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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Festival of Trees at the Muskegon Museum of Art brings sparkle, creativity, and holiday cheer to the galleries! A beloved annual fundraiser, the museum will be transformed into a winter wonderland with an artistic take. Trees created by local artists and designers are each a unique work of art on their own. The Festival of Trees celebrates the season in the most artful way possible!\n\n\n\nTickets:\n\n\n\nMMA Members: \n\n\n\nAdults – $5\n\n\n\nKids (5 and under) – FREE\n\n\n\nPublic (Non-Members): \n\n\n\nAdults – $15\n\n\n\nSeniors (65+) – $13\n\n\n\nStudents (17+ with student ID) – $13\n\n\n\nKids (6+) – $5\n\n\n\nKids (5 and under) – FREE\n\n\n\nThursdays – $5\n\n\n\nFestival of Trees Events\n\n\n\nFestival of Trees Opens – Wednesday, November 26 | 11 AM – 5 PM\n\n\n\nMuseum Closed – Thursday, November 27\n\n\n\nTeddy Bear Trail – Saturday, November 29 | 9 – 11:30 AM\n\n\n\nBring your family and favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal on a special holiday trail through Downtown Muskegon. Jingle along our holiday teddy bear trail for donuts, teddy bear check-ups and adoptions, hot cocoa and candy canes with Santa Claus, and so much more! Don’t have a stuffed animal? We’ll have a limited supply available for adoption! Children must be accompanied by one adult.\n\n\n\n$5 per person |Advanced ticket purchase is required.\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS ( https://muskegonartmuseum.myshopify.com/products/teddy-bear-trail?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web )\n\n\n\n\nSenior Tuesday Mornings  ( https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/senior-morning/ ) – Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10 – 11 AM\n\n\n\nSeniors get early access and discounted admission at the MMA every Tuesday throughout the Festival of Trees. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be available. \n\n\n\n$5 Admission for seniors (65) from 10 – 11 AM.\n\n\n\nSuper Saturday ( https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/super-saturday/ ) – Saturday, December 13 | 11 AM – 2 PM\n\n\n\nActivity: Make Winter Sculptures (inspired by the Festival of Trees)\n\n\n\nHot Cocoa Hop & Santa at the Museum ( https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/hot-cocoa-hop-santa-at-the-museum/ ) – Saturday, December 13 | 11 AM – 2 PM\n\n\n\nMeet Santa, warm up with hot cocoa, tour the Festival of Trees, and create your own winter sculpture at Super Saturday! Santa visits will be from 11 AM – 1 PM.\n\n\n\nFree & Open to the Public.\n\n\n\nSpark! Memory Care Program ( https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/spark/ ) – Wednesday, December 17 | 10 – 11 AM\n\n\n\nSPARK! is a cultural program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. The program is designed to keep participants actively engaged in their communities by providing experiences that stimulate conversations, provide peer support, and inspire creativity through creative engagement, workshops, and programs. \n\n\n\nTo register this tour for a group, email our curator of education, Heather Placko, at hplacko@muskegonartmuseum.org ( mailto:hplacko@muskegonartmuseum.org ) or call 231-720-2577 ( tel:+1231.7202577 ).\n\n\n\nGift Wrapping & Bow Making ( https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/gift-wrapping-bow-making/ ) – December 18 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM\n\n\n\nAdd an artistic flair to your wrapping or simply check a holiday task off your list, this event is the perfect blend of convenience and creativity. All wrapping materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just bring your gifts and your holiday cheer! $2 per gift.\n\n\n\nHappy Hour at the MMA ( https://muskegonartmuseum.org/event/happy-hour-at-the-art-museum/ ) – December 18 | 4:30 – 7 PM\n\n\n\nHappy Hour at the MMA is the perfect excuse for a unique night out!\n\n\n\nJoin us on the third Thursday of every month from 4:30 – 7 PM for an after-hours night at the Muskegon Museum of Art.\n\n\n\nThere will be light snacks, punch, a cash bar, puzzles, games, and a lot of art to explore.\n\n\n\nHappy hours are free to attend and drop-in style.\n\n\n\nSilent Auction ( https://mmagive.cbo.io )\n\n\n\nThe Festival of Trees Silent Auction offers a chance to bid on festive and artfully designed items. The auction supports the museum’s holiday fundraiser.\n\n\n\nYou can even shop the auction from home! Auction ends January 4 at 5 PM.\n\n\n\n\nGO TO AUCTION ( https://mmagive.cbo.io )\n\n\n\n\n50/50 Raffle\n\n\n\nThe Festival of Trees 50/50 Raffle is your shot at taking home half the jackpot while the other half benefits the exhibitions and programs at the MMA. \n\n\n\nTickets: $10 each\n\n\n\nEvery ticket helps keep art and creativity thriving in our community. Tickets are available at the museum store and will be drawn on December 19 at 12:30 PM.\n\n\n\nMuseum Closed – December 24, 25, 31 & January 1\n\n\n\nFestival of Trees Food Drive – Ongoing during Festival of Trees\n\n\n\nBring a donation of canned or dry boxed food and receive a coupon for the Museum Gift Store! \n\n\n\nMusic at the Museum – Ongoing during Festival of Trees\n\n\n\nEnjoy local talent performing festive music at the museum in the Festival of Trees!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n
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