An Evening of Holiday Magic & Generosity
49th Seattle Festival of Trees Gala and Auction
November 21, 2026 | Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
THE EVENING
Step into the Fairmont Olympic Hotel entrance and find yourself surrounded by one of Seattle's most beloved holiday traditions. The lobby and public areas glow with the light of more than 20 hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind Christmas trees — each one designed and created by Seattle Festival of Trees Guild volunteers, and each one dedicated to a child receiving care at Seattle Children's Hospital.
This is the 49th Annual Festival of Trees Gala, and for nearly five decades it has brought together Seattle's most generous community members for an evening of elegance, celebration, and meaningful giving.
Step into the Fairmont Olympic Hotel entrance and find yourself surrounded by one of Seattle's most beloved holiday traditions. The lobby and public areas glow with the light of more than 20 hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind Christmas trees — each one designed and created by Seattle Festival of Trees Guild volunteers, and each one dedicated to a child receiving care at Seattle Children's Hospital.
This is the 49th Annual Festival of Trees Gala, and for nearly five decades it has brought together Seattle's most generous community members for an evening of elegance, celebration, and meaningful giving.
Guests are invited to browse the display before dinner, learn each tree's story, and purchase a tree to take home for the holidays.
Trees are available for purchase at $4,500. Each tree is professionally delivered and set up in your home or business, and picked up and returned at your request after the holiday season — completely hassle-free. Browse available trees.
Trees are available for purchase at $4,500. Each tree is professionally delivered and set up in your home or business, and picked up and returned at your request after the holiday season — completely hassle-free. Browse available trees.
THE PROGRAM
5:00 p.m. — Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
Arrive early to browse the full tree display, bid on silent auction items, enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and mingle with fellow guests and Guild members.
7:00 p.m. — Dinner & Program
Guests are seated for a gourmet dinner in the historic Spanish Ballroom, followed by an inspiring program featuring patient family stories, a live auction, and entertainment.
10:00 p.m. -- After Party & Dancing
5:00 p.m. — Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
Arrive early to browse the full tree display, bid on silent auction items, enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and mingle with fellow guests and Guild members.
7:00 p.m. — Dinner & Program
Guests are seated for a gourmet dinner in the historic Spanish Ballroom, followed by an inspiring program featuring patient family stories, a live auction, and entertainment.
10:00 p.m. -- After Party & Dancing
ATTIRE
Black Tie Optional
Black Tie Optional
TICKETS
$350 per person | $3,500 for table of 10
Wow! Our Annual Gala is officially sold out!
We are so incredibly grateful for your amazing support. If you missed out on tickets, don't worry—you can still join the excitement. Email us at Gala to join our waitlist, and you'll be the first to know if a spot opens up!
Gala Tickets
$350 per person | $3,500 for table of 10
Wow! Our Annual Gala is officially sold out!
We are so incredibly grateful for your amazing support. If you missed out on tickets, don't worry—you can still join the excitement. Email us at Gala to join our waitlist, and you'll be the first to know if a spot opens up!
Gala Tickets
PARKING
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101
Valet parking is available at the hotel's motor entrance on University Street. Self-parking is available at the Olympic Garage at 5th and Seneca, Puget Sound Plaza/Cobb Garage and other downtown garages.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101
Valet parking is available at the hotel's motor entrance on University Street. Self-parking is available at the Olympic Garage at 5th and Seneca, Puget Sound Plaza/Cobb Garage and other downtown garages.
After raising $1,000,178 for Seattle Children's in 2025, we look forward to welcoming you to this year's event.
49th Seattle Festival of Trees Gala
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
49th Seattle Festival of Trees Gala
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Honorees:
2026 Jay C. and Terry Ackley
2025 John L. Scott Foundation
2024 Kevin, Linda, Henry and Keely Wold Family Foundation
2023 Mendy Minjarez & Seattle Children's Autism Center
2022 The Reimagined Autism Center and Sunderland Foundation
2020-21 The Bungie Foundation
2019 Sequoyah Electric
2018 John & Shawn Goodman, The Goodman Foundation
2017 Dr. Forrest L. Flashman Guild
2016 Dr. Bryan H. King, MD MBA
2015 Steve Zakuani, Founder Kingdom Hope
2026 Jay C. and Terry Ackley
2025 John L. Scott Foundation
2024 Kevin, Linda, Henry and Keely Wold Family Foundation
2023 Mendy Minjarez & Seattle Children's Autism Center
2022 The Reimagined Autism Center and Sunderland Foundation
2020-21 The Bungie Foundation
2019 Sequoyah Electric
2018 John & Shawn Goodman, The Goodman Foundation
2017 Dr. Forrest L. Flashman Guild
2016 Dr. Bryan H. King, MD MBA
2015 Steve Zakuani, Founder Kingdom Hope