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29th Annual Family Trees
29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
November 27, 2024 – January 1, 2025
This annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading through
dozens of decorated story trees. Crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations,
each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. Visitors can explore the artistic trees and families can sit and read together or do a festive scavenger hunt. Experience – in an entirely unique way – both beloved classic stories and new books from award-winning local authors and illustrators.
This year’s honorary chair is author and illustrator Micha Archer. “What a wonderful tradition! Years ago I decorated the Family Trees BIG tree for a book I illustrated called Lola’s Fandango by Anna Witte, about a little girl learning Flamenco from her dad. I covered the tree with flamenco dancers and polka dots! What a fun way to draw a child into a story! This year I am so honored that my new book What’s New Daniel? will be brought alive for this magical event!”
On Sunday, December 15, join us for Authors & Illustrators Day and a special visit from costumed characters.
Visit Family Trees Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm or Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Advanced ticketing is not needed. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Family Trees is a fundraiser for the Museum’s education initiatives. Admission is $20 Adults; $15 Seniors & students; $10 Youth (6-17); $5 Children (3-5); Free Children (2 and under). Members Free.
2024 Lead Sponsor
