Baltimore Family Events

History of Festival of TreesFestival of Trees is Kennedy Krieger's largest fundraising event of the year and the largest holiday-themed event in the Mid-Atlantic region. Festival of Trees includes more than 400 beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists, businesses and community groups, plus holiday crafts shopping, amazing items up for grabs at the silent auction, hourly live entertainment and, of course, Santa! Awards will be given to the top designers in various categories, and trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses will be sold to benefit the research, treatment and education programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees was established in 1989 as a fundraiser to benefit children with neurological disorders served by the Institute. Over the years, the Festival of Trees has become the largest family-oriented holiday tradition throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The magical setting takes place at the...