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St. Vincent’s to host festival of trees

ERIE — Allegheny Health Network’s Saint Vincent’s annual Festival of Trees will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, and Saturday, Nov. 27 , and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie.The event also includes a several activities, including:

¯ Santa’s Castle, an interactive experience that provides visitors the chance to take a tour through Santa’s home. Guests have the opportunity visit Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, take home a craft from the elves’ workshop, write a letter to Santa, and will receive reindeer food to sprinkle for Santa’s team.

¯ Teddy Bear Clinic – Make sure teddy is in tip top shape. Start off in triage and let our specialists fix teddy’s boo-boos. Bring a bear or purchase one for $10.

¯ Reindeer Experience – Some of the reindeer from Santa’s team will be featured indoors from noon to 5 p.m. each day

¯ A visit by Santa Claus

¯ Local entertainment

¯ Face painting, for an extra fee

¯ Train rides, $2

¯ The Avenue of Baskets, a giveaway of prize baskets

¯ Wine Tree giveaway.

Admission is $10 for those older than 12, $6 for children 12 and under and free of charge for children 12 months and younger.

Festival tickets will be available at the door.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Festival’s Breakfast with Santa has been cancelled this year.

COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place at festival, including:

¯ Masks will be required and provided;

¯ An updated event layout to allow for one way traffic;

¯ Hand sanitizing stations will be readily available; and

¯ Santa will be in a new larger location at the event.

Festival of Trees is a community tradition featuring a gallery of uniquely themed holiday trees, decorated by local artists. Guests have the opportunity to vote for their favorite, and the winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 29. A tree auction will take place, and area residents will be able to bid to have their favorite tree delivered to their door. Bidding will take place online at 2021Festival.givesmart.com. For more information, visit www.supportahn.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=FestivalofTrees or email Christine.Bowen@ahn.org.

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