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Admission to the main event is free. There are a few bonus events that have an admission charge.
Friday night, a snowball cocktail party at 7 p.m. will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, auctions, raffles and bidding with some buy now prices for $100 per person.
Saturday will include a special sugarplum tea at 11 a.m. for the whole family with finger sandwiches, scones, a cash bar and raffles for $50 for adults and $20 for children. During this event, the kids shopping corner will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Sunday, the weekend will wrap up with a breakfast with Santa for $35 per adult and $20 per child. The kids shopping corner will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is coordinated by the TWIGS Auxiliary of Dayton Children's Hospital. All proceeds support transformed behavioral health services at Dayton Children's.
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Online ticket sales are closed, so call 937-641-3405 or email getinvolved@childrensdayton.org to inquire about ticket availability for the bonus events.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Sugarplum Festival of Trees
WHERE: Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton
WHEN: Saturday Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free admission to the main Sugarplum Festival of Trees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are required for the Snowball Cocktail Party, Sugarplum Tea and Breakfast with Santa.
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