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15 Magical (and Cheap) Holiday Outings Around the South Sound

Where families on a budget find holiday sparkle

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Published on: November 21, 2019

15 Magical (and Cheap) Holiday Outings Around the South Sound

Girl making crafts at Festival of Trees

Mary Bridge Children's Festival of Trees, Tacoma

The annual Festival of Trees, benefiting the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Center, features 60 lavishly decorated trees at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Public viewing days are Friday–Saturday, Dec. 6–7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Play games in the lobby, have your picture taken with Santa, enjoy live community entertainment and more.

Price:  $6/adult; $2/child ages 5–12; kids ages 4 and younger free; or, for free admission, bring a non-perishable food item (preferably individually wrapped, grab-and-go snacks); donations will benefit families staying at Tree House while their child receives care at Mary Bridge.

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