NEWPORT – The 2018 Festival of Trees rings in the holiday season on Dec. 1 at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport, Wash.

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, cookie decorating, face painting and free Santa photos for children. Everyone will enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, festive atmosphere, and winter wonderland! Event-goers can sip on some hot cocoa or coffee while listening to the holiday entertainment throughout the day.

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

The Evening Benefit Social kicks off from 5-7 p.m. and includes tree viewing, a festive buffet, dessert bar, beverages and live entertainment. Fundraising this year supports NHHS Foundation programs, including the local Healthy Kids Snack Bags Program and Reach Out and Read.

For more information and Evening Benefit Social reservations ($25/person), call the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation at 509-447-7928, ext. 4373. Online ticket reservations are available at NewportHospital AndHealth.org and EventBrite.com.