CONWAY — Next weekend, the Festival of Trees will open in Settlers Green outlet mall in North Conway, inviting all to stroll through a veritable holiday wonderland of decorated trees.
Starting Friday, Nov. 26, and running through Sunday, Nov. 28, and then again Friday, Dec. 3, through Saturday, Dec. 4, the public is invited to stop by the space next to Lindt Chocolate (Unit A14) to view the themed trees, which have been spectacularly decorated by local non-profits, businesses and individuals, and then take part in a raffle to win the chance to take their favorite of the 80 or so trees home.
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