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Flyer by the Reading Education Foundation.
The Reading Education Foundation will host its annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, at Parker Middle School (45 Temple Street). The festival runs from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, with admission at $5 per person or $10 per family, valid for the entire weekend.
Donate a tree
The foundation is inviting residents, businesses, and organizations to donate a decorated tree to the festival. Tree donors get free admission to the event and help create the festival’s atmosphere through their creativity and generosity. Those interested can email their name, tree name, and contact information to REFTreeDonor@gmail.com to receive full event details.
Flyer by the Reading Education Foundation.
Advance ticket sales
Admission and raffle tickets will be available for advance purchase from November 1 through December 1. Residents who buy in advance will receive numbered tickets ahead of the event. Advance tickets, along with more information about the festival and how to donate a tree, are available at ReadingEF.org.
Get involved
The Reading Education Foundation is also looking for volunteers to help plan and run this year’s festival. A planning meeting will be held Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 pm in the Reading Public Library’s conference room. Residents who want to help but can’t make the meeting are encouraged to email ReadingEF@gmail.com for details on how to get involved.