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A Barbie-themed tree designed by Lindsay Matteoni of MSTR Studio is one highlight of the Festival of Trees, which returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
A Barbie-themed tree designed by Lindsay Matteoni of MSTR Studio is one highlight of the Festival of Trees, which returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Pictures: Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art

Patrick Connolly is a multimedia journalist with the Orlando Sentinel.
The Festival of Trees returns for its annual fundraiser at Orlando Museum of Art, presented by the Council of 101, Nov. 11-19.

Visitors can browse from 50 designer-inspired trees, which are for sale, during this year’s event, themed “Enchanted Holidays.” The Council of 101 has raised $14 million over the years for the Orlando Museum of Art’s educational programming. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11-19 with adult tickets for $20 each or $12 per child ages 3-12, seniors age 60 and older or active-duty military and first responders with ID.

The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with decorated wreaths and more on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with decorated wreaths and more on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees including one with vintage post cards from the Orange County Regional History Center on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees including one with vintage postcards from the Orange County Regional History Center on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
An elegant tree sponsored by Orlando Health is one highlight of the Festival of Trees, which returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
An elegant tree sponsored by Orlando Health is one highlight of the Festival of Trees, which returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with wreaths and more on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with wreaths and more on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees, including a “Toy Story” tree, on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with miniature and full-sized trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with miniature and full-sized trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
A Barbie-themed tree designed by Lindsay Matteoni of MSTR Studio is one highlight of the Festival of Trees, which returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
A Barbie-themed tree designed by Lindsay Matteoni of MSTR Studio is one highlight of the Festival of Trees, which returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees including a nutcracker-themed tree on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees including a nutcracker-themed tree on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Tree designer Lindsay Matteoni of MSTR Studio, left, and Festival of Trees chair Donna Neck, a Council of 101 member, stand near Matteoni's Barbie-themed tree as the festival returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Tree designer Lindsay Matteoni of MSTR Studio, left, and Festival of Trees chair Donna Neck, a Council of 101 member, stand near Matteoni’s Barbie-themed tree as the festival returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees and the theme, “Enchanted Holidays,” on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
The Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for its 37th year with 50 designer trees on Nov. 9, 2023. The event, a fundraiser for the museum, goes on Nov. 11-19. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

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