Festival of Trees & Traditions

Thursday, December 4–Sunday, December 14 Thursdays & Fridays | noon–5pm Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–5pm Thursday, December 11 | noon–7pm Each year, community members, artists, and organizations donate trees and holiday decorations that transform the museum into a dazzling winter wonderland. Donated creations are for sale and profits support the museum’s programs and special exhibitions. Bring home the holiday cheer or give your purchase to a local charity. Click here to learn more about the Festival of Trees & Traditions…

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December 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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5 – 27

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Thursday, December 4–Sunday, December 14

Thursdays & Fridays | noon–5pm

Saturdays & Sundays | 10am–5pm

Thursday, December 11 | noon–7pm

Each year, community members, artists, and organizations donate trees and holiday decorations that transform the museum into a dazzling winter wonderland. Donated creations are for sale and profits support the museum’s programs and special exhibitions. Bring home the holiday cheer or give your purchase to a local charity. Click here to learn more about the Festival of Trees & Traditions and to view the full program lineup.

A $5 fundraising surcharge is added to all museum admissions during Festival of Trees & Traditions. Registration encouraged.

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Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702, United States

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