Join the TWIGs for their 58th annual Sugarplum Festival of Trees benefiting kids at Dayton Children's!

New Location! Life Connection of Ohio
2800 Donation Cir, Kettering, OH 45420

Sponsorship opportunities are available! 
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schedule of events

Swigs with TWIGS

Friday, Nov. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Life Connection, 2800 Donation Cir, Kettering

Join us for a fun social event featuring a craft beer and wine tasting. Your ticket includes a "build your own flight" of select beers and wines. Hors d'oeuvres complementing the beverages will be served.

Featuring: Ugly Sweater Contest, DJ, Raffle Baskets, 50/50 raffle. You'll also have an exclusive sneak preview of the Sugarplum Festival of Trees silent auction!

Advance tickets: $50
Tickets at the Door (limited): $55

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Sugarplum Festival of Trees Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Life Connection, 2800 Donation Cir, Kettering
FREE Event - Open to the Public! Open House - come any time!

• Visit and photo with Santa FREE!
• Online Tree and Decor Auction - Take the hassle out of holiday decorating while you shop for a cause!

Sugarplum Festival of Trees BOUTIQUE
Saturday, November 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kettering Rec Center, 2900 Glengarry Dr, Kettering, OH 45420
FREE Event!

• Visit our showcase of spectacular handmade items and baked goods located at the Kettering Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Lathrem Senior Center 

Online tree and decor auction closes and tree pickup

Sunday, November 9, 12 p.m. (noon)
Life Connection, 2800 Donation Cir, Kettering

• In-person shopping is not available Sunday, virtual auction closes at noon!
• All Items must be picked up between 3 - 6 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Large designer trees will be delivered on Monday, November 10 within a 25-mile radius of Life Connection - we will contact you to coordinate delivery)

All proceeds benefit kids and families who depend on Dayton Children's for their medical and mental health care. We thank you for your caring support!

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