Festival of Trees

If you are interested in being a vendor at one of our events please let us know! Just fill out the editable pdf form here and email to [email protected]. If you have any questions you can call the Parks Office at 701-252-3982. If you or your business would like to sponsor an event/program within JPRD please check out our Sponsorship Packet and reach out to the Parks Office at [email protected] today! Date/Time: October 25 | 1:00-3:00pm Put on your favorite Halloween costume and join us for BOO Bash at TRAC! This free, family-friendly event is packed with games, prizes, and Halloween fun for kids of all ages. It’s the perfect chance to show off those costumes one more time while enjoying an afternoon of festive activities. We also invite families to bring a non-perishable food item to support our local food drive. Please note that for safety, face coverings and masks are not permitted. Date/Time: November 25 | 5:00pm Before your large Thanksgiving feast it is time to gather friends and family for our annual Run Now, Gobble Later 3K and 5K race. The races, sponored by Essentia Health, will begin at McElroy Park and take place outside if the weather holds, if not, the race will take place inside the TRAC Bubble. There will be prizes for best dressed adult, family and child! Early Bird Rate: $20/Adult, $10/Youth – Fee before November 4 Regular Rate: $22/Adult, $12/Youth – Fee after November 4 Celebrate the holiday season with Jamestown Parks and Recreation at our 4th Annual Festival of Trees at the Bunker! Local businesses, organizations, individuals and families are invited to help bring the display to life by sponsoring and decorating a tree, wreath or table centerpiece. The community will have the opportunity to view the decorated displays during two public viewing nights before the Festival of Trees Wine & Cheese Social and Silent Auction on December 4. December 2–3, 2026 | 4:00–7:00pm Stop by the Bunker and enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces. Public viewing is open to the community. December 4, 2026 | 5:30–8:00pm Join us for an evening at the Bunker featuring wine, cheese and a silent auction of the decorated trees and displays. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation and support parks and recreation in our community. Tickets are $25 per person, or reserve an entire table for $150. Following the event, JPRD can deliver purchased trees for a fee at your convenience, or they may be picked up the day after the event. Want to be part of this year’s Festival of Trees? Businesses, organizations, individuals and families can sponsor and decorate a tree, wreath or table centerpiece. For information about sponsoring a display, contact the JPRD Parks Office at [email protected]. Date/Time: December 5 | 11:00am – 3:00pm Celebrate the magic of the season at JPRD’s Christmas Village at The Bunker! Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, including a special visit with Santa, festive crafts, cookie decorating, and a heartwarming holiday story. Children will love visiting the Kids Store, where they can shop independently for affordable gifts for family and friends, making the experience even more memorable. Enjoy festive decorations, holiday music, and a cozy winter atmosphere while creating lasting holiday memories together. Lunch and s’more kits will also be available for purchase, making it the perfect way to spend a festive day with family and friends. Fees: $10/Photo with Santa Date/Time: December 31 | 7:30 – 10:30pm Ring in the New Year with an evening of family-friendly winter fun at The Bunker! Spend the night sledding down Bunker Hill as colorful lights and festive music transform the hill into a magical winter experience. Warm up by the fire with hot chocolate and s’mores, then head indoors for a glow party featuring music, dancing, and activities for all ages. The celebration wraps up with a special early New Year’s countdown and ball drop at approximately 10:00 p.m., giving families the chance to celebrate together before heading home. It’s the perfect way to welcome the New Year with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Date/Time: January 16, 2027 | 1:00 – 4:00pm Put your creativity to the test at JPRD’s Cardboard Sled Building Competition! Gather your family, friends, or teammates, save your cardboard, and bring your duct tape to build a one-of-a-kind sled before racing down Bunker Hill. Compete in individual or team divisions, enjoy a day of friendly competition, and cheer on fellow builders as they put their creations to the ultimate test. Warm up by the fire pits with hot cocoa, s’more kits, and fresh popcorn available for purchase throughout the event. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m., with the first race starting at 2:00 p.m. This event is weather dependent and requires at least 5 inches of snow on the ground. Come ready to build