Brookline’s 10th annual Festival of TreesDecember 3–6, 2026 · Pittsburgh, PA

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Make the Festival of Trees part of your December. Find the hours, free admission, festive activities, and the details to check before you head out.

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A welcoming row of illuminated festival trees

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01 / When

December 3–6, 2026

Admission is free. Thursday and Friday: 5–8 pm. Saturday: 11 am–8 pm. Sunday: 1–8 pm.

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02 / Where

Tree of Life Open Bible Church

1036 Brookline Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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03 / Before you go

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Use the ramp to enter the wheelchair-accessible festival. Displays are on one floor with at least 36-inch walkways. Street parking is available; check posted meter signs. The DeBor Funeral Home lot across the street may be available if no viewing is scheduled. We’ll confirm that option during event week.

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What you’ll see

A room full of creativity.

Walk among decorated trees, discover their themes and handmade details, and vote for your favorites. Your complimentary program book shares the stories behind the displays, family traditions, and Christmas folklore.

Decorated trees filling the festival roomA colorful themed tree from the festival

Saturday, December 5 · 2–6 pm

Make a day of Brookline Lights Up.

Brookline Together’s Brookline Lights Up is the neighborhood’s community light-up celebration on Saturday, December 5. Its 2026 page lists 2–6 pm. Neighborhood activities will line the boulevard, with a petting zoo, special holiday music, and the official tree-lighting ceremony at Cannon Memorial Park. The festival plans free Selfies with Santa and live holiday music on Saturday; activity times will be announced.

Four days to celebrate

More to enjoy among the trees.

Pick your day, take home a complimentary program book, and vote for the displays you love. A photo booth and coffee and cocoa bar are planned; refreshments will be available for purchase.

Thursday · December 3

Opening night

Visit from 5–8 pm. Christmas karaoke runs from 6–8 pm.

Friday · December 4

Friday at the festival

Visit from 5–8 pm. A daytime visit for local elementary schools is also being planned.

Saturday · December 5

Lights, Santa & makers

Visit from 11 am–8 pm. The craft and vendor show runs from noon–8 pm. Free Selfies with Santa and live holiday music are planned; watch for their exact times.

Sunday · December 6

Music, Santa & crafts

Visit from 1–8 pm for more Santa selfies and a kids’ craft area. Food service ends at 5 pm; special Christmas music runs from 6:30–8 pm. The church’s morning worship service also takes place among the trees.

For local elementary schools

A Friday visit for students.

We’re planning a special daytime school visit on December 4. School arrangements and bus sponsorship details are being coordinated.

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First-time questions

Before you arrive.

Do I need tickets?

Admission to the 2026 festival is free. Check the hours above and watch for activity updates.

Where should I park?

Street parking is available. Pittsburgh Parking Authority lists on-street meter enforcement through 6 pm Saturday and no Sunday enforcement; check posted signs before leaving your car. The DeBor Funeral Home lot across the street may be an option when no viewing is scheduled. We’ll update its availability during event week.

What if I need an accessible entrance?

Yes. Use the ramp to enter. The festival is on one floor, and organizers maintain at least 36-inch walkways between the trees. Contact the team if you need help planning your visit.

Can I ask about a group visit?

Yes—contact the festival team with your group’s questions and preferred day so they can advise you.

When are the tree awards announced?

Visitors can vote for their favorite trees during the festival. The traditional, creative, overall favorite, and People’s Choice awards will be presented at 11 am on Sunday, December 13. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony.

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