Festivals & HolidaysSunday, November 29

Festival of Trees & Lights

Name: Festival of Trees & Lights
Start: 2026-11-29T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-29T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Iowa Events Center

Sunday, November 29 · 11 a.m.-5 p.m. · Iowa Events Center

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

When: Sunday, November 29 · 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Iowa Events Center730 3rd Street · Des Moines, IA · 50309

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About this event

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 Children's. In addition, visitors can shop the Festival Gift Shop for gifts and more.

Listed by CitySpark: Des Moines, IA, gathered by the West Des Moines events calendar.