The World's Tallest Glass Tree
- Presented By:
- World's Tallest Glass Tree
- Dates:
- 12/5/2025, 12/6/2025, 12/7/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/13/2025, 12/14/2025
- Location:
- Yerkes Observatory
- Address:
- 373 W. Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191
- Time:
- Fridays 4-7pm | Saturdays & Sundays 12-7pm
- Price:
- $20: Ages 13+ | Kids 12 and under FREE | $30: Multi-Day Pass $150 VIP Pass: Includes entrance for 4 + Parking and glass-adding experience
- Email:
- info@yerkesobservatory.org
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Details
Witness the building of the World’s Tallest Glass Tree, live glassblowing, steel sculpting and wood working.
The World’s Tallest Glass Tree promotes lifelong family memories, inspiring children and adults alike. You and your family can celebrate the holidays in a festive and creative way! ALL TICKETS allow entry inside the famous Observatory’s Hagenah Rotunda for a stroll up to see the world’s largest refracting telescope in the Big Dome at this open-house experience.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
In addition to watching the beautiful glass tree come to life you can expect
- A heated market tent featuring regional artisans and craftspeople, gift shops, and a bar for beer and wine.
- The festival grounds will have chainsaw artists, outdoor fire pits with lounge seating, a warming tent with music and activities.
- Opportunities to enjoy a glassblowing experience and learn a new skill! See ticket options HERE.
Dates: Weekends, December 5 thru 14
Time: Fridays 4-7pm | Saturdays & Sundays 12-7pm
Witness the Star Topping Event Sunday, December 14 at 4pmFREE PARKING IS AT WILLIAMS BAY HIGH SCHOOL. A WARM, FREE, AND FESTIVE HOLIDAY TROLLEY WILL BE WAITING TO BRING YOU TO THE FESTIVAL.
Want to donate some glass for the tree? Visit the event website for details.