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It’s a winter wonderland at the White Bear Lake Armory.
Celebrate the joy and community of the season with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society at the Festival of Trees. This second annual event gives local businesses and organizations an opportunity to deck the halls of the White Bear Lake Armory by decorating their own tree. The result is a festive display of adorned holiday trees that the public may view for two weeks in December.
The grand opening of the Festival of Trees is on December 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to the public and coincides with Winterfest. Visitors may enjoy hot cocoa, holiday treats, activities and Santa sightings. A second open house is scheduled for December 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The goal really is for this to be a big community gathering event,” says Allison Lincoln, director of community engagement at the historical society.
“It’s such a fun opportunity for … people to meet their neighbors and be around the organizations that they frequent,” Lincoln says, adding that it provides a great way to give back and engage with the broader community.
Last year, the one-day event drew nearly 3,000 attendees. Now, the trees will be on display through December 21, and the public may walk through this tinseled forest scene during the armory’s open hours.
All ages. Free. Times vary. White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 2228 Fourth St.; 651.407.5327; whitebearhistory.org
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