Festival of Trees

12/24/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you.

Because of your generosity, lives are being changed every day. Families across Alberta are finding hope, healing and more time together through advances in health made possible by you.

We wish you and your loved ones peace, comfort and good health during the holidays and into the new year. Thank you for being part of the University Hospital Foundation community. 💜 ❤️ 💛

12/17/2025

This holiday season, the magic of the Festival of Trees reached far beyond our event walls 🎄

Through Santa’s Little Guests, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus visited schools of greatest need across Edmonton, bringing joy, wonder and festive cheer to students just before the holidays. Made possible in partnership with Edmonton Public and Edmonton Catholic school boards, this program is a beautiful reminder of what generosity can do.

We are deeply grateful to the sponsors who made these special moments possible this year:
• Presenting Sponsor: Cameron Development Corp
• School Sponsors: J.K. McKenzie Holdings and the Tony & Daniela Franceschini Family Fund

Because of you, more children experienced the warmth and magic of the season.

12/05/2025

Thank you to Landmark Homes Edmonton for leading the way as our Presenting Sponsor for Festival of Trees 2025. Your generosity and partnership helped create a warm, meaningful season that brought our community together in support of head and heart health.

Because of your commitment, thousands of guests experienced the magic of the Festival and helped raise critical funding that will change lives across Alberta. We are grateful for your leadership and proud to stand alongside you in this work.

12/04/2025

Festival of Trees 2025 presented by Landmark Homes has wrapped with a remarkable milestone. Together, our community helped raise more than $2.8 million in support of head and heart health, surpassing last year’s total of $2.6 million.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered and championed this beloved tradition. Your generosity fuels discoveries, strengthens care and brings hope to people across Alberta.

What a powerful way to begin the season.

Read the full announcement: https://buff.ly/2TETuWT

11/30/2025

This morning, the magic of the season comes to life at Santa’s Breakfast, presented by Volvo Cars Edmonton — one of the most joyful traditions of the Festival of Trees. This family-friendly celebration brings together little ones, parents and grandparents for a warm and memorable start to the holidays.

With a delicious breakfast, games and activities for kids, and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, it’s a morning filled with wonder and wide-eyed excitement 🎅. All of it supports head and heart health for people across our community.

Thank you to Volvo Cars Edmonton for helping create a festive experience families look forward to year after year, and to Festival of Trees 2025 presenting sponsors Landmark Homes Edmonton for their generous support. Here’s to a magical morning ahead.

11/28/2025

Tonight, we’re turning up the volume at Silver Bell Soirée, presented by Cantiro — the most spirited night of the Festival of Trees. This super fun, high-energy celebration sold out, and we even added more tickets to make room for the crowd ready to kick off the holiday season in style.

With flowing drinks, dazzling lights, confetti everywhere, and a dance floor that never seems to rest, Silver Bell has become the party of the year, all in support of head and heart health.

Thank you to Cantiro Homes for helping bring this unforgettable night to life, and for Festival of Trees 2025 presenting sponsors Landmark Homes Edmonton for their generous support. Let’s make tonight one for the books.

11/27/2025

Tonight, we open the doors to the University Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees Gala at the 41st annual Festival of Trees — a night that brings our community together in support of head and heart health.

We’re honoured to celebrate with a sold-out crowd once again, thanks to the incredible enthusiasm of our guests. This year, every ticket was spoken for by September, showing just how much this event means to our community.

Thank you to our Gala Presenting Sponsor Suncor for helping make this evening possible, and to our Festival 2025 Presenting Sponsor Landmark Homes Edmonton for their leadership and generosity.

We can’t wait to share a unforgettable night of beauty, joy and purpose. Here’s to an extraordinary Gala. 🥂

11/25/2025

Tickets for the event are sold out but you can still get in on the magic by purchasing tickets to the Santa's Breakfast raffle! Our grand prize is two economy tickets for any destination in North America!! 😱✈️ Thank you Air Canada!

Just click the Santa's Breakfast link in our bio and navigate to the raffle to buy your tickets!

Big thank you to Santa's Breakfast presenting sponsor , and Festival 2025 presenting sponsor Landmark Homes for making this amazing event possible.

11/25/2025

Did you know that you can still bid on items in our Silver Bell Soirée silent auction or purchase tickets to the raffle even if you're staying home in your PJ's this year? Click the link in our bio and head to the Silver Bell Soirée ticket page, and navigate to the raffle or auction sections.

Big thank you to Silver Bell Soirée presenting sponsor, and Festival of Trees presenting sponsors for making this special event possible!

What are you bidding on?

11/25/2025

EDIT: we are so excited to announce that Santa's Breakfast has officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for making this another fabulous year of fundraising in support of health transformation. ✨

Time is running out to join us at Santa's Breakfast on November 30th, presented by Volvo Cars Edmonton. Your ticket includes a delicious waffle breakfast, as well as games, activities, crafts and more -- PLUS your chance to visit with the man of the hour, Santa himself. The charitable portion of your ticket will help the University Hospital Foundation continue to transform health for Albertans through prevention, research and innovation that keeps minds sharp and hearts strong.

Get your tickets before they're gone! https://trellis.org/festivaloftreessantasbreakfast

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

The party of the season is this Friday, November 28, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We're 95% sold, with just a few tickets remaining! Come and enjoy the live entertainment, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fully hosted bar (that means all included in the ticket price!) featuring artfully mixed cocktails, mocktails, and more. Everyone will be there! Will you?

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