ARLINGTON — More than 40 Christmas trees and wreaths will be on display and up for bid on Saturday, Dec. 6, as part of the return of the Festival of Trees to Cascade Valley Hospital.

The open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will give visitors a chance to check out the full selection for free, while the gala and auction from 6:30-9 p.m. offers attendees the opportunity to purchase both traditionally seasonal and uniquely themed trees and wreaths, many of which include gift items.

Jennifer Egger, community relations coordinator for the hospital, noted that the Mickey and Minnie Mouse trees each come with two “park hopper” passes to Disneyland, worth $350, plus an inflatable Mickey-and-Minnie set.

“One of our two ‘Frozen’ wreaths comes with passes to all sorts of Seattle attractions,” Egger said. “Our Seahawks-themed tree is one of our three big trees, and not only does it come with a helmet signed by Jermaine Kearse, but the tree itself revolves.”

Egger has seen more “fun and quirky” themed trees and wreaths this year, but she reassured those who prefer their Christmas decor on the traditional side that this year’s selection “offers something for everyone.”

More importantly, Egger explained that the Festival of Trees helps raise money for the Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation, which provided relief to those directly impacted by the March 22 Oso slide, in addition to paying for 32 mammograms during this year’s Arlington Relay For Life.

“It helps us enhance the lives of our patients, visitors and staff, and to be a good community partner,” Egger said.

Tickets to the gala are $10, which include dinner, appetizers and two drinks, plus live jazz music courtesy of the students of Arlington High School.

To buy tickets or learn more about the foundation, log onto www.cascadevalley.org.