Illustration of a small family in knit hats riding a wooden toy car under an archway of glowing string lights in the snow (Trees on the Tees)

Trees on the Tees

Visitors ride in a golf cart after dark along an enchanting path filled with beautifully decorated trees. Following the tour, guests can relax on hay bales around a fire pit to roast s'mores and drink hot cocoa.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

decatur-parks.org

When

Ages

All ages (Children 2 and younger do not need a ticket)

Food & Drink

Guests can roast s’mores and sip hot cocoa; holiday banquets for groups of 50 or more include appetizers, dessert, and bar service.

Going?

Location

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Decatur, IL 62521 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-light fans

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets as soon as they go on sale on November 5, or grab VIP Cart tickets the day before.
  • Dress warmly for an open-air golf cart ride after dark, then plan to linger by the fire pit afterward.
  • Book a banquet early if you're planning a group holiday party, since the park district urges groups to book fast and dates are limited.
  • Leave time after your ride to roast s'mores on the hay bales by the fire pit and warm up with hot cocoa.

Special Events & Promotions

  • VIP Cart tickets go on sale November 4, a day before general tickets.
  • Trees on the Tees Banquets: holiday party packages for groups of 50+ at Hickory Point Banquet Center, ending with a cart ride through the trees.

Links & Contact

Run by Decatur Park District

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the experience like?

You ride a golf cart after dark along a path of decorated trees. Afterward, pull up a hay bale by the fire pit to roast s'mores and sip hot cocoa.

Is there food and drink?

After the cart ride there are s'mores to roast by the fire pit and hot cocoa to drink.

How do I get tickets?

VIP Cart tickets go on sale November 4, and general tickets go on sale November 5. Tickets are sold through the Decatur Park District's online ticketing site.

Can I host a holiday party here?

Yes. Trees on the Tees Banquets at Hickory Point Banquet Center are for parties of 50 or more. They include a two-hour banquet rental, appetizers, dessert, bar service, linens and holiday décor, followed by a cart ride through the trees. Contact Susan Keane for dates.

How can I get involved?

You can become an event sponsor or a tree sponsor, or volunteer. Contact Katie Myers at the Decatur Park District.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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