If the little nip in the air has turned your thoughts toward winter an upcoming holiday festivities, you can get an early start on holiday plans by reserving your Festival of Trees tickets.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County will present its 13th annual Festival of Trees gala and auction on Friday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor. Stephanie Smith will be lead the evening’s festivities.

South Whidbey’s seventh annual festival will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club in Langley, with Sue Frause leading.

The formal event features uniquely decorated trees and wreaths plus a variety of auction items. Tickets are $75 each and include a three-course dinner, wine and beverages. All funds go directly to children’s services.

To make reservations or for information, call 279-0644 or email bbbs@whidbey.net. For information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County, go to bbbsislandcounty.org.