# Riverside Festival of Trees Holiday Fair (Riverside Convention Center) > Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501 - Ages: All ages; stroller and wheelchair accessible indoor convention center; special craft stations for kids - Price: $10 general admission; $5 for children ages 3–12; free for infants under 2; 100% of proceeds support RUHS pediatric care - Organizer: Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Foundation - Official page: https://ruhsfoundation.org/event/festival-of-trees-2026/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 8, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-07), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/riverside-festival-of-trees-holiday-fair-riverside-convention-center--listing-5fb51457810bbeb54faed832 ## About Taking place the Saturday after Thanksgiving directly across from the Mission Inn, the Riverside Festival of Trees is an inspiring holiday tradition benefiting the pediatric units of Riverside University Health System. The grand exhibit hall transforms into a winter wonderland filled with 50 exquisitely decorated themed Christmas trees designed by regional artists and florists. Children can participate in hands-on holiday craft workshops, write and mail letters to Santa Claus, enjoy scheduled storytelling sessions, and pose for photos with Santa. 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