Every year since 1986, the Quad Cities has been able to kick off the winter holidays with the Festival of Trees. What started as a celebration of art and fundraiser for the Visiting Artist Series has become a major fundraiser for Quad City Arts and has a year-round impact on arts and arts-related activities in the community.
There are more than 3,500 volunteers, over 650 designers and thousands of entertainers who help make Festival of Trees possible each year. Their efforts are supported by over 150 corporate and individual sponsors who provide critical financial support. Thanks to all of their efforts, Festival of Trees has raised over 4 million dollars in support of local arts over the past twenty+ years.
To learn more about Festival of Trees, visit their website.
Events remaining in this year’s Festival of Trees include:
November 22
SugarPlum Ball, 6 pm – 9 pm ● QC Waterfront Convention Center
$45 ea. or $320 per table (seats eight) until Nov. 4 after this date $360
Formal father-daughter dinner dance. Dance to the tunes by Black Tie Entertainment. Special appearance by Miss Iowa and special raffles.
Menu includes – Adult Meal: Seared flat iron steak accompanied with creamy garlic smashed potatoes, fresh-steamed seasonal vegetables, Isle mixed garden green salad with crisp vegetables and balsamic vinaigrette, warm dinner rolls & butter. Children’s Meal: Cutesy chicken tenders with candy sauce, princess potato wedges, bunny garden vegetables and warm dinner rolls & butter. Dessert: Magic miniature cupcakes with pixie dust sprinkles.
November 23
Celebrity Lunch, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ● Radisson Quad City Plaza $30 ea. or $300 per table (seats 10)
Join the fun as local celebrities “work” for art-performing tips. Raffles, auctions, and zany items for sale as well.
Menu includes: Chicken Pomodoro – pan seared Italian chicken breast with roasted tomato basil marinara, caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, petite baguette rolls and butter, Red Velvet Cake, coffee and iced tea service and cash bar.
Jingle Jam Teen Dance, 8 pm – 11 pm ● QC Waterfront Convention Center $15 ea. available online and at the doors
The hottest teen dance in town where high schoolers from all over the Quad Cities come to mingle and dance! Featuring DJ Red Hot Brian Scott and Tony Tone. Win more door prizes than ever before! Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
November 25
Military Day, 9 am – 9 pm ● RiverCenter
A day in honor of our soldiers’ sacrifices for our country.
$2 off all General Admission prices for military families (immediate family) with a military ID.
No reservations required, tickets available at doors
November 26
Family Day, 9 am – 9 pm ● RiverCenter
Fun for the whole family including special entertainment, raffles, silent auctions and more!
$1 off General Admission prices, no reservations required tickets available at doors
