| Festival of Trees | |
| Where Tree Tops Glisten |
Calendar and Highlights |

Festival of Trees Special Event
Ticket Office
RiverCenter Great Hall Box Office -
South
Open Oct 29 –
Hours: Mon
– Fri
General Admission tickets
are available for purchase at the door during Festival hours.
$8 adults/$6 seniors (60+)/$3 children (2-10). Group rates available. Call 563/324-FEST (3378) for more
information.
Holiday Pops and Sweet Encore Tickets available at iwireless Center box office 309/764-2000 or through TicketMaster 563/326-1111.
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Thursday, November 15 |
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Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 12 pm |
Santa's Special Stars |
RiverCenter |
Special Event - Open exclusively for
children and adults with disabilities. |
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Friday, November 16 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 12 pm |
Silver |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Party open exclusively for our senior
friends over 60. $5/person ($4 with Quad-City Times
Plus 60 Club card). |
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12 -
4 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60+)/$3 Children
(2-10) Under 2 are Free. |
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1:30
- 3:30 pm
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Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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6 - 8
pm |
Red Carpet Room |
Upper Concourse, Great Hall,
RiverCenter |
Private party to thank our sponsors. |
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7 -
11:30 pm |
Grand Premiere |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
The holiday party of the year, complete
with music, dancing, food buffet, silent auction, and the
first chance to bid on the wonderful holiday displays.
$60/person. |
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Saturday, November 17 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 9 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60+)/$3 Children
(2-10) Under 2 are Free. |
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9 -
10:30 am |
Breakfast with Santa |
Mississippi Hall, |
A new event for the whole family! |
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11 am |
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Streets of downtown |
Experience the largest helium-balloon
parade in the |
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After
the |
Post Parade Warm-up |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Free cocoa, cookie sale, special
CenterStage entertainment, costumed characters, balloon
artist. |
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2 - 4
pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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3 pm |
Salvation Army's Kettle Kick Off |
Mississippi Hall, RiverCenter |
The Salvation Army's Chicago Staff Band
will kick off the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle
Campaign in this very special performance. A general
admission ticket to the Festival of Trees will get you into
the concert. |
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6 - 8
pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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7:30
pm |
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Extraordinary evening with the Quad
City Symphony, Quad City Arts Visiting Artist In Pulse,
skaters, choirs, and more! Tickets available at the |
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9:30
pm |
Sweet Encore |
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Lavish desserts by area chefs, fine
coffees, and the sweet strains of jazz will round out a
perfect evening after the Holiday Pops concert. $17/person -
Tickets also available at the |
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Sunday, November 18 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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10 am
- 7 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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11 am
- 1:30pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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2:00pm |
Teddy Bear Tea |
Mississippi Hall, RiverCenter |
Traditional high tea for the young and
young at heart. Special visit from Santa included. Specially
priced photo packages from Carlson Creative Images will be
available to purchase. |
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3:45
- 6 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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Monday, November 19 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 9 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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2 - 4
pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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5:30
- 8 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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Tuesday, November 20 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 9 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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2 - 4
pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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5:30
- 8:30 pm
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Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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6 pm
- 9 pm |
SugarPlum Ball |
Mississippi Hall, RiverCenter |
A glamorous night for a gentleman and
his princess. Dads will enjoy a manly meal while their
daughter dates will dine on a specially selected meal chosen
just for them. $38/person. Photos from Carlson Creative
Images available for the charming couples to purchase. |
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Wednesday, November 21 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 9 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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11:30
am |
Celebrity Lunch |
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Join the fun as local celebrities
"work" for arts-promoting tips. $30/person. |
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2 - 4
pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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5:30
- 7:30 pm
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Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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8 -
11:30 pm |
Jingle Jam |
Mississippi Hall, RiverCenter |
Teens from all over the Quad Cities
come to mingle and dance in their holiday finest attire.
$15/person. Tickets available at the students' local high
schools in advance. A limited number of tickets available at
our Special Events Ticket Office (student ID required).
Specially priced photo packages from Carlton Creative Images
will be available. |
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Thursday, November 22 (Happy Thanksgiving!) |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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5 - 9
pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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5:30
- 8 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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Friday, November 23 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 9 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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10:30
am - 12:30 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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2 - 4
pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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5:30
- 8 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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Saturday, November 24 Family Day |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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9 am
- 9 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$1 off ticket price - $7 Adults/$5
Seniors (60 +)/$2 Children (2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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10 am
- 12 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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2:00
- 4 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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5:00
pm |
CenterStage |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Quad-City Music Guild's production of
It's a Wonderful Life |
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5:30
- 8 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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Sunday, November 25 |
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Date/Time |
Event |
Location |
Ticket Price/Information |
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10 am - 4 pm |
General Admission |
RiverCenter |
$8 Adults/$6 Seniors (60 +)/$3 Children
(2-10)/Children under 2 (Free). |
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11 am - 1:30 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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2:30 - 4 pm |
Santa's Throne |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Visit Santa by Children's World. |
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1:30 pm |
Take a Bough |
Great Hall, RiverCenter |
Designer and Volunteer Recognition
Ceremony. |

