Entry is free and there are no tickets.
Santa is at the festival on two days only, the open houses on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12, from 10 am to 3 pm. The Historical Society lists free photos with Santa, cookies, cocoa, activities and holiday music on those days. Kids can also make a craft and write a letter to Santa.
Parent tip: If your kids want to see Santa, go on Saturday, December 5 or Saturday, December 12; he is not there on the other days. On Thursdays the festival stays open until 8 pm.
What kids can do
On site
- Parking
- Free lot
- Setting
- Indoors, White Bear Lake Armory
- Language
- English
- Tickets
- None needed, free
- Expected crowd
- About 3,000 visitors, the organizer's estimate
- Verified
- By the organizer,
Dates
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday10 am to 3 pm
- Thursday2 to 8 pm
- Sunday, Monday and TuesdayClosed
- Open houses with SantaSaturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12, 10 am to 3 pm
Open November 19 to December 19, 2026, on the weekly hours above, from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's website. The organizer's own date list left out Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, so check with the Historical Society before going on those two days.
Prices
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Photos with Santa, Dec 5 and Dec 12 | Free |
| Parking | Free |
No tickets are needed. Walk in any time during open hours.
Where it is
- White Bear Lake Armory
2228 4th St
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Directions to White Bear Lake Armory (opens in a new tab)
The festival is indoors at the Armory, with a free parking lot. The building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible restrooms and accessible parking.
Good to know
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accessible paths and seating
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible parking
- Mostly paved, level ground
Who you will see
- Santa, on December 5 and December 12 only
If the weather turns
The festival is indoors, so it goes on in any weather.
Sponsors
Sponsored by The White Bear Lake Lions Club, Joy Erickson of Edina Realty, Kathy Doucette Real Estate and The Davey Tree Expert Company.
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Questions
When is the Festival of Trees in 2026?
Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, December 19, 2026. It is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm and Thursday 2 to 8 pm, and closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Where is it?
White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
Does it cost anything?
No. Entry is free, there are no tickets, and parking is free.
When is Santa there?
Only on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12, from 10 am to 3 pm. Photos with Santa are free on those days.
What ages is it for?
All ages. It is indoors and stroller-friendly, with restrooms and changing stations.
Who do I ask about it?
The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, through its website.
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