Festival of Trees 2024: Deck the Halls with Matzo Balls!

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 through Sunday, January 5th, 2025

Our Festival of Trees is a cherished annual tradition that welcomes visitors from far and wide. Stroll the exquisite displays of creativity in our galleries, presented by community nonprofits, schools, garden clubs, and local groups. Since its inception in 2005, we’ve welcomed over 40,000 people.

This year’s theme, Traditions & Celebrations, is inspired by Morven’s history and the stories of its residents, from our current exhibition Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home that include Governor Richard Hughes and his wife Betty Hughes:

Nothing makes a house a home more than holiday traditions. A particularly special one began on Christmas Eve 1950 in Trenton. Richard Hughes, who was not yet governor, had suddenly lost his first wife, Miriam, weeks earlier. Hughes did his best to pull Christmas together for his four small children, but nothing seemed right. When his Jewish friends got word of his situation, they arrived on Christmas Eve ready to decorate the tree. The interdenominational Christmas Eve visit became a tradition that continued after Hughes married Betty. She christened the event “Deck the Halls with Matzo Balls!”

Visitors are invited to join us in support of Morven’s exhibitions and education programs at our Winter Garden Party! The event, mainly outdoors, is complete with fire pits, twinkle lights, hot beverages, hearty hors d'oeuvres, and the warmth of each other's company. Museum doors will be open to view the spectacular exhibition along with access to the museum shop for some one-of-a-kind gifts to help with your holiday shopping.

Levels of Sponsorship

$20,000 Shining Star Sponsor
• 12 tickets to the Winter Garden Party
• Host a private tour at Morven—up to 20 guests, hospitality included
• 40% discount on a private rental of one of our event spaces for up to 100 guests (subject to availability and approval)

$15,000 Blue Moon Sponsor
• 10 tickets to the Winter Garden Party
• Host a private tour at Morven—up to 20 guests, hospitality included
• 25% discount on a private rental of one of our event spaces for up to 100 guests (subject to availability and approval)

$10,000 Angel Sponsor
• 8 tickets to the Winter Garden Party
• Host a private tour at Morven—up to 20 guests, hospitality included
• 15% discount on a private rental of one of our event spaces for up to 50 guests (subject to availability and approval)

$5,000 Herald Sponsor
• 6 tickets to the Winter Garden Party
• Host a private tour at Morven—up to 10 guests, hospitality included
• 10% discount on a private rental of one of our event spaces for up to 50 guests (subject to availability and approval)

$2,500 Sentinel Sponsor
• 4 tickets to the Winter Garden Party 

$1,500 Benefactor Sponsor
• 2 tickets to the Winter Garden Party

$500 Patron, priced per person

$250 Supporter, priced per person