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Festival of Trees 2008

 
Festival of Trees 2008
 
November 28, 2008
10:00 amto9:00 pm
November 29, 2008
10:00 amto9:00 pm
November 30, 2008
10:00 amto6:00 pm

A family tradition since 1990 and the largest holiday event on the East Coast, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees features more than 500 ornately decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists.

The Cow Palace at the Maryland State Fairgrounds is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with activities for the entire family. Festival of Trees offers hourly live family entertainment, holiday shopping, the ever-popular train garden and SantaLand – complete with a carousel, Wii competitions for children of all ages and an expanded three-hole miniature golf course.

Proceeds from Festival of Trees benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute, appropriately marking the beginning of the holiday season by giving the gift of hope to the thousands of children treated at Kennedy Krieger.

WHEN: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 29 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 30 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, Maryland

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Two of Baltimore’s favorite athletes, Raven’s kicker Matt Stover and former Oriole BJ Surhoff, drop by for special holiday story readings and meet & greet sessions with fans
  • Live entertainment every hour, including performances by the band Milkshake
  • A Santa letter-writing station, featuring non-stop service to the North pole
  • “Reindeer rides” on ponies, and a trip to the see jolly old man himself will help guests get into the holiday spirit
  • The return of the SantaLand theme park, the ultimate fun zone for kids, featuring crafts, carnival games, and other fun children’s activities
  • New this year, attendees can send cars speeding through SantaLand on a remote control race track
  • With the holidays approaching, Festival of Trees is a one-stop shop with over 100 craft boutiques, as well as a silent auction where bidders can win prizes such as getaway packages, sporting event tickets, autographed memorabilia, and winery tours

TICKETS: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12 and seniors.  Children 4 years old and younger are free.

Visit www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org to purchase discounted advance admission tickets.

INFO: Festival Line: (443) 923-7300
Festival Web Site: www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org


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