Festival of Trees to be held November 20th through November 27th
at the Historic Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL
Although the City of Joliet, IL has many wonderful examples of beautiful and historic architecture within it, perhaps none shine as brightly as the Rialto Square Theatre, located on North Chicago Street in downtown Joliet.
Since its opening in 1926, the Rialto Square Theatre has been the crown jewel of the city. Designed, opened, and utilized first as a vaudeville movie palace ... the Rialto Square Theatre now plays host to many of entertainments biggest celebrities and the area's most popular events. (See Schedule/Info)
The upcoming Holiday Season will again be a busy one at the Rialto Square Theatre. Starting November 21st, the annual event, Festival of Trees, will kick-off the holiday season in the area with their Opening Night Gala. Each day during the following week brings a new event and activity to choose from for those attending this long-running yearly festival. Both young and old will find something to delight them.
Activities ranging from special luncheons, to a heart-warming tree lighting ceremony, a wine tasting, an "Idol" competition for adults AND juniors, children's movies, to a concert performed on the Rialto Square Theatre's famous Barton Grand Theatre Pipe Organ, and more are planned for this year's festival.
On November 25th, at 9:30 am ... and then again at 12:00 pm, the Festival of Trees will hold a Teddy Bear Tea Time for the youngsters. Each child will be given a keepsake as a commemorative of their special day at this Festival of Trees event. Brunch is served during this event ... followed by a visit from St. Nick!
Tickets to this children's event go quickly and seats are limited, so reserve your tickets in advance. Tickets to the Teddy Bear Tea Time on November 25th can be purchased through the following website: Teddy Bear Tea Time Tickets at Ticketmaster.
The grand finale of this week-long festival is the performance of "The Nutcracker" by the Von Heideke's Chicago Festival Ballet, on Sunday, November 27th, at 2:00 pm. (Click here for ticket info)
General Admission prices to the Festival of Trees is:
General Admission Prices
Adults: $7.00
Seniors (60+) & Children (12 & under): $5.00
Children (2 & under): FREE
Early Bird Tickets - Tickets Purchased by Nov. 18th:
Adults: $5
Seniors & Children: $3
Family 4-Packs: $15
You can also pre-order your Festival of Trees tickets by calling the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office at: 815.726.6600.
Proceeds from the annual Festival of Trees benefit the Rialto Square Theatre and its ongoing mission to " lead a performing arts community partnership to enrich the quality of life by encouraging artistic and cultural development” in the Joliet/Chicagoland area.
Come and enjoy the Festival of Trees being held at the Rialto Square Theatre, a remarkable representative of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places found in Joliet, Illinois. The event, and its' beautiful host, will instill the holiday spirit within you ...
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I love going to the Rialto, a great place to watch almost any show. It's a good life.
Now that I'm no longer in retail this season really sneaks up on me. It sounds like a really nice holiday lineup, Gene. Do you take full advantage of it?
Gene-I have been to a local Festival of Trees a couple of years ago. They are so beautiful and it always is for a great cause.
An amazing place, Joe. We went to a wedding in the Rotunda a few years back and it was unbelievable. The band during the reception played up the grand staircase. The sound was just phenomenal! The theatre acoustics are just as good, if not better ...
Mona: We've attended the Festival of Trees many times over the years. We're going to try to attend once again this year. Just kicks-off the holiday season perfectly. We've also attended concerts, shows, movies, and more in the theatre. Amazing surroundings and something you just don't see anymore ...
Sharon: Keeping this Rialto Theatre in great shape is vital to the downtown of Joliet's economic health. It brings lots of people in for the restaurants, businesses, hotels, and more. I hope many people take the opportunity to get over during this year's Festival .. or in the future ...
Thanks for writing ...
Gene