Sponsor & Decorate a Tree for our Holiday Open House!

(children & adults)

Calling local businesses, organizations, families, schools, and scout groups!

Sponsor a tree, bring your creativity, and help us fill Reeves-Reed Arboretum with holiday cheer! Decorated trees will be featured at our Holiday Open House, where visitors can vote for their favorites.

On Sunday, December 6, 2026, we will be holding our annual Holiday Open House, and we invite YOU to help make it a success!

STEP 1: Sign up to sponsor and decorate a tree! RRA will provide and set up the trees, you just need the decorations. The deadline to register is December 1. We will have a limited number of trees, so don’t wait to sign up.

STEP 2: Decorate! Gather your family, friends, or colleagues and come to the Arboretum on Saturday, December 5, 10 am – 2 pm to create your display. Be creative, there will be prizes!

STEP 3: Return on Sunday, December 6 with your two complimentary tickets for the Holiday Open House to enjoy the fun! Sip ‘n Shop at our Holiday Market for unique gifts, holiday décor, delicious treats, and more! Explore the Winter Story Walk, Candy Cane Lane, and make a Winter Craft. Enjoy Live Holiday Carolers and of course touring the trees and voting for your favorite one! Tickets for the Holiday Open House are $10 for adults, children under 12 are free.

STEP 4: After the event, you are welcome to take your tree home or remove the decorations and leave it on the Arboretum grounds. We can use the trees to make mulch or use the branches to protect our beds from frost during the winter months. Details in FAQ below.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

• Trees are approximately 5-6 feet tall and are in stands. If you choose to string lights, please make sure they are battery operated since electricity is not available on the grounds.
• It is recommended that ornaments be able to withstand rain/snow and are secure in case of windy conditions.
• Balloons and candles are not permitted.
• Additional items/props can be placed under or near your tree.
• Get creative! Some previous themes have included: Wordle, Goats, Sports, Cooking, etc.
• Each tree will have an assigned number, the title of your tree, and the name of your group/business.
• You will receive further details about the decorating sessions via email a few days before 12/5.
• First and second place prizes will be awarded. Winners will be notified within a day or two of the event, and we will post the winning trees on social media.
• If you are taking your tree home after the event on Sunday, it can be removed from the stand and taken between 4 – 4:30 pm. If you are coming back for the tree, please remove it by 4 pm Wednesday 12/9.
• If you are not keeping the tree, all decorations, props, etc. must be removed after the event ends between 4 – 4:30 pm or by 4 pm Wednesday 12/9.

SPONSOR PRICING: Nonprofits/Families/School and Scout Groups $125; Corporate/Businesses $150

IMPORTANT: Please indicate in the details box on the check-out page that this donation is for Sponsoring a Festival Tree. Please also indicate the name of your group/family/business/organization.

Click here to pay your sponsor fee.

Need additional tickets for the event? Click here.  Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase.

Thank you for supporting our non-profit public gardens, grounds, and environmental education programs!

HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please contact Jackie Kondel at j.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org.