# Seattle Festival of Trees at Fairmont Olympic Hotel > Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 16 – Dec 1 · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101 - Ages: All ages; fully accessible historic lobby with elevator access and quiet holiday viewing spaces - Price: Free public viewing; donations and tree sponsorship directly benefit Seattle Children Hospital - Organizer: Seattle Children Hospital & Seattle Festival of Trees Guild - Official page: https://www.seattlefestivaloftrees.com/ - 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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), 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/seattle/activities/seattle-festival-of-trees-at-fairmont-olympic-hotel--listing-5c29da6f07eb41d8960e4c0f ## About Step into a glittering world of holiday artistry at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Downtown Seattle. Staged continuously throughout Thanksgiving week and the holiday season, the Seattle Festival of Trees showcases over 20 uniquely designed designer Christmas trees lining the grand lobby, mezzanine, and Spanish Foyer of this historic 1924 landmark hotel.\n\nEach tree is individually decorated by master designers and local artists to tell inspiring stories of resilience and hope, honoring patient heroes at Seattle Children Hospital. 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