December2014

DECEMBER 1-6 2014 HOLIDAY FANTASY IN LIGHTS Madison, WI Friday, Nov.14, 2014 -Jan. 4, 2015 5:00 pm - 08:00 pm Olin Park (1156 Olin-Turville Ct., Downtown Madison Get in the holiday spirit with the annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights display at Olin Park near downtown Madison. Gather your family and take a drive through the holiday-themed LED displays that you can cherish long after the snow has melted. Free admission. CHRISTMAS CARD TOWN ELKHORN, WI Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 06:30 pm Peoples Bank, Elkhorn, WI Experience the small town comfort and joy of the holiday season in Elkhorn. Join Peoples Bank Friday, December 5th at 6:30pm as we light up the town with Christmas Spirit at the Town Christmas Tree Lighting with the big man himself, Santa Claus, and a special helper wave their wand to magically light the tree in the downtown square. Afterwards, all are welcome to the Matheson Memorial Library for the Peoples Bank sponsored Santa and Mrs. Claus Reception. Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, music and crafts while the kids wait for their turn to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Parents don’t forget to bring your cameras to capture this memorable moment. LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE Monroe, WI Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 6:00pm- pm Downtown Monroe on the Square Enjoy the Lighted Christmas Parade beginning at 6pm, followed by a reception with Santa at WI Bank and Trust. Kids can meet Santa and have their photo taken thanks to the Monroe Noon Optimists. Treats and crafts will also be offered. CHRISTMAS CARD TOWN ELKHORN, WI Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 01:30 pm DOWNTOWN Elkhorn, WI Grab a spot downtown to watch the 33rd Annual Christmas Card Town Parade. Many line up to see the Christmas decorated floats, novelty acts, music, animals, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. ST. NICHOLAS DAY New Glarus, WI Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 8:00am-01:00pm Swiss Church Christmas Cookie Walk held at the Swiss Church. Includes bratzeli, cookies, and candy. These delicious treats go fast, so shop early. CHRISTMAS AT THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE Madison, WI Dec 3, 2014 Noon-2pm. Dec 4, 2014 Noon-2pm. Dec 6, 2014 9am-Noon Dec 10, 2014 Noon-2pm. Dec 11, 2014 Noon-2pm. Dec 13, 2014 9am-Noon 99 Cambridge Rd., Maple Bluff Village We welcome you to visit and tour the beautifully decorated Wisconsin Executive Residence during our holiday open house tours! Tours are free of admission. Parties of 20 or more are asked to call (608) 246-5501 to make a reservation. Street parking is available just outside the residence gates. Handicapped parking available upon request at the time of arrival. Cameras may be used during your tour. Non-perishable food items will be collected in support of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The Executive Residence is handicapped accessible. HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN RIPLEY PARK Cambridge, WI Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 12:00am Ripley Park, Cambridge, WI **This event is available throughout the season. Bring your friends and family to see approximately a half mile of festive lights and displays light up Ripley Park in Cambridge. This spectacular light display will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Drive through the winter scenery in the comfort of your car. All proceeds from Holiday Lights In Ripley Park benefit the Cambridge Community Activities Program. VICTORIAN VILLAGE CHRISTMAS Cambridge, WI Friday, Dec. 5-7, 2014 8:00am-01:00pm Cambridge, WI xperience the original country Christmas in the Victorian village of Cambridge. Fabulous shopping in Victorian storefronts, enjoy free horse-drawn hayrides , visits and photos with Santa, Pop Up Art Gallery, Elf Shelf Kids Activities and Shopping, Caroling, Cookies, dress up Vintage photos, Strolling Madrigal Singers, magical Holiday Lights Display at Lake Ripley Park , traditional tree lighting ceremony, CAP’s Breakfast with Santa, pet photos with Santa and more. This annual event is one of the keystone events for Cambridge, Wisconsin. Come celebrate the holidays in our quaint, welcoming village. The event runs from Friday evening through Saturday and Sunday the first weekend in December. It’s three festive days of holiday fun. Download Brochure HOLIDAY LIGHTS Stoughton, WI Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 kickoff: 5:30pm Stoughton Park, Stoughton, WI **This event is available throughout the season. The 2014 Holiday Light Display presented by the Stoughton Fire Department will be illuminated at Stoughton Rotary Park at the corner of 6th and Jefferson St., just east of the Fire Station. The display features new additions for 2014 with the 100,00 lights! All of the lights will be sequenced to your favorite holiday music, broadcast over 88.5 FM radio. Stroll down to the park or view it from your auto. BRODHEAD FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL Brodhead, WI Friday, Dec. 5- 3pm - 8:30 pm Dec 6, 2014 8:00 am-7 pm Brodhead, WI. This event is packed with free & fun activities! Beginning at 3pm on Friday night, the festival offers free photos with Santa, fire rings for hot dog and marshmallow roasting, kettle corn, a tree lighting, an Arts & Crafts Show, free carriage rides, Ice sculpting, free cookie decorating, tattoos, and face painting for kids, food stands (that include chili, walking tacos, s'mores, hot chocolate), a free petting zoo, 50/50 raffle, Cindy Lou Who costume contest, a decorated pet contest, a free lighted parade (that includes Santa, the Grinch, Ronad McDonald and contestants from Cindy Lou Who), a frozen t-shirt contest, a bake sale, breakfast with Santa, free home tours, and a Christmas Cookie Walk! See the full brochure at: Fire & Ice Festival VICTORIAN HOLIDAY Stoughton, WI Friday, Dec. 5-6, 2014 6:00pm- 10:00pm Stoughton Park, Stoughton, WI **This event is available throughout the season. Kick off Stoughton’s Victorian Holiday Weekend with an evening of holiday delight in support of the American Cancer Society at 206 W. Prospect Street. Enjoy complimentary hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, and fabulous silent auction with proceeds going to the Relay for Life of Stoughton/Oregon/McFarland. Donations of good will accepted upon entry. Other activities scheduled at this event include: Victorian Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9am - 4pm The Victorian Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale is sure to be a crowd- pleaser. This popular event will be held at River Bluff Middle School, 235 N. Forrest Street. Concessions are available or sample some of the many treats area restaurants will be making for the Victorian Holiday Celebration. This Holiday Arts Show is always a huge success receiving accolades from visitors near and far. Madrigal Singers Caroling Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10am - 12pm Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers, in full period costume, stroll through the downtown shopping area singing holiday music. Special Activities for Children Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 – 3pm Kids and parents, make your way to The Next Generation, 161 E. Main Street for a special children's activity! Festively Illuminated Fire Truck Parade Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30pm Area fire departments get into the holiday spirit by decorating their fire trucks with lights and music! The parade pits fire departments from Stoughton and neighboring communities all vying for top truck decorations. The parade begins at the Wal-Mart parking lot and continues downtown on Main Street. It ends at the fire station where you can enjoy hot cider and homemade cookies, and visit with Santa. Breakfast with Santa Sunday, Dec. 7 from 8am – 12pm Come have a pancake breakfast with Santa at the American Legion, 803 N. Page Street! All you can eat pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, milk, juice and coffee! The Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers will perform every hour, and proceeds from the event will go toward the music program. **$8 adults, $4 for kids under 10. VERONA CHRISTMAS Verona, WI Friday, Dec. 6, 2014 kickoff: 9:30am American Legion Hall, 207 Legion St., Verona. The Verona Lions will welcome Santa to town in Verona. The morning will start with a light breakfast available at 9:30. At ten o’clock the very popular Wayne the Wizard will take the stage and amaze all ages with his magic act. Santa will arrive at 10:30 and families will have an opportunity to visit with him until noon. Wayne the Wizard will stay around and create balloon objects for the children while they wait to talk with Santa. Throughout the morning members of the Lions Club will provide free children’s vision screening using the latest in digital screening equipment. Don’t forget to bring your cameras and get photos of your children or grandchildren with Santa. SNOWFLAKE CRAFT FAIR Edgerton, WI Friday, Dec. 6, 2014 9:30am-3 pm Edgerton High School, Edgerton. 24th annual holiday craft fair. caroling, lunch, hourly door prises HAYRIDES WITH SANTA Fort Atkinson, WI Friday, Dec. 6, 2014 10:00am-01:00 pm Badger Bank WI Santa is coming to Badger Bank! Stop on by and get your wishes in. Refreshments to be provided. Bring the family! WINTER FARMERS & ART MARKET Fort Atkinson, WI Friday, Dec. 7, 2014 11:00am-05:00 pm Downtown Ft. Atkinson The 6th Annual Fort Winter Farmers & Art Market! Our goal is to create a welcoming environment with activities that will produce a fantastic holiday shopping experience. Our commitment is to the small farmer/producer and local artisan. December 7th is dedicated to providing opportunities for our greater community to SHOP LOCAL for all of their holiday needs HOLIDAY GIFTING ART & CRAFT SHOW Kenosha, WI Friday, Dec. 6 Dec 6, 2014 8:00 am-7 pm Kenosha Tech College. Last-minute shoppers can find that handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday gift at the fourth annual Gateway Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) annual holiday fund-raiser on Gateway Technical College's Kenosha Campus, 3520-30th Ave. Artists, crafters and specialty item vendors will provide their unique and quality items to the public. Handmade art and craft items will be featured. Food will be available.