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Get in the holiday spirit at the 10th annual Sea Festival of Trees at the Blue Ocean Music Hall Event Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

If you have never been, you'd better make plans now, because it's a classic tradition for so many New Englanders.

Ginny Rogers- WOKQ TREE
Ginny Rogers- WOKQ TREE
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The event is a fundraiser for the Salisbury Beach Partnership's New Historic Carousel Pavilion.  The Salisbury Beach Carousel is a true treasure, and will soon be protected by its own space for all to enjoy.

The Sea Festival of Trees features over 100 themed and beautifully decorated trees donated by local businesses, civic groups, students, and individuals.  Many have wonderful prizes, gift cards, and valuable gifts as part of the trees.

During construction of giant sandcastle. Ginny Rogers
During construction of giant sandcastle. Ginny Rogers
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When you walk into the venue, you are greeted by a huge sandcastle in the lobby, hand carved by professional Greg Grady.  The Blue Ocean Event Center is located on the beach and above the ocean waves, which are in view at every angle of the giant rooms filled with twinkling lights from all the trees.  It's a magical feeling for the 10 days of the festival.

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Take photos with Santa.    Victor Serban via unsplash.com
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Children can enjoy indoor ice-skating, a candy cane forest, and Santa's workshop, inspired by the movie Elf. There will also be visits with Santa, and appearances by the Snow Queen, Grinch, Blades, Bruins mascot, and one very funny Elf, according to the Sea Festival of Trees' press release.

Sea Festival of Trees via Facebook
Sea Festival of Trees via Facebook
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It's only a $10 donation to enter this winter wonderland and get raffle tickets to win any of the trees all decked out for the season.  Children 5 and under are only $5.

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The event continues November 25, and 26, from 11am - 8pm, November 27 from11am-5pm, December 1, 2, and 3 from 11am-8pm, and December 4 from 11am- 5pm, with tree raffles winners being drawn at 5pm.

Bring the entire family, or make it a day out with friends, for this delightful holiday tradition.  Find out more about the Polar Express Pajama Party, Sports Night, Elf Day, and the Santa Holiday Brunch at seafestivaloftrees.com.

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