Things To Do
Shopping
There is something for everyone on your holiday gift list at the Festival of Trees (and maybe a little something for yourself too). Enjoy artisanal and handmade gifts that can’t be found in a department store.
You will never want to shop anywhere else!
2026 Specialty Merchants
-Jaxson’s Sandbox
-Milo Blue Designs Jewelry
-Miss V’s Barkery
-Scents of Empowerment
-Soldier Solutions
-Stitching Dainty
-Ultimate Kreations
-Watercolors by Donna
-Webz Caricatures
-Who Wants Cake
-Wrenhouse Atelier
-Y Creations
-A Blend Above
-Al’s Woodworking
-Ann Charles Photography
Saturday Only - Portrait Photography
-Bearlya Farm
-Bob’s Beef Jerky
-Bodhi Bear Apothecary
-Bond & Glow Permanent Jewelry
-Buylt Beach
-Happy Kimmie Jewelry
-Helping Hands For Tranquility
-Hour Lake
Friday Night Sip, Stroll & Shop Event
Friday, November 20th, 4pm-7pm
Get a jump on your shopping
Enjoy one free drink (Wine or Beer) and nibbles
(21 and up to drink).Hang out with friends
Listen to live music
Entrance into the full festival during the event including our tree and raffle ticket purchases.
Enter to win a special door prize
To prepurchase tickets online Click here. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. -$20; Seniors (65 and up) $15
Children’s Winter Village Activities
Festival of Trees is a family affair, and children aged 3 - 11 will enjoy:
Face Painting
Make-and-Take Holiday Crafts
Coloring
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus and their favorite characters!
Children can also join their parents to view the trees, raffle prizes, entertainment, & more.
Saturday and Sunday only.
Entertainment
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE LIST FOR 2026, please email Bob Brophy
Thank you to all the below listed entertainers for this year!
Friday Night, November 20
4:30pm - 7pm: Swing Set (Sip & Stroll)
Saturday, November 21
10:30am- 11:15am: Nancy Wildman
11:30am- 12:15pm: New Fairfield H.S. Chamber Singers
12:30pm- 1:15pm: Mad Hatter’s Men’s Chorus
1:30pm- 2:15pm: JK Shuffles
2:30pm- 3:30pm: Polynesian Dance Troupe
3:30pm- 4pm: Fred Ball
4:00pm- 4:45pm: Celtic Cross
Jingle & Mingle Saturday Night:7:30pm-10pm: One the Road Again
Sunday, November 22
10:30am- 11am: Unbroken Glass
11:15am- 11:45am: Jewel of the East
12:00pm- 12:30pm: Danbury Dynamic Dance & Fitness
12:45pm- 1:30pm: Band of Strays
1:40pm- 2:10pm: United Jewish Center Choir
2:25pm-3:10pm: Robert Fullerton
3:15pm- 3:45pm: Done Lowe
3:50pm- 4:20pm: Ecudorian Dance Troupe
Silent Online Auction
Closes 5:00pm Nov 22nd.
Autographed Ted Williams Framed Photo
Mine Hill Distillery Tasting & Tour Experience
Handmade Doll House
Relax in Ridgefield Package- Gift Card for One Haircut to Salon Leo & Five Free Classes at Novel Movement
Ridgefield Recreation Center- All Inclusive Three Month Membership
Candlewood Takes Flight: A Private Seaplane Adventure. One Hour Private Sea Plane Tour of Candlewood Lake
“The Horses of Carmargue”- Framed and Matted Photo from Photographer Edward Kenney
And More to Come!
Southern Fairfield County Kids Experience Gift Card Bundle
Date Night Restaurant and Flower Shop Gift Card Bundle
$750 Gift Card to Tweed Custom Suit Shop- Rye, NY.
Winners may pick up their items on Monday, 11/23 between 12pm and 7pm at the Summit at Danbury.
AmFund: Special In-Person Auction at the the Saturday Jingle and Mingle! 6:30pm to 8:30pm AmFund will be hosting their special trip packages.
Valid for 3 years with no blackout dates
4 & 5 - Star Rated Accommodations
Dedicated Travel Specialist to book their trip
Options to upgrade, extend and add additional travelers are available.
Bidding will be open for a limited time, so be ready to bid, win and travel for our good cause!
See the available packages below:
Africa Safari (Land Only): Starting Bid = $6,200
Colorful Costa Rica (Land Only): Starting Bid = $5,600
Magical Croatia (Land Only): Starting Bid = $6,100
Ireland: Emerald Isle (Land Only): Starting Bid = $5,100
Nashville (Land Only): Starting Bid = $3,100
Scotland – Lochs and Legends (Land Only): Starting Bid = $4,900
Spain – Barcelona & Mallorca (Land Only): Starting Bid = $5,900
Under the Tuscan Sun – A Hilltop Escape to Cortona for 4 – (Land Only): Starting Bid = $4,900