Festival of Trees & Lights
Wednesday, November 25 through Sunday, November 29
Community Choice Convention Center · 730 3rd Street, Des Moines
Hosted by Catch Des Moines
Blank Children's Hospital invites you to the 43rd Annual Festival of Trees & Lights. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Blank Children's Hospital and is a central Iowa tradition to kick off the holiday season. 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…
Also this week in Des Moines
- Des Moines Symphony: Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique Sat, Oct 31
- Day of the Dead 2026: ¡Sí Se Puede! Sun, Nov 1
- Iowa Wild vs. Charlotte Sun, Nov 1
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