Events

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

When
Dec 13th, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Where
82 Mickelson DriveYanktonSouth Dakota57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.

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