Get ready for a magnificent morning! As live characters bring smiles and laughter to the little ones, adults can relax and savor the delicious brunch buffet. Each child will be busy with fun activities and receive a brand new book from our cozy bookshelf area. The excitement peaks when Santa makes his grand entrance, taking his special spot on stage! Every child will enjoy a personal visit with Santa, while adults capture the perfect photo opportunity. And don’t forget—after the festivities, you can explore the captivating Festival displays and the Museum, all included in this unforgettable experience!
Details
Stroller parking and a coat check are available for this event beginning at 10:30 am in McLeod Hall, located just outside of Saskatchewan Hall (large hall where event takes place). Please do not bring strollers into Saskatchewan Hall as there is limited space.
We ask anyone who feels unwell to please stay home out of respect for fellow guests, volunteers and staff. All ticket sales are final. No cancellations or refunds. If needed, you may email or provide printed copies of your purchased tickets to someone taking your place. Ask them to check in under the name of the ticket purchaser for entrance to the special event. A copy of each special event ticket (electronic or printed) is required for entry.
Cashless The Festival of Trees has gone cashless! Debit or credit will be used for all purchases including special events, admission, gingerbread cookies, trees, wreaths, centrepieces and gingerbread houses. Raffle ticket purchases can be made by credit card only.
Notice of Photography and/or Filming When you enter the Western Development Museum facility during the Saskatoon Festival of Trees, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering the facility, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction for advertising, social media, website and/or any other promotional purposes as deemed fit by the Saskatoon Festival of Trees.
During Your Visit At times, the parking lot and lobby of the Western Development Museum are extremely busy. We recommend waiting in your vehicle during these busy times until the line up decreases. Please follow the signage and/or direction of our greeters regarding the appropriate entrance, exit & line up for pre-paid admission, onsite admission (debit & credit only; cashless), special events and cafe visits.
We ask that you allow for a little extra time to get through the lobby to the displays, special events or cafe. Please be respectful and kind to fellow visitors, guests, volunteers and Western Development Museum staff. During your visit:
Please do not touch Festival displays, decorations or Museum artifacts
Please respect all stanchions, ropes and directional signage. We know the displays are irresistible especially to our youngest visitors, but for their safety please keep everyone from going behind any ropes, stanchions or barriers.
No food or drink is allowed or may be consumed in the Museum galleries. Gingerbread cookies are for sale, but should be taken home to be enjoyed (you can nibble on one in the lobby if you can't make it to your vehicle!)
Policies and procedures may change or be updated without notice. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!