36th Annual Festival of Trees

NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 3, 2023

The 36th annual Intermountain Festival of Trees will transform the Helena Civic Center into a “Forest of Dreams”

Kick off the holiday season with five days of festivities at the annual fundraiser for Intermountain, which provides mental and behavioral health services to children and families in Helena, Bozeman, Billings and across Montana.

Family Days takes place at the Helena Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 2 and 3. Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies, create crafts in Funland and watch live performances of local talent in the auditorium.

Throughout the week, families can stroll through the stunningly decorated ballroom trees and enjoy the splendor of the mezzanine full of trees and wreaths decorated by community members, and gift baskets generously donated by local businesses. Bid on the silent auction items all week long through Intermountain’s mobile-bidding app and cast your vote for your favorite creation in the first-ever Gingerbread Extravaganza baking competition.

Other events include:

•Tea in the Trees – Wednesday, November 29, where hosts and hostesses create table spreads that are true works of art and guests enjoy lunch, raffles and live music.

• Evening in the Trees – Thursday, November 30, a night of Ç live entertainment by The Caseys and refreshments, including champagne and hors d’oeuvres for ages 16 and older.

• Starlight Gala – Friday, December 1, a formal evening of fine dining and live auction main event where guests bid on the ballroom festival trees.

• Jingle Bell Jam – Saturday, December 2, with live music from the Jake Maurer Band, traveling all the way from Nashville where they headline five nights a week at the world-famous Tootsie’s Bar. Those 21 and over will not want to miss this spectacular night of country music and dancing.

• Family Days - Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are required for all events and advance online purchase is highly recommended (and required for the Tea and Gala). Details for all events, ticket purchase and volunteer opportunities are available at www.intermountain.org/FOT.

Intermountain helps provide hope and healing to children and families through our residential program and our outpatient programs including therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medication management and more.