Crittenton Center Festival of Trees 2024
The 16th Annual Crittenton Center Festival of Trees will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Grand Prairie beginning with the Jingle & Mingle event on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 – 9 pm. Featuring an exclusive first viewing and bidding of the designer-decorated trees, wreaths, and hearth & home items up for silent auction plus a meal and an open bar of domestic beer, wine, and a signature drink, there will also be a live DJ and raffle items available to win.
Friday, November 22 is Senior Day from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Admission is free for anyone 55+or just $5 for all other ages where everyone can enjoy a morning of bingo, treats, hot cocoa, coffee, and live entertainment plus be able to bid on the over 80 beautifully hand-decorated trees, wreaths and hearth & home items that make up the Festival. From 3 – 5 pm on Friday is Cookies with Santa where the little ones can enjoy cookies & cocoa while capturing special moments with Ol’ Saint Nick. General admission is $5.
Then beginning at 7 pm is Paint Night, featuring “Winter Starry Night” artwork. All ages are welcome, and for those 21 and over, there will be a bar available at the hotel to add a little extra cheer to your night. Tickets are $45 per person, with a maximum of 100 attendees.
Saturday morning is Brunch & Bubbly from 9:30 – 11:30 am where you can enjoy mimosas and brunch created by Suite Fire Bar & Grill, a mission moment, Jewelry Raffle, games, giveaways, a chance to view and bid on the items that make up the Festival. Tickets are $75 per person for the brunch.
The Crittenton Festival of Trees finishes off on Saturday from 1 – 4:30 pm with Family Day where attendees can do crafts, see live entertainment and munch on snacks and hot cocoa for only $5 per person.
Tickets for all of the events plus a listing of the raffle items that are available are listed at https://e.givesmart.com Raffle tickets start at $20. There will also be a silent auction available at the event.
Crittenton Centers has been serving the Peoria community for 132 years. Its mission is to protect and nurture children and families in the Peoria community. Crittenton Centers’ services include: The Crisis Nursery and Family Advocacy Services. For more information please visit www.crittentoncenters.org
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