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The Festival of Trees at Buttonwoods Museum kicks off the season Friday night with a first night viewing of the many trees and wreaths on display followed by a Candlelight Tour of the John Ward House.
The annual fundraiser to help maintain the museum properties and pay for educational programs for all ages, opens at 5 p.m., at Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St., Haverhill. John Ward House tours takes place between 6 and 7:30 and the night concludes at 8.
Called a “Holiday Jubilation,” it lasts two weeks through the second weekend in December.
Admission for adults is $7 each; seniors, $5 each; children ages 6-17, $3 each; and children 5 and under are free. For groups of 10 or more, email [email protected] for assistance. The event is cash only.
The Festival continues with Family Day, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be coloring and crafts for the kids, plus a visit from Santa between 2 and 4 p.m. A Holiday Concert featuring local musician Emily Forisso takes place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., brings Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day with free admission for all veterans and first responders with ID. Family members receive discounted admission. There will also be Greater Haverhill Art Association art demonstrations: from noon-4:30 p.m.