Join us for Happy Hour

Companies large and small, get ready for Festival of Trees Jingle Mingle event!

Two days of live performers, craft-based activities, area holiday vendors and of course… the trees!
Our lineup of activities and entertainment includes individuals and groups excited to welcome you to the holiday season through music, dance and more.

Schedule of Events:

November 14, 2024

5 PM to 7 PM

A holiday happy hour for all!  The Festival of Trees Jingle Mingle event invites our local business community to an after-work holiday social Join us at Lindale Mall for a holiday-themed happy hour with entertainment and appetizers.

Attendees will enjoy live music, appetizers, drinks, and exclusive access to bid on the beautifully decorated themed trees.  Gather team members and join area businesses for a night of celebration!

Location: Lindale Mall – Please arrive through the mall at the old Younkers space
Tickets: $30 per person, Jingle Mingle tickets include 1 free drink and a ticket to the weekend community event. Register now or at the door. Open to everyone 18 or older!
Attire: Casual, come as you are!

November 15, 2024

1:00PM - 6:00PM

The Gazette with presenting sponsors ESCO Group, IBEW and Sensory Day sponsor Systems Unlimited are proud to launch Sensory Day to the 2024 Festival of Trees experience.

In partnership with The Arc of East Central Iowa and Systems Unlimited, Sensory Day invites individuals and families to a magical Festival of Trees experience with adjustments to provide a sight and sound friendly environment.

Tickets are $5 for adults 18+, and free for 17 and younger with a non-perishable food donation.

November 16, 2024

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus: 10 am – 5pm with a 1 hour break from 1 – 2

Kids Cookie Decorating: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Holiday Train Rides: 10am – 5pm with a 1 hour break

Main Stage Schedule

10:00 a.m. – Studio 360

11:00 a.m. – Young at Harp

12:00 noon – New Horizons Band

1:00 p.m. – Pointe School of Dance

2:00 p.m. – The Sarah King Woodwind Studio

3:00 p.m. – Prestige Dance Studio Community Team

4:00 p.m. – Shaw Group

November 17, 2024

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus: 10 am – 5pm with a 1 hour break from 1 – 2

Kids Cookie Decorating: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Holiday Train Rides: 10am – 5pm with a 1 hour break

Main Stage Schedule

10:00 a.m. – Nolte Academy

11:00 a.m. – Nolte Academy

12:00 noon – Harmony & Odyssey Chorus – Orchestra Iowa

1:00 p.m. – The Iowa Brass

2:00 p.m. – MNM Trio

3:00 p.m. – Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale

4:00 p.m. – Dances with Scissors

Date: November 14 - 17, 2024

Location:  Lindale Mall, 4444 First Avenue North East Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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