Come and experience the 24th annual Wonderland of Trees! The opening gala will occur on Friday, November 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Holland Land Office Museum. This year’s theme is “Gingerbread and Peppermint” Visit the museum to see all the wonderfully decorated trees and displays by local businesses and organizations. This year’s opening gala will feature many great gift baskets to win, including an extra special grand basket. The night will also feature holiday music by a brass quartet of the Genesee Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets are $20 or $15 for museum members, and $5 for children 12 and under.
The Wonderland of Trees will run through the end of December, so there is plenty of time to stop by during the holiday season. Admission to the Wonderland of Trees is included in regular museum admission: listed on the homepage of the website.
The basket raffle winners will be drawn on Friday, December 14th. Be sure to stop by the museum to get your tickets. Tickets are $5/sheet (25 tickets) or $20/5 sheets, and for the Grand Prizes, the tickets are $5/ticket or $20/5 tickets.
Further holiday events will also be held throughout the season. If you would like to participate by decorating a tree, contributing a basket, or general sponsorship, please contact the museum.
Each year, hundreds of visitors come to the museum from November to January to view nearly forty trees, festive pictures, and holiday displays decorated by local businesses and organizations. The Wonderland of Trees is not only great publicity, but a great way to give back to the community, support historical and education programming at the Holland Land Office Museum, and spread Holiday cheer to all!
By participating in the Wonderland of Trees, you or your business are eligible to receive:
Advertisement in the Wonderland of Trees program
Advertisements on the Holland Land Office Museum Facebook page and website
Membership to the Holland Purchase Historical Society
As per our usual policy, not-for-profit organizations may participate in the Wonderland of Trees for $10; sponsorship for not-for-profits is optional but will include the benefits listed above. All proceeds from the Wonderland of Trees help the Holland Land Office Museum with operating costs and funding educational programs for the public.
Are you uncertain about decorating a tree or a picture? There are many other ways to support this event: sponsorships will include all of the benefits listed above even if you choose not to decorate a tree. We will need trees to be set up, as well as donations, items, baskets, and gift certificates for our basket auction that will take place throughout November and December. Please consider the sponsorship level that works best for you. Tress can be decorated at the museum from October 26th until the opening night.