For the last 29 years, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Foundation has sponsored free family activities at the annual Festival of Trees in the downtown Riverside convention center.

The activities highlight the Foundation's support for pediatric programs at RUHS Medical Center, which is home to Riverside County's only pediatric intensive care units.

The Friday after Thanksgiving, the Convention Center will be open to the public with three days of free fun-filled activities including visits with Santa, storytelling and a Jingle Bell Jam.

Nicole Orr, head of the RUHS Foundation talked about what the foundation does for the community and how special the event is as the holidays get under way.