Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County’s 72nd Annual Christmas Tree Lot Opens November 20
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County’s 72nd Annual Christmas Tree Lot Opens November 20
A beloved community tradition returns as part of the organization’s 80th anniversary celebration
The holiday tradition is back! Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County invites the community to celebrate the season at its 72nd Annual Christmas Tree Lot, opening Friday, November 20. This year’s tree lot, presented by Florida Power & Light Company, is especially meaningful as the organization celebrates 80 years of building great futures for local youth.
A community tradition since 1954, the annual Christmas Tree Lot offers families an opportunity to find the perfect Christmas tree while making a difference in the lives of children and teens throughout Manatee County. A selection of fresh Fraser firs, ranging in size from 3 to 11 feet, along with holiday wreaths, will be available for purchase.
Conveniently located at 3913 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton, next to Publix and near McKelvy Park, the Christmas Tree Lot will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 11, while supplies last.
2026 Christmas Tree Lot Hours:
- Fridays: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 27 (day after Thanksgiving): 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sundays: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
“The Christmas Tree Lot is about so much more than finding the perfect tree. It’s a longstanding community tradition that brings people together while making a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and teens,” said Dawn Stanhope, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County. “As we celebrate 80 years of serving Manatee County, we are especially grateful to the community for continuing to embrace this tradition and for helping us open the door to great futures for the next generation.”
For more information, visit http://www.bgcmanatee.org/events.