Events

35th Annual Trees of Hope—New Haven

December 7-15, 2024

Our Gala brings together community partners and individuals to enjoy an evening of food, music, dancing, and a stellar raffle. All proceeds from this event directly support the families who need our Ronald McDonald House of Springfield program and provide lodging, meals, necessities, and compassionate care during their time of need.

The honorary chairs for the 34th Annual Gala are Samantha and David Edwards. This year’s theme is The Masters–so dust off your golf attire, bring your southern charm, and get ready to celebrate!

For information about this annual event, please contact Rosemarie Zello at 413-794-5683 or rzello@rmhc-ctma.org.

Our 25th Annual Golf Tournament in Springfield kicks off with lunch and a day on the course and tops off with a delicious dinner, drinks, and a raffle.

All funds raised by the golf tournament directly support the families who rely on our Ronald McDonald House of Springfield program.

For information about this annual event, please contact Rosemarie Zello at 413-794-5683 or rzello@rmhc-ctma.org.

This event is open to the public at Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, MA and will feature beautiful holiday displays and dream gifts donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations transforming the dealership into a winter wonderland. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets online and will be able to distribute tickets towards the trees and gifts you hope to win. It is a fun event for the entire family and a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and kick off this special season.

Thanks to our generous Sponsors

Trees of Hope will be held from 10am–5pm daily at the Maritime Center in New Haven, CT, located at 555 Long Wharf Drive, from December 7th through December 15th.

Since 1990, Trees of Hope has served as a holiday tradition in Greater New Haven. This event is open to the public daily and will feature over 160 beautiful holiday displays donated and sponsored by individuals, local businesses and community organizations. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each and attendees will be able to distribute their tickets towards the displays they would like to win on our raffle platform. It is a fun event for the entire family and a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and kick off this special season. Trees of Hope is our largest fundraising event and therefore, instrumental in securing the funds necessary to support the brave children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

Join us for special events during Trees of Hope!

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus:

Saturday. Dec. 7, 11AM–1PM

Friday, Dec. 13, 11AM–1PM

Sunday, Dec. 15, 11AM–PM

Meet Mrs. Claus & her Holiday Elf:

Sunday, Dec. 8, 11AM–1PM

Saturday, Dec. 14, 11AM–1PM

Musical Performances:

Saturday, Dec. 7, 1PM–3PM

Sunday, Dec. 8, 11AM–12PM

Monday, Dec. 9, 2PM–3PM

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2PM–3PM

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 11AM–1PM

Thursday, Dec. 12, 10:30AM–12PM

Friday, Dec. 13, 10:30AM–12PM

Saturday, Dec. 14, 12PM–1PM

Sunday, Dec. 15, 11AM–12PM

Thanks to our generous Sponsors

Dancing Under the Stars is a dazzling and enjoyable event from the first dance to the judges’ final decisions and awards. The event features a seated surf & turf dinner and a cast of local celebrities who will be paired with professional dancers from the Greater New Haven area in a competition unlike any other. Proceeds raised through this event will benefit our Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut program.

For information about this annual event, please contact Melanie Burgos at 203-777-5683 or mburgos@rmhc-ctma.org.

Our 39th Annual Golf Tournament will be a scramble format and feature a fun-filled day of golf, lunch, various course contests, a raffle and silent auction, and dinner.

All funds raised by the golf tournament directly support the families who rely on our Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut program.

For information about this annual event, please contact Melanie Burgos at 203-777-5683 or mburgos@rmhc-ctma.org.

Make a difference for families in need

Every day, families face the challenge of having a child in the hospital, and your generosity helps Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts keep them together. Learn more about our programs and join our community of supporters.