Join us for the 19th Annual Festival of Trees Holiday Gala on Friday, November 20th 2026, at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts!
Get ready for a holiday celebration where the music takes center stage! The Spero & Cedarhurst Festival of Trees Gala features a brand-new Dueling Pianos experience, bringing high-energy music, sing-along favorites, and plenty of fun to the evening. Enjoy a delicious dinner, an inspiring program, and a live auction featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and baskets before the Dueling Pianos take over and turn the night into an unforgettable celebration of holiday cheer!
Enhance your Festival of Trees experience with a VIP ticket! Enjoy an exclusive 5:30 PM early entry, a sparkling champagne welcome, and passed hors d’oeuvres as you settle into the evening. VIP guests also get the first opportunity to bid on Buy-It-Now trees and wreaths before general admission begins, giving you an exciting head start on the festivities.
The celebration continues with the Festival of Trees Open House on Saturday, November 21st, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy free admission to stroll through the trees and wreaths on display.
Be sure to also purchase tickets to The Lights at Cedarhurst and kick off your holiday season with a magical start!
Donate a Christmas Tree to the Festival of Trees
Want to donate a beautifully decorated Christmas tree to the Festival of Trees? We’d love to have you be part of this special holiday tradition!
Please review the tree requirements below for important information about tree size, decorations, delivery dates, and other details.
Want to Donate a Tree Without Decorating It?
We can help! If you’d like to donate a tree but don’t have the time or desire to decorate it, Spero Family Services can take care of the decorating for you.
Simply contact Ranee Kujawa 618.242.1070 ext. 1236 and let us know which option you’d like to sponsor:
Small Tree – $150
Large Tree – $500
We will help coordinate the details and make sure your tree is ready to shine at the Festival of Trees!
Thank you for helping make the Festival of Trees a beautiful holiday tradition while supporting the children, individuals, and families served by Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and Spero Family Services.
