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Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence

by Photos by Nathan Kramer
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A young community member takes in the sights during the first day of the Festival of Trees, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Maceli's in downtown Lawrence. Viewing hours continue through Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Dinosaurs, board games, the Kansas City Current and more inspired themes at this year’s Festival of Trees.

The annual event held at Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St., benefits the O’Connell Children’s Shelter. 

General public viewing hours continue through the next week as follows:
• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30
• 1:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1
• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2
• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3
• 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 

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The suggested donation for viewing at the door is $5. The donated works will be auctioned off at a gala on Dec. 6.

Other events as part of the fundraiser will include cookies with Santa, holiday trivia and more. Read more at this link.

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Nathan Kramer (he/him), a multimedia student journalist for The Lawrence Times since August 2024, is a senior at Free State High School. He is also a news photo editor for Free State’s student publication, where he works as a videographer, photographer and motion designer. See more of his work for the Times here.

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