Twinkling lights, towering locomotives, and dozens of one-of-a-kind trees: Festival of Trees: A Community Celebration is one of Green Bay’s favorite holiday traditions. Each winter, local businesses and organizations decorate trees throughout our historic exhibits, turning the National Railroad Museum into a holiday display unlike any other.

Stroll past the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4017, the Dwight D. Eisenhower A4, and more than 70 years of railroad history while you take in trees as creative and varied as the community that decorated them. With more than 20,000 visitors each holiday season, it’s a holiday outing the whole family can enjoy, and is included with your regular admission.

What to Expect

• Dozens of uniquely decorated trees designed by area businesses, nonprofits and other organizations
• A self-guided stroll at your own pace through our indoor exhibits, so it’s a warm way to spend a winter day
• Holiday photo ops with trees set against historic locomotives and rail cars
• The full Museum experience, including all regular exhibits

Plan Your Visit

• Event Dates: November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027
• Admission: Festival of Trees is included with daily Museum admission. For ticket pricing and hours, please see this link.
• Holiday closures and schedule changes:
  • The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24-25)
  • The Museum closes at 2 PM on New Year’s Eve (December 31)
  • The Museum closes early on days The Polar Express Train Ride is running in November and December.

Thank You to Our Tree Sponsors

Festival of Trees would not be possible without the businesses, nonprofits, and organizations who sponsor and decorate each tree. Their support helps the Museum grow and keeps our educational programs on track for students and families across the region.