36th Annual Trees of Hope

Trees of Hope will be held on weekdays from 11am–7pm and on weekends 10am - 5pm at the Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven, CT, located at 555 Long Wharf Drive, from December 6th through December 14th.

Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. This event is open to the public daily and will feature over 160 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each and attendees will be able to distribute their tickets towards the displays they would like to win on our raffle platform. It is a fun event for the entire family and a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and kick off this special season. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

If you would like to help enhance the atmosphere of our event with a choral performance of your school students or community group, please click here to fill out our form.

Register for activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus

NEW THIS YEAR! On December 7th, come and spend the morning with Mrs. Claus! Take a photo with Mrs. Claus & her elf helper. Hot chocolate and small treats will be provided from Claire's Corner Copia! On December 12th, come and spend the evening with Santa! Bring your letters to Santa, decorate an ornament, and drink some hot chocolate. Hot chocolate and small treats will be provided from Claire's Corner Copia!

Tickets are on sale now for $30 per child – children under 3 are free! Space is limited so sign up today!

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If you are interested in participating in this annual event, please contact us via events@rmhc-ctma.org