THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING EVENT! SEE YOU IN 2023!
13th Annual
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
November 25, 26 & 27
December 1,2 & 3 2022
Join us!
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Open daily 10AM- 8PM
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Old Town Hall, 10 Kendall Road
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216 Meeting House , 216 Middlesex Road
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Town Common, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
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Directions
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Participate in the festival
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Donate or sponsor a tree or wreath
Donate a Raffle item
Be a volunteer
Boutique Vendor (bottom of page registration portal)
Celebrate the season by visiting a country town whose energy and spirit captures the holidays with true New England charm. The Tyngsborough Festival of Trees is a community celebration featuring 2 spectacular buildings of uniquely decorated holiday trees and seasonable displays, events, workshops, shows, food, and crafts, all set in Tyngsborough's historic "Old Town Hall", built in 1834 and "216 Meeting House", originally built in 1755.
Open to the public, November 25, 26 & 27 and December 1, 2 & 3 2022, you will delight in the live holiday entertainment, workshops and special appearances sure to bring joy to guests of all ages. Raffle tickets will be available for your chance to win any one of these beautiful trees and over 100 other raffle items generously donated by local businesses & families. Plus, walk across the Winslow Wonderland footbridge for MORE TREES, Candy Cane Café, and the expanded Gift & Craft Boutique to complete your shopping list.
Find your "happy place" this season at the Tyngsborough Festival of Trees!
General Admission: Free (optional items are available for purchase throughout)
Address/Directions: 10 Kendall Rd., Tyngsborough, MA 01879 or click: Google Maps
Parking: Free
Handicap Accessible: Yes
PARKING MAP
Winslow Wonderland
Passing under the twinkling archway and winding through the town common, the Winslow Wonderland walking path is a town favorite attraction. Prepare to see uniquely, and locally, decorated wooden tree and snowman displays that will be sure to put a smile on your face. This path is self-guided and open daily in the center of Tyngsborough, MA starting November 25, 2022.
Want to decorate a Tree or Snowman? It's easy to adopt one for the season! Businesses, organizations or families can sign up here to adopt your undecorated 4ft or 8ft wooden snowman and/or tree (see sign-up link below) from the Tyngsborough Town Hall/Recreation Department. Use your crafty side and paint, decorate, embellish your snowman or tree into a work of art and return to Old Town Hall (10 Kendall Rd.) to be displayed for all to see! All snowmen/trees will be set-up along a walking path in our town common.
Beginning at 5:00PM on November 25th, the community is invited to participate by going to “Winslow Wonderland” at your leisure, for strolling and picture taking. Our unique snowman and trees are perfect for pictures of the season!
Please, Judge Us!
Which do you think is the best display? Your vote will crown the winners! Voting will take place between November 25 thru December 15 on our Facebook page (@TyngsboroughRec). Highest number of “likes” for each snowman and tree picture receives, wins a category. Eight winners will be announced on December 16th and awarded social media FAME + a $25 gift card in the following categories:
-Best Traditional tree or snowman
-Most Creative tree or snowman
-Best of Show tree or snowman
-Most “Tyngsborough” tree or snowman
Click here for:
Winslow Wonderland Cut Out Request
Holiday Boutique Vendor
Selling has never been so easy! If you're looking for a great event to get exposure for your business, look no further. The Tyngsborough Festival of Trees Boutique is a great way to grow your craft business. Get your wares in front of hundreds of people over our 6 day event to sell your product and grow your contact list.
- Targeted audience for holiday vendors (Brochure Below)
- No time requirements
If you are a crafter or artists wishing to showcase and sell your work locally in the Merrimack Valley, as well as help a great cause, we are seeking vendors of all sizes and shapes to be part of this fantastic event.
How it works:
Submit an inventory and price list with your work. Festival Committee hand picks all work, if some of the work you bring in is not right for us at the time we will simply cross it off of your inventory list. We will do this with you present, and both parties will sign your inventory sheet noting changes.
Scroll Down to submit your paperwork.
2022 Event Schedule Being Updated Daily.
Hours & Schedule of Events:
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Tyngsborough Recreation and Parks
Tyngsboro Festival of Trees
Daily:
- 10AM-8PM Old Town Hall and 216 Meeting House: Public tree viewing in two buildings, multiple floors of displays and Raffle Items. Gift and Craft Holiday Boutique (Free admission)
- Winslow Wonderland Stroll - Passing under the twinkling archway and winding through the town common, the Winslow Wonderland walking path is a town favorite attraction. Prepare to see uniquely, and locally, decorated wooden tree and snowman displays that will be sure to put a smile on your face. This path is self-guided and open daily
Special Events
l Friday: November 25th
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House and Old Town Hall): Public Tree and Display viewing
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Candy Cane Cafe Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, coffee, Tyngsboro's famous holiday sugar cookies, and mouth-watering Teacup Bakery cupcakes!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Craft and Gift Boutique 50+ of only the best local artisan and craft vendors displaying their finest creations and available for purchase just in time for the holiday season. A must see!
- 2-8PM (Old Town Hall, Lower Level): Keepsake Photos with festive holiday animation by Photobooth Favors ($)
- 6:00PM (Town Common): Countdown Town Common Lighting and opening of Winslow Wonderland!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House and Old Town Hall): Public Tree and Display viewing
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Candy Cane Cafe Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, coffee, Tyngsboro's famous holiday sugar cookies, and mouth-watering Teacup Bakery cupcakes!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Craft and Gift Boutique 50+ of only the best local artisan and craft vendors displaying their finest creations and available for purchase just in time for the holiday season. A must see!
- 2-8PM (Old Town Hall, Lower Level): Keepsake Photos with festive holiday animation by Photobooth Favors ($)
- 4:30PM; 5:10PM; 5:50PM; 6:30PM; 7:10PM; 8:30PM (216 Meeting House): LASER LIGHT HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Multiple showtimes. Reserved seating only. CLICK HERE to buy tickets starting October 27, 2022. $7.50pp (child or adult). Sponsored by: Metro Mass Entertainment and Tyngsborough Recreation and Parks
lSunday: November 27th
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House and Old Town Hall): Public Tree and Display viewing
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Candy Cane Cafe Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, coffee, Tyngsboro's famous holiday sugar cookies, and mouth-watering Teacup Bakery cupcakes!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Craft and Gift Boutique 50+ of only the best local artisan and craft vendors displaying their finest creations and available for purchase just in time for the holiday season. A must see!
12:30PM (Old Town Hall): Floral Workshop with Anne's Country Florals. Create a beautiful Holiday Centerpiece with some inspiration, instruction, and guidance from the best in the business. Plus, you get to take home your masterpiece! $45.00/centerpiece. REGISTER at bottom of page or by CLICKING HERE.
3:00PM (216 Meeting House): Davis Bates Performance -Free event- Celebrating the Season Songs & Stories for The Winter Holidays. Celebrating the Season includes traditional & not so traditional carols, songs of winter, and stories from Davis own family, as well as a short (true) story of how a school teacher in a one room schoolhouse saved Santa Claus’ life.
- 1-6PM (Old Town Hall, Lower Level): Keepsake Photos with festive holiday animation by Photobooth Favors ($)
lThursday, December 1st
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House and Old Town Hall): Public Tree and Display viewing
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Candy Cane Cafe Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, coffee, Tyngsboro's famous holiday sugar cookies, and mouth-watering Teacup Bakery cupcakes!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Craft and Gift Boutique 50+ of only the best local artisan and craft vendors displaying their finest creations and available for purchase just in time for the holiday season. A must see!
- 1-2PM Sip & See (216 Meeting House): Senior Citizen's Tea (55+) Complimentary Tea and sweets for our Seniors with Entertainment by the Crescendos, led by Amanda Roeder. They are an award winning treble-voiced contemporary a cappella group from Chelmsford High School. Advance registration required. SOLD OUT
- 6-8PM (Old Town Hall, Lower Level): Keepsake Photos with festive holiday animation by Photobooth Favors ($)
- 6:30PM (Old Town Hall): Canvas Road Show Workshop Back by popular demand! Workshop with Canvas Road Show. Construct and decorate your choice of projects under the instruction of our artists and craftsmen: Centerpiece Box, Standing Wooden Tree or Wood Circle Wreath display. Multiple choices for each design. Advance registration required. Click to register: REGISTER
- 7:30PM (216 Meeting House): Lowell Youth Orchestra The LYO is the premiere orchestra of the UMass Lowell String Project. This ensemble is composed almost exclusively of high school students and we are thrilled to have them performing for you at the Festival of Trees!
lFriday: December 2nd
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House and Old Town Hall): Public Tree and Display viewing
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Candy Cane Cafe Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, coffee, Tyngsboro's famous holiday sugar cookies, and mouth-watering Teacup Bakery cupcakes!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Craft and Gift Boutique 50+ of only the best local artisan and craft vendors displaying their finest creations and available for purchase just in time for the holiday season. A must see!
- 4PM (Old Town Hall): Children's Cookie Decorating with Short & Sweet Bakery $7/child CLICK HERE to register ($)
- 7:30PM (216 Meeting House): Tyngsborough Community Theatre Performance Non-profit organization dedicated to educating and enriching the community through the theatre arts. TCT aspires to give all people, regardless of age or prior experience, a place in which they can put their talents on display.
lSaturday: December 3rd
Family FUN Day!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House and Old Town Hall): Public Tree and Display viewing
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Candy Cane Cafe Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, coffee, Tyngsboro's famous holiday sugar cookies, and mouth-watering Teacup Bakery cupcakes!
- 10:00AM - 8:00PM (216 Meeting House): Craft and Gift Boutique 50+ of only the best local artisan and craft vendors displaying their finest creations and available for purchase just in time for the holiday season. A must see!
-4:15-4:40PM (216 Meeting House) The Tyngsborough Public Schools' Holiday Ensemble led by Matt Eaton will share holiday favorites
Family Fun Festival (No admittance fee)
- 2-5PM (Old Town Hall and 216 Meeting House):
Elf Challenge - Do you have what it takes to be an Elf-on-duty? Take the challenges of the Ice House to see how you fair!
Make and take Holiday Crafts
"Letter-To-Santa"area, complete with express North Pole mailbox.
Face Painting w/ Fancy Faces
Elf Dance Party w/ DJ Steve from 
5:00PM ish: Santa’s Grande Arrival ("-ish" due to cross winds and unpredictable air traffic patterns) welcomed by the Tyngsborough Grade 6-12 Choir singing holiday carols + lighting of the grande tree. 
Pictures with Santa - Follow the Santa parade inside for some one-on-one time and take your own photos!
lSunday: December 4th
The GREAT Tree Drawing and pickup. Wake up early and watch those phones! Our Elves will text winners in the morning for afternoon pickup. Good Luck!
Event Highlights
- Raffle items generously donated by local business owners and families
- 100+ Tree display viewing and raffle daily
- Free general admittance
- Holiday Boutique with local crafted wares available for purchase
- Cookie decorating for children and Santa arrive to light the common on Saturday
- Light refreshments available for purchase through out the event at Candy Cane Café.
- Multiple workshops to join throughout the weekends.
Tyngsborough's Festival of Trees is a benefit event which provides funding for the many youth programs supported by the Tyngsborough Recreation Committee.