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The most joyous time of the year is here and what better way to celebrate it than with the Festival of Trees.
The festival brings you all your favorite holiday activities under one roof including delicious treats and live entertainment.
The Festival of Trees is organized by the non-profit organization, CreativeHub 11352.
There are numerous, stunning art installations, including tree and woodpile displays, all around the building. All of these beautiful artworks were specially made for this festival.
Feel the warmth of hundreds of tiny, glowing, seasonal lights at the festival. Stroll through the Small Arms Inspection building as seasonal lights sparkle and glow all around you. There are lights on display outside as well as inside the building and you can experience the lights from December 2nd to 11th, 2022.
In addition, there are two special markets this year — an Artisan Market and Culinary Market.
You can buy one-of-a-kind gifts from the artisan market. The market has a wide range of products handmade by 42 local artisans and makers, each showcasing their unique handcrafted products from December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
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To treat your inner foodie, visit the Culinary Market on December 9th, 10th, and 11th. The market will highlight delicious seasonal treats, both sweet and savory, local craft beer makers and distilleries, and more. “This year’s Culinary Markets boasts 37 indoor vendors catering to everyone’s palate,” said Shannon Baldwin, Culinary Market Manager of Festival of Trees. “To be as inclusive as ever we have a huge array of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Many vendors are offering hot food as well as delicious items and gift baskets that are perfect for the holiday giving season.”
For those who like learning something new, there are fun, winter-themed workshops. These include winter walks, birch deer making, holiday card making, card painting, landscape painting, and grapevine weaving. The workshops will be held on December 6th, 7th, and 8th.
Each day throughout the festival you will be entertained by local musicians and entertainers. You can enjoy these performances at the culinary and artisan markets or in the evenings on December 6th, 7th, and 8th.
This is a pay-what-you-can festival, spreading the joy of this wonderful season. All proceeds will be given to CreativeHub11352. The festival will run from December 2nd to 11th at the Small Arms Inspection building which is wheelchair-accessible.
Mississauga’s Festival of Trees
What: This year’s event features three distinct opportunities, each intended to wow your senses and make memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Enjoy Artisan Market, Workshops, and Culinary Market, all while strolling through the light-filled Small Arms Inspection Building, experiencing beautiful tree and woodpile art installations, and enjoying great live local entertainment.
Where: Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
How Much: PWYC
When:
Lights & Installations: December 2 to 11, 2022, Closed on December 5
Artisan Market
December 2 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
December 3 – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
December 4 – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Workshops
Tues. December 6 to Thurs. December 8
Culinary Market
December 9 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
December 10 – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
December 11 – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
