Blank Children’s Hospital is proud to announce the 41st Annual Festival of Trees & Lights will be at the Iowa Events Center – Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in 2024. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Blank Children’s Hospital and is a central Iowa tradition to kick off the holiday season. The 41st Annual Festival of Trees & Lights will feature beautifully decorated trees, special performances from local music and dance groups, visits with Santa, a scavenger hunt, fun crafts and activities, and the chance to be inspired by impactful stories of children cared for at Blank Children’s. In addition, visitors can shop the Holiday Gift Shop for gifts and more.
Dates:
- Friday, November 29, 2024 – Sunday, December 1, 2024
Hours:
- Friday, November 29: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 30: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sunday, December 1: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location:
Iowa Events Center
Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Tickets:
- $5 per person (children 2 and under are free)
- Tickets are available for purchase on-site or online.
Parking:
- Available in the Convention Center parking lots for a fee.
- Street parking is free on weekends, and nearby city parking garages are also available.
Contact:
- Phone: 515-241-6304
- Email: [email protected]
Why Attend?
The Festival of Trees & Lights supports two essential services at Blank Children’s Hospital: Child Life and the Center for Advocacy & Outreach.
- Child Life: Provides comfort and age-appropriate explanations to young patients, making their hospital experience safer and less intimidating.
- Center for Advocacy & Outreach: Focuses on keeping children healthy and safe through educational programs on injury prevention and safety.
Your attendance and support make these programs possible, helping improve and save young lives in our community. Join us in celebrating the season and making a difference!