A Magical Experience
A magical Festival of Trees offering a sight, sound, and mobility-friendly experience!
Senior Day
The Gazette and Senior Day Sponsor Visiting Angels are thrilled to introduce a new event to Festival of Trees 2025. Senior Day is a chance for guests apart of retirement and assisted living facilities to bring their residents to the Festival of Trees event before the anticipated large crowds on Saturday and Sunday. Accessible parking will be available at Lindale Mall with close proximity to the event venue, the old Younkers space. Staff on site assisting guests throughout the space and will be able to get in for free.
Date/Time: Friday, November 14 from 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: Lindale Mall – 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tickets: $5 for adults 18+, and free for 17 and younger with a product donation.
Staff on site assisting guests throughout the space and will be able to get in for free.
Sensory Day
In partnership with Sensory Day Sponsor Stride Autism Center and The Arc of East Central Iowa, The Gazette is excited to return Sensory Day to Festival of Trees! Sensory Day will take place on Friday, November 14 and will provide a sight and sound friendly environment for individuals and families.
Sensory Day will provide an accessible and welcoming Festival of Trees experience for people with sensory sensitivities, and other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Accommodation includes a venue layout adjusted for additional space to take in the experience at a preferred pace. Patrons will notice adjusted lighting and sound levels, designated space away from high traffic/programmed areas, and additional exit options.
Date/Time: Friday, November 14 from 12 PM-2 PM
Location: Lindale Mall – 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tickets: $5 for adults 18+, and free for 17 and younger with a product donation.
For questions on this event, please reach out to The Gazette’s Event Manager, Elena Stark, at elena.stark@thegazette.com or events@thegazette.com.
Senior Day Sponsor
Sensory Day Sponsor
Take home a piece of the magic!
Our 2025 Festival of Trees ornament is a beautiful keepsake to remember this year’s celebration. Perfect for your tree or as a gift, it’s a timeless reminder of holiday joy and community spirit.
A new twist on holiday tradition
Win a fully decorated tree for only $5! Add some extra sparkle to your season with our brand-new Raffle Tree! For just $5 per entry, you could take home a beautifully decorated holiday tree- ornaments, lights, and all! The winner will be announced on Sunday!
Only 200 tickets will be sold, so make sure you grab your tickets as soon as possible, which can be purchased at the event.
The Gazette Festival of Trees Tree Raffle benefits The Young Parents Network (YPN) to support local families and children. Tickets are $5 each or 4 for $20, with a maximum of 200 tickets available. The drawing will take place on November 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. during the Festival of Trees at Lindale Mall. The winner need not be present to win and must claim their prize by November 30, 2025, by contacting Elena Stark at elena.stark@thegazette.com for disbursement. Entries purchased by cash or credit card are subject to a small processing fee and cannot be sold outside the state of Iowa.
