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Davenport's Festival of Trees brings a Winter Wonderland to the RiverCenter Nov. 21-29

The Daily Davenport teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you want a holiday kickoff, the Festival of Trees is the official one for the Quad Cities. The 41st festival runs Nov. 21-29 at the in downtown Davenport, and it's closed on Thanksgiving.

Festival of Trees special nights run Nov. 19 through Nov. 28

  1. Nov. 19Santa's Stars sensory-friendly event and Silver Bell Social for ages 55+; registration required
  2. Nov. 20Premiere Party, 6-9 p.m., $80
  3. Nov. 21Free Holiday Parade at 10 a.m. in downtown Davenport; the festival floor opens after
  4. Nov. 24Sugar Plum Ball, 6-9 p.m., Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf
  5. Nov. 25Celebrity Lunch at North, event begins at noon
  6. Nov. 27Movie Night: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, 8-10 p.m.
  7. Nov. 28Silent Disco Among the Trees, 8-10 p.m.

Sources: B100, kwqc.com

  • Adult admission: $13
  • Kids ages 2-10: $7
  • Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Thu., Nov. 26
  • Movie Night and Silent Disco: $25 each

More than 150 designer displays fill the floor, along with the Gingerbread Village, the Petite Forest and the Festival Express Train. You can bid on displays with mobile bidding at the RiverCenter or from home. Movie Night is new this year, and seating is limited.

The festival has over 150 designer displays and needs about 2,000 volunteers

Over 150
designer displays
2,000
volunteers it takes, about
$13
for an adult general admission ticket
$7
for children ages 2-10

Sources: B100, kwqc.com

Want in for free? Volunteers who complete a full shift earn a free ticket to the festival.

Sources: B100, kwqc.com

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