Festival of Trees

November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026

You’re invited to celebrate our community and those who live and work here! Come see dozens of uniquely decorated trees created by local businesses and organizations as you stroll through our historic exhibits! The Festival of Trees enchants more than 20,000 visitors each year. Our Festival of Trees runs from November 21, 2024, through January 5, 2025. The event is included in the daily admission price. 

We are grateful for all the businesses and organizations providing tree sponsorships! Their support is instrumental in helping grow the Museum and our educational mission.

Please note that the Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve (closes at 2 p.m.) during the Festival of Trees experience. The Museum also closes earlier on days that The Polar Express Train Ride is scheduled in November and December. 

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