The 2018 Festival of Trees welcomes Santa Claus and people of all ages on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission is free to anyone, and families are invited to experience the holiday fun with free crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, and free Santa photos for children. All ages will enjoy sipping on some hot chocolate during the live entertainment scheduled for the day.Experience the beautifully decorated trees, festive atmosphere, and winter wonderland.

Raffle tickets for this year’s decorated prize trees are $1, and winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Last year, the raffle trees ranged in value from $300 to almost $2,000.

The evening benefit social kicks off from 5-7 p.m. and includes tree viewing, festive hors d’ouevres buffet, dessert bar, beverages and live professional entertainment. Fundraising this year supports Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation programs, including Healthy Kids Snack Bags and Reach Out and Read.

Tickets for the evening social are $25 per person.

Information: Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation, 509-447-7928, ext. 4373