Kick off your holiday season by visiting Reading Education Foundation’s (REF) 20th annual Festival of Trees, a winter wonderland of decorated holiday trees donated by local families, organizations, businesses and schools that festival visitors can win!  This signature REF fundraising event, held at Reading’s Parker Middle School, is a magical and memorable community holiday tradition for adults and children of all ages. 

With close to 100 uniquely-decorated trees of all shapes, sizes and themes, festival visitors can try at winning the raffles for these amazing trees. In addition, children may partake in crafts offered by Creative Arts. There is local entertainment throughout both days including live performances by school choruses, bands and local groups.  Food trucks will be outside selling items at the event.  Lucky winners of tree raffles will be selected at closing on Sunday night.

On Saturday evening from 5 to 8pm, the Festival will host our popular “Night with the Trees.” Children are welcome to come in pajamas for a sing-a-long, games and reading of The Polar Express.

Tickets:  $5/person, $10/family. Admission and raffle tickets are available in advance through REF’s website.

Proceeds benefit REF teacher-initiated grants. REF, a non-profit foundation, is committed to supporting innovation and excellence in the Reading Public Schools.  REF’s goal is to enhance and increase educational opportunities for all Reading students by providing funds for projects that go beyond the scope of traditional classroom learning.  To learn more about REF, advance sales, and see a schedule of events, visit the REF website at www.readingef.org.