Christmas trees and wreaths designed by area artists and designers, children’s activities, entertainment, shopping, a celebration of faiths and a visit from Santa Claus are all part of this year’s 23rd annual Festival of Trees & Lights.

In addition to sales of decorated trees, wreaths and handcrafted holiday items, the festival will feature a model train display, a Sweet Shop and a Gift Shop, as well as displays that represent Kwanzaa, Jewish and Christian holiday customs.

Friday hours are 10am-5pm. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10am-6pm. Children’s activities will be held on Saturday and Sunday and will include building gingerbread houses, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and ornament making.

Dickens Family Night features traditional costumed characters and carolers in a home-town holiday setting the evening of Nov. 9 from 6 to 9pm. Separate tickets are available for Dickens Family Night and are $5 for children, $8 for adults, or $25 for families of four or more.

The event benefits Kosair Children's Hospital.