Illustration of a small snowy Christmas market stall with a figure holding a cocoa mug, a snowman and a decorated tree (Festival of Trees)

Festival of Trees

Visitors can wander through a winter display featuring over 20 uniquely themed seven-foot trees, alongside decorated mini trees and wreaths. The festival offers visits and photos with Santa, an assortment of children's activities, and holiday shopping at the Mary Bridge Brigade gift shop. Guests are also invited to contribute toy donations to support young patients.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Admission is free; guests are encouraged to bring a donation.

Ages

All ages

Accessibility

Special tours for community groups with special needs require pre-registration.

Going?

Location

University of Puget Sound's Tennis Pavilion · 3326 North 11th Street, Tacoma, WA 98416, Auburn, WA 98002 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and charitable

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve a seat before attending, as the event invites visitors to do so.
  • Bring Play-Doh, Matchbox cars or a card game as a donation for Mary Bridge Children’s patients.
  • Register in advance if you are arranging a special tour for a retirement community or community group with special needs.
  • Bring some spending money for children’s activities that are not free.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission is free; guests are encouraged to bring a toy donation for Mary Bridge Children’s patients.
  • Public tree viewing takes place on November 28 and 29.
  • Pre-registered special tours for retirement communities and community groups with special needs take place on December 1.
  • A free photo and visit with Santa is offered during public days.
  • Some children’s activities are free and others require a fee.

Links & Contact

Run by White River Valley Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend the special tours?

Special tours are for retirement communities and community groups with special needs. Pre-registration is required.

Do I need to reserve a place for a public viewing day?

The event encourages visitors to reserve a seat. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring a donation of Play-Doh, Matchbox cars or card games.

What can visitors see and do?

Visitors can view more than 20 themed trees, mini trees and wreaths, visit and take a free photo with Santa, shop at the gift shop and enjoy children’s activities.

Are the children’s activities free?

Some activities are free, while others have a fee.

Can visitors with special needs attend?

Special tours are offered for community groups with special needs, and pre-registration is required.

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