Ann's Place Festival of Trees

Start: Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00AM
End: Sunday, November 23, 2025 5:00PM

Ann’s Place proudly announces its 23rd Annual Festival of Trees: Honoring Hope. Celebrating courage, resilience, and community, Ann’s Place brings support and healing to families facing cancer, helping them find hope and joy every day. Taking place November 21–23, 2025, at The Summit in Danbury, the Festival of Trees will once again transform The Summit into a winter wonderland filled with elegantly decorated trees, festive raffles, holiday shopping, children’s crafts, and live entertainment for the whole family. Visitors will enjoy live music and cultural performances, all while exploring unique holiday gifts and magical displays created by local businesses, schools, and community groups. Throughout the weekend, Ann’s Place will celebrate the many traditions that make our local community special, featuring dancers and musicians representing cultures from around the world. On Saturday and Sunday, the stage will come alive with performances by renowned local talent, including Swing Set and $2 Hat. This year’s Festival of Trees offers holiday activities for all ages – from live entertainment and raffles, to shopping and children’s crafts. Special events include Sip, Stroll & Shop on Friday, November 21, from 4–7 pm, featuring holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and a complimentary drink. Adults 21+ are invited to Jingle & Mingle on Saturday, November 22, from 6:30 pm–10pm, with wine, beer, and spirits tastings, bites from local restaurants, live music and full access to the Festival. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it is so inspiring to see thousands of people come out to support families facing cancer," said Shannon Cobb, Ann’s Place President & CEO. "This year is about honoring the hope and courage it takes to face each day with cancer." All proceeds benefit Ann’s Place, providing counseling, support groups, and wellness programs to local families facing cancer. Learn more and purchase tickets at annsplacefestivaloftrees.org or call 203-790-6568. Festival Days: Friday Nov. 21, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, 10 am – 5 pm. Ages 3 to 64, $10; Seniors, $5; kids under 3, free. Special Events: Sip, Stroll & Shop, Friday Nov 21, 4pm - 7pm; $20 admission Jingle & Mingle, Saturday Nov 23; 6:30 pm-10pm; $70 admission; 21+ only About Ann's Place: Ann's Place is a leading cancer support organization dedicated to providing compassionate care, support, and resources to individuals and families facing cancer. Their comprehensive services include counseling, support groups, wellness programs, financial assistance, and educational workshops. Ann's Place is committed to creating a nurturing environment that empowers individuals to navigate their cancer journey with courage and dignity. All proceeds from the Festival of Trees benefit Ann’s Place, supporting vital programs and ensuring that individuals facing cancer can access the emotional, physical, and financial resources they need on their journey towards healing and recovery. The Festival of Trees is the largest annual fundraiser for Ann’s Place and has raised over $4 million since 2003. For more information, please visit www.annsplace.org.