Festival of Trees Holiday Fair in Riverside brings cheer, raises money
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Thanksgiving weekend brought the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair to the Riverside Convention Center.
The event is a holiday wonderland filled with Christmas trees decorated in themes, vendors and activities.
A visitor walks by Christmas trees Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, during the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Guests admire themed Christmas trees Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, during the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Kids have fun Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, with a game during the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
From left, Gavin, Mason, Rhea and Wyatt Favreau pose for a photo with Santa on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, during the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors look at a Lego-themed Christmas tree Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, during the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A visitor walks by Christmas trees Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, during the Festival of Trees Holiday Fair at the Riverside Convention Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
The fair, which opened Friday, Nov. 29, benefits the Riverside University Health System Foundation, the major nonprofit partner of the Riverside University Health System for 35 years. It supports areas such as Riverside University Health System – Medical Center’s Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units and behavioral health programs.
More than 40 vendors sold jewelry, leather goods and holiday décor. Guests enjoyed festive holiday snacks and marveled at nearly 60 uniquely adorned trees. The fair also had children’s activities, including holiday crafts, face painting and photos with Santa.
The free event continues Saturday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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