The holiday season is a celebratory time, making it the perfect backdrop for raising awareness and funds for a great cause. The Festival of Trees takes the festive experience of admiring holiday decorations and pairs it with storytelling and engagement to bring people together to rally around a cause.
Festival of Trees: An Exclusive Holiday Opportunity
Festival of Trees is a display of 75 trees, each decorated by a local organization, company, or sports team. Mall of America® guests are invited to walk through the displays free of charge—marveling at the sights, learning about MOA® Community Foundation from its own storyboards and staff, and vying to win the decorations on display through a raffle for each tree. Each year, more than 40,000 people enjoy the experience and raise close to $70,000 for the MOA Community Foundation.
2026 Event Details:
Dates: November 18 - November 25, 2026 + November 27, 2026 - January 8, 2027
Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (hours vary + are subject to change)
Location: Mall of America
If you are an organization interested in participating in this event, there are multiple ways you can get involved!
Decorate a Tree
Showcase your brand or organization with a custom-decorated tree, seen by thousands of visitors throughout the holiday season. We will provide the tree so all you need to do is supply the materials, decorations and fun giveaways for your custom-designed tree that will be awarded to the winner of the drawing following the event.
Become a Sponsor
Partner with us as a sponsor and receive high-visibility brand placement, recognition in marketing materials, and the chance to align with a beloved holiday tradition that supports the community. Sponsorship packages are available at multiple levels.
To learn more about the above opportunities, please contact Leslie Lukas, Project Manager for Festival of Trees at leslie.lukas@moacommunityfoundation.org.
