Fourth Annual Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees celebrates the Holiday Season with displays, music, activities and silent auction.
The elves have been busy putting up Christmas trees and displays turning The Joe Center for the Arts into a winter wonderland. With 23 holiday displays there is bound to be a tree to inspire and delight. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 18th from 5-8pm ET. There will be Seasonal music, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus and lots of holiday activities for kids and adults in our Candy Cane Lane. Find all the hidden objects in our Scavenger Hunt. The Silent Auction has something that will check off every item on your wish list, so be sure to look for the special treasure. Everyone will have a chance to vote on their favorite tree. Check out all the activities scheduled below. The Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees will run from Nov. 18 to Dec. 10th. Hours are Opening Weekend: Nov. 18 from 5-8pm ET, Nov. 19 from 11am-5pm and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-6pm ET. We have extended hours on Thursdays from 11am-7pm and are now also open on Sundays, Nov. 20 and 27 from noon until 4pm. The exceptions are Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 11-3pm. We will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 24-25. We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Admittance is free. Many activities are free or have a small materials charge or a registration fee. Check the schedule below for dates and times as these may vary. The Joe Center for the Arts is located at 201 Reid Ave. in Port St. Joe. The Joe is a 501.c.3 non-profit community art center whose mission is to educate, exhibit, partner and inspire through the arts. For more information contact: info@thejoecenter.org
There is no entry fee for the Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees. Many events and activities are free. A registration fee or small materials fee may be charged as noted in the event schedule. More information can be found at our website: http://www.thejoecenter.org
Phone: 970-397-9663
Email: marcytrahan@comcast.net
2022/11/18 - 2022/12/10
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Schedule of Events
Fun events for everyone. Free unless noted. All times Eastern.
Santa’s Workshop & Kid’s Craft Corner – Ornament making is open throughout the Festival. Follow the clues and find the hidden objects in our Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt.
For classes that require online registration, please go to www.thejoecenter.org and use the Classes Tab
Friday, Nov. 18
5:00 – 8:00pm Opening and Family Reception: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Saturday, Nov. 19
2:00 – 5:00 String Art Pumpkins (Fee: $40, includes Supplies, Age: 12+) Register & pay at front desk
Sunday, Nov. 20
12:00 – 4:00 Visit and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Tuesday, Nov. 22
6:00 – 8:00 Create your own Holiday Plates. (Fee—Register on line at our website)
Wednesday, Nov. 23
3:00-4:00 It’s a Snowball Fight! Hey kids—come hear a snowy story and have a fun snowball fight. FREE
Saturday, Nov. 26
All day Ribbons of Joy—Come create ribbons to hang around town -- FREE
1:00-2:30 Make Pop-up Greeting cards (FREE -All ages)
3:00-5:00 Visit and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus
5:00-6:00 Christmas Celebrations—FUMC -PSJ Music Ministry: Choir and Bell Choir
Wednesday, Nov. 30
4:00 – 5:00 Cookie Decorating with Bayside Bakery (Purchase cookie kits at Bayside, Limit: 8. Please register at front desk. This session will be videotaped live)
Thursday, Dec. 1
3:00 – 5:00pm Paint your very own Christmas Gnome (Fee --$5 limit: 15, Ages 7 and up. Register & pay at front desk)
Friday, Dec. 2
3:00-4:00 Come paint Snowman and Santa rocks - FREE
5:00 - 7:00 Visits and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus
5:30 - 7:00 Oil painting demo with Cyndi Thau
Saturday, Dec. 3
11:00-12:00 Cookie Decorating with Bayside Bakery (Purchase cookie kits at Bayside, Limit: 20. Please register at front desk)
1:00-2:00 Barber Shop Harmony Society Gulftones Chapter Quartets: Guardians of Harmony, Organized Chaos and 11th Street Station
3:00 – 5:00 Make a Loopy Yarn Ombré Christmas Tree (Materials fee: $10, Limit: 12, Ages: 12+, Register & pay at front desk)
Sunday, Dec. 4
2:00 – 4:00 Private Reception: Businesses & Sponsors
Wednesday, Dec. 7
3:30 – 5:00 Come make a tasty Gingerbread House – FREE, Limit: 10 Register at front desk
4:00 – 5:30 Ukulele Orchestra of the Forgotten Coast - Christmas music with a Hawaiian flavor
Thursday, Dec. 8
3:00-5:00 Beachy Christmas String Art. (Register on line. Limit: 10, Ages: 12 and up. Registration fee)
Friday, Dec. 9
3:30 - 4:30 Make your own Spintastic Art Christmas cards. FREE
6:00 – 8:30 Paint & Sip: “Silent Night” (Register on line. Limit: 12. Registration and materials fee.
Saturday, Dec. 10
12:00-3:00 Visit and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus
4:00 pm Silent Auction closes
5:00 pm Announcement of People’s Choice Winner
EVENT CLOSES AFTER CHRISTAS PARADE DOWN REID AVE.
The Joe Center for the Arts is located at 201 Reid Ave. in Port St. Joe. The Joe is a 501.c.3 non-profit community art center whose mission is to educate, exhibit, partner and inspire through the arts. For more information contact: info@thejoecenter.org
The Joe Center For The Arts
201 Reid Ave., Port Saint Joe, FL