By Terry Murry on Friday, November 28th, 2025 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – The CHI St. Anthony Foundation’s Festival of Trees is Saturday at the Pendleton Convention Center. Director of Marketing and Foundation Emily Smith says it will kick off with the popular family day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is free. (Editor’s note: this story said until 2 p.m. It was a typo. We apologize for the error.)
“We have free visits with Santa,” she said. “Parents and caregivers are welcome to take their own photos. We have free arts and crafts. There are a lot of different activities. We have a free photo strip booth.”
Smith said it’s a great time for adults to check out the trees and wreaths that will be auctioned at the gala as well. The 21-and-over event is planned for 6 p.m. and is frequently sold out. To find out about tickets for the prime rib dinner and live music gala, go to Festival of Trees | St. Anthony Hospital.
If there are no tickets left for the gala, people can still bid on trees and wreaths online. A link to register to bid is also at the above link.
Photo via Festival of Trees on Facebook