MEG Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival opens today

The MEG Foundation elves have been very busy these past few weeks setting up the trees, decorating beautiful baskets and looking forward to greeting all of you at the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Festival! The Festival will open on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 9, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 10 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule for the following week is Friday, November 15, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, November 16, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The elves expect Santa Claus to arrive also on November 16, but due to the recent tornado and hurricanes, the timing of his arrival is difficult to determine. Rudolph sent us a telegram yesterday promising to bring Santa to The MEG and, hopefully, fly in sometime on Saturday, November 16. On hand to welcome Santa will be Steve Bevacqua, a professional photographer, who will be taking photos of all the children meeting Santa.

The Petting Zoo is also coming back, and you will find it on the front lawn on November 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

And for a special treat this year we are very excited to be welcoming the first performance of the Saugus Middle and High School Choral Group under the direction of Evan Smith on Friday, November 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The MEG Foundation is located at 54-58 Essex St. in Saugus, Mass. All are welcome and admission is free!