Hope for the Holidays
Tree Festival and Auction
November 17–19, 2025
The Pavilion at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St.
Admission is free!
Hope for the Holidays, presented by IU Credit Union, is our seventh annual holiday tree festival and charity auction to benefit New Hope for Families, serving families overcoming homelessness right here in our community. Come see more than 50 unique and festive holiday trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, groups and families. The festival is free to attend and open to the public.
Throughout the festival, each of the fantastic trees on display can be purchased for a special "Buy It Now" price and any remaining entries will be auctioned off during an exciting live auction on the final night of the event. In addition to the lights and tinsel, guests can also enjoy free cookies and hot cocoa along with live entertainment every night!
Schedule
Monday, Nov. 17, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Doors open to the public at 6pm.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Doors open to the public at 4pm.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:00–8:00 p.m. Doors open to the public at 4pm. Live Auction starts at 6pm.
Event Partners
Thank you to all of our Event Partners!
All proceeds from this event will benefit children and families impacted by homelessness in our community. New Hope for Families is the only emergency shelter in the greater Monroe County area where adults with children can find shelter together. We're on a mission to keep families together and lift every child into a promising future.
