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WINTER FESTIVAL & CHRISTMAS TREE SALE at The National Arboretum
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for FONA’s holiday events at the National Arboretum! Have fun with the whole family while supporting FONA through this annual fundraiser.
Both the Winter Festival and Christmas Tree Sale will be located at the National Arboretum’s New York Avenue Parking Lot (see map below). Enter the Arboretum through either the R Street entrance (2400 R Street NE) or New York Ave entrance (3501 New York Ave NE).
After the event, explore all the National Arboretum has to offer in winter. The Gotelli Conifer Collection, Camellia Collection, and National Bonsai & Penjing Museum all offer spectacular things to see during the winter months. Download the Arboretum’s mobile app (iOS or Android) to explore what’s in season.
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WINTER FESTIVAL
The Winter Festival will be held on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 AM to 4 PM (rain date Sunday, December 3rd). Shop from local vendors and enjoy free holiday-themed family activities. Have a hassle-free holidays and get all your shopping done in one place!
Registration for this free event is encouraged but not required — let us know you’re coming and to receive important event updates.
Shop from tons of local vendors at our Holiday Market during the Winter Festival. Find the perfect gift and get all your shopping done in one place. There will be vendors who specialize in jewelry, home goods, gardening accessories, food, drink, and more.
Full list of vendors is coming soon.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
The Christmas Tree Sale will take place on both Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday’s sale will take place right next to the Winter Festival.
Shop Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands — a portion of all sales directly support FONA!
Tree are available for pre-order and can be delivered or picked up on Saturday, December 2nd or Sunday December 3rd. Pre-ordering is not required but guarantees you a quality tree. Select “Friends of the National Arboretum” as the fundraising partner at checkout to ensure your purchase supports FONA.
