Blank Children's Hospital

Festival of Trees & Lights - 2026

November 20th - 29th, 2026
Iowa Events Center

Volunteering at Festival of Trees & Lights is a wonderful way to kick off your holidays and start the season of giving! Please consider donating your time. Encourage your friends, family, and co-workers to sign up too. Teens are welcome to volunteer - 15 and younger must be accompanied by parent or adult volunteer. If volunteering with someone, please register each person individually for each shift as group registration is not available. 
  • 11/20/2026 - Set Up Day - help arrange trees and fluff branches. 
  • 11/22/2026 - Decorator Day - open just to those decorating trees. 
  • 11/23/2026 - Decorator Day - open just to those decorating trees.
  • 11/25/2026 - Sensory Day - dedicated day for individuals with autism or are sensory aware. Open 11 AM to 5 PM.
  • 11/27/2026 - Festival Friday - open to the public 11 AM to 7 PM.
  • 11/28/2026 - Festival Saturday - open to the public 11 AM to 7 PM.
  • 11/29/2026 - Festival Sunday - open to the public 11 AM to 5 PM. 

Registration will begin in September.  

If you have questions, please email DM_BCHFestival@unitypoint.org

Thank you!  

There are no shifts available at this time.