TREE-MENDOUS HOLIDAY FUN
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REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES!
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce its 5th annual Festival of Trees, a fun outdoor winter festival that celebrates community and culture. The festival will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and promises to delight visitors of all ages with uniquely themed and decorated trees, festive activities, and seasonal cheer.
All festival trees are sponsored and decorated by local businesses, community groups, and families, including Title Sponsor, Lois Schneider Realtor. The trees, spread throughout the Arboretum’s scenic grounds, will showcase fun original designs making for a perfect outing for holiday enthusiasts and families alike.
Event Highlights:
Tree Display:
Explore a variety of one-of-a-kind, custom-themed holiday trees displayed throughout the Arboretum and vote for your favorite one!
Family-Friendly Activities: Crafts, games and stories will celebrate the season of light and feature Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas and the Winter Solstice. Enjoy photos and visits with Santa Claus, a winter themed scavenger hunt, and a woodland story trail.
Entertainment:
Local choral groups including the Summit High School Chorus and The Larks, as well as BOLD Arts dance students will provide festive music and entertainment throughout the event.
Gifts and Treats:
Shop for unique holiday gifts at the on-site holiday market, deck your halls with fresh wreaths, swags and more from the Arboretum’s holiday garden shop, and enjoy seasonal refreshments. 50/50 raffle tickets will also
be for sale as well as limited edition 50th anniversary Reeves-Reed Arboretum merchandise.
About Reeves-Reed Arboretum:
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a non-profit public arboretum dedicated to engaging, educating and enriching its visitors to become better stewards of nature and the environment. This mission is achieved through the care and utilization of the historic estate and gardens. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places and is currently celebrating its 50th year as a public arboretum and education resource. For more information, visit reeves-reedarboretum.org.
“The Festival of Trees is one of our most anticipated events, bringing together the community and providing a magical holiday experience for all ages,” shared Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. “We’re excited to see how local organizations and families creatively decorate this year’s trees, and we can’t wait to share this festive tradition with everyone.”
In addition to the merry tree displays and festive atmosphere, the Festival of Trees is also a key fundraising initiative for the Arboretum as it celebrates 50 years as a non-profit public arboretum. Proceeds from the event support Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s educational programs, conservation efforts, and ongoing maintenance of its beautiful gardens, grounds and historic buildings and as well supports the Arboretum’s ability to be open 365 days a year free of charge for the public to enjoy.
Want a sneak peak at the lighted festival trees? Adults 21+ can attend the Arboretum’s Festival of Trees Preview Cocktail Party on Saturday, December 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Guests will take
a winter walk and get a “first look” at the lighted trees being featured at Sunday’s festival, as well as enjoy a “spirited” celebration in historic Wisner House with a sampling of festive holiday cocktails, desserts, and live piano music.
Tickets and Information:
For full event details and ticket information for the festival
and preview party, visit reeves-reedarboretum.org,
email info@reeves-reedarboretum.org,
or call 908- 273-8787, x1010. Reeves-Reed Arboretum
is located at 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, New Jersey.
Join Reeves-Reed Arboretum this holiday season to experience the tree-mendous holiday fun and enchantment of the Festival of Trees –
a tradition that brings warmth, light, and joy to the community.
P.S. Don’t forget to bring a donation of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate for the GRACE food pantry in Summit. Donations will be collected at check-in for the event. THANK YOU!