Merry-Time Festival of Trees

November 15-December 31, 2025


Stroll through the Museum’s winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and decorative displays. Fantastically decorated by local businesses, organizations and residents – like you! – each of these extraordinary decorations is adorned with beautiful ornaments and special surprises. Decorations will remain at the museum until December 31, so they may be enjoyed by visitors throughout the holiday season. Best of all, every display will go home with a lucky winner in our Merry-Time Festival of Trees raffle!

Are you willing to donate a tree, wreath or decorative display? Maybe an item for DCMM’s live auction during the Jingle Mixer?
Please call the DCMM office at 920-743-5985. Trees, wreaths and displays will be accepted until Thursday, November 13; auction items can be donated by Monday, December 8.

All kids 17 & younger accompanied by a paid adult receive FREE admission on Sundays throughout the Festival:
November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 14, 21, 28.
Paid Museum admission includes one free Merry-Time Festival of Trees raffle ticket!
Additional raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25, and can be purchased at the Museum. 


Saturday, November 15, 11am-3pm: Santa at the Museum
Santa arrives on a U.S. Coast Guard boat (weather permitting) at 11am, following the Destination Sturgeon Bay holiday parade. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in holiday activities and explore the Museum. All kids 17 & younger accompanied by an adult receive FREE admission!


Thursday, December 11, 6pm: Jingle Mixer
DCMM is throwing a festive holiday party! Revelers will enjoy food, drinks, live auction, entertainment, and the drawings for tree winners and the Wooden Boat Raffle! Tickets are limited, and on sale November 15!


Thanks to DCMM’s 2024 Festival Sponsors:

Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub
Flanigan Distributing