Illustration of a light display scene (Fantasy of Trees)
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Fantasy of Trees

Visitors can wander through a festive showcase of decorated artificial trees lining the Leo B. Stuhr Building. The trees are designed by local businesses, community groups, and individuals in creative, traditional, and unique themes. Guests can also cast their vote to help decide the winner of the People's Choice Award.

What to Expect

Community-decorated holiday tree display inside the iconic Leo B. Stuhr Building.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Stuhr Museum

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday tree enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and creative

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Stuhr Museum
3133 W US Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
Grand Island, NE
68801

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $5 per tree to register. Members of each participating organization receive BOGO admission coupons, valid 10 am–4 pm November 27, 2026–January 3, 2027; not valid for special events or separately ticketed programs. – Get tickets
  • Hours: 10 am – 4 pm (stated as the BOGO coupon validity hours and the museum’s winter hours).

Tips & Advice

  • Visit by Sunday, December 20 if you want to vote for the People's Choice Award, because voting closes that day.
  • Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday, because Stuhr Museum is closed on Mondays throughout its winter season.
  • If your group decorated a tree, pick up your buy-one-get-one-free coupons at setup and use them to bring friends during the season.
  • Groups entering a tree should register by November 13 and finish decorating by Wednesday, November 25, because the trees are judged that afternoon.
  • Follow Stuhr Museum's social media during the display, because every tree is featured there and the People's Choice winner is announced there.

Special Events & Promotions

  • People's Choice voting is open through Sunday, December 20. The winner is announced on Stuhr Museum's social media.
  • Members of participating groups get buy-one-get-one-free admission coupons at tree setup. They don't work for special events or separately ticketed programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can visitors vote for a favorite tree?

Yes. Voting for the People's Choice Award is open through Sunday, December 20. The winner is announced on Stuhr Museum's social media.

How can my group or business enter a tree?

Register by November 13, either online or by calling the museum at (308) 385-5316 ext. 208. Each tree has a small entry fee, which pays for the cash awards. Set up and decorate between November 17 and 25.

What are the rules for decorating a tree?

Trees must be artificial and no taller than 8 feet. Each one needs a tree skirt, a sign with your group's name and a family-friendly theme. Food, loose glitter and organic materials aren't allowed. Power is available for lights; label your extension cords and loose parts.

How are the trees judged?

A panel of judges picks winners for Most Traditional Tree, Most Creative Tree, Best Represents Organization and Best Use of Recycled Materials. Visitors pick the People's Choice winner.

Do participating groups get anything?

Members of each participating group get buy-one-get-one-free admission coupons to pick up at setup. The coupons don't work for special events or separately ticketed programs.

Tags

holiday light displaysfamily friendlycommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesholiday traditionfestive decorationsholiday cheermuseum event

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team