fall-winter guide - Wisconsin Department of Tourism

D E C E M B E R E V E N T S
DEC 7-8
SAT-SUN
DEC 8
SUN
CABLE
Christmas in Cable: Enjoy Breakfast with
Santa at Lakewood’s Resort before
heading to the arts & crafts Christmas
Fair. The Lighted Christmas Parade starts
at 6:45pm followed by hot chocolate, chili
hot dogs and other treats at the
Community Center. Downtown. 715/798-
3833. www.cable4fun.com (Bayfield Co.)
COON VALLEY
Norskedalen’s Old Fashioned Christmas:
Visit log cabins heated by wood stoves
and watch as artisans spin, carve, and
bake in the traditional Norwegian pioneer
style. Horse-drawn wagon rides, kids’
crafts, delicious food, holiday pastries,
and musical entertainment. Admission
fee. Norskedalen Nature & Heritage
Center, Inc. 10am-4pm. 608/452-3424.
www.norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.)
EAGLE
Annual Ethnic Holiday Dinner at Old World
Wisconsin: Explore the fascinating
culture, food and holiday customs of
Russian immigrants at this signature
special event, held in the beautifully
decorated historic Clausing Barn.
Admission to Old World Wisconsin’s Spirit
of Christmas Past event, held the same
weekend, included. Old World Wisconsin.
4:30-7pm (12:15pm matinee on Dec 8).
262/594-2922.
www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha
Co.)
The Spirit of Christmas Past at Old World
Wisconsin: Warm up by crackling woodfired
stoves and stroll through our 19thcentury
Wisconsin village, decked out for
the holidays. Old World Wisconsin. Noon-
4pm. 262/594-6300.
www.oldworldwisconsin.org (Waukesha
Co.)
LEBANON
Country Christmas Cookie and Craft Sale:
The largest Christmas cookie and candy
sale in Wisconsin. Over 130 varieties of
cookies and candies for sale. Many craft
booths display homemade gifts and
crafts. Other food available includes fresh
cinnamon rolls, Kranz Kuchen,
homemade soups, sandwiches and a
baked potato bar. St Peter’s Lutheran
Church. Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 9am-1pm.
920/925-3342.
www.stpetersoflebanon.com (Dodge Co.)
WAUSAU
The Nutcracker: Celebrated annual
performance of the holiday classic by the
Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. Guest
dancers from the American Ballet Theater
in New York will grace the stage along
with students of the Central Wisconsin
School of Ballet. Tickets are $18, $26 and
$33. Grand Theater. Sat 1:30pm & 7pm,
Sun 1:30pm. 715/842-0988.
www.cwschoolofballet.com (Marathon
Co.)
WEST ALLIS
Rummage-A-Rama: Indoor flea market
event featuring antiques, collectibles, and
hobby items from local dealers, overstock
and closeouts from local business
owners, and rummage sales. Wisconsin
State Fair Park - Products Pavilion. Sat
9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 414/375-2024.
www.rummage-a-rama.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
WAUKESHA
Milwaukee Miniature Motors & Toy Show:
Collectible, antique to new model
automobiles, toys to buy, sell, and trade.
Waukesha Expo Center. 10am-2pm.
262/646-4114.
www.milwaukeeminiaturemotors.com
(Waukesha Co.)
DEC 13-14
FRI-SAT
GREEN BAY
NEW Zoo - Holiday Fest: Christmas
decorations, horse-drawn wagon rides,
and lights give the NEW Zoo that holiday
feeling. NEW Zoo. 4-8pm. 920/434-7841.
www.newzoo.org (Brown Co.)
DEC 13-15
FRI-SUN
JANESVILLE
Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical
Gardens: Stroll the gardens to see holiday
light displays. Step inside to enjoy a warm
beverage, the Wisconsin Garden Railway
Society’s model trains, or quilted masterpieces
from the Rock Valley Quilter’s
Guild. Rotary Botanical Gardens. 4:30-
7:30pm. 608/752-3885,
www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org (Rock
Co.)
DEC 14
SAT
BAYFIELD
Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive on the Ferry:
Santa and Mrs. Claus make a memorable
appearance in Bayfield on the Madeline
Island Ferry. Children have the
opportunity to meet Santa and have a
picture taken in the Lakeside Pavilion.
Each child will also receive a goody bag
from Mrs. Clause and refreshments
compliments of the Bayfield Chamber of
Commerce. Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion.
11:30am-1pm. 715/779-3335.
bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
DEC 14-15
SAT-SUN
MANITOWOC
A Holiday in History: In a celebration of
holiday traditions, Pinecrest’s historic
stove-heated buildings will be full of holiday
cheer and beautifully trimmed for the
season. Visitors can take part in hands-on
activities, discover craft demonstrations of
blacksmithing, butter making, and wood
stove cooking, visit with Father Christmas
and more. A one-room school Christmas
program will be held in the Shadyside
School both days at 12:30 pm. Horsedrawn
wagon rides through the Village will
be available. Admission $7 adults, $6
seniors, $5 children age 5-17, $18 families,
MCHS members half-price. 11am-
3pm. Pinecrest Historical Village.
920/684-4445.
www.mchistsoc.org/pinecrest.htm
(Manitowoc Co.)
ROTHSCHILD
Cedar Creek Art & Craft Fair: A wide
variety of vendors, including quality
handcrafted arts and crafts. Great gift
ideas. Free admission. Cedar Creek Mall.
Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
715/355-0011. www.cedarcreekmall.com
(Marathon Co.)
Above: A Holiday in History in at
Pinecrest Historic Village in Manitowoc.
Top: NEW Zoo Holiday Fest in Green Bay.
DEC 21
SAT
PLEASANT PRAIRIE
Holiday Ice Show: Holiday music, bright
lights and colorful costumes set the
atmosphere for our Pleasant Prairie
Skating School U.S. Basic Skills,
Freestyle, Synchronized and guest skaters
to entertain you and get you in the
holiday mood! $8 per person, general
seating. RecPlex Ice Arena. 5-7pm.
262/925-6755. www.RecPlexOnline.com
(Kenosha Co.)
DEC 27-28
FRI-SAT
PARK FALLS
Tuscobia Winter Ultra: Run, Bike or Ski
this race with 150-mile, 75-mile and 35-
mile distance options. Registration will
open in August. Pre-registration is
required; no race day registration. Racers
are self-supported with minimal aid
provided at two locations on the trail.
Chequamegon Canoe Club. Fri in Park
Falls; Sat in Rice Lake & Ojibwa.
651/755-5880, 612/229-9950.
tuscobia.wordpress.com (Price Co.)
DEC 28
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SAT
BOULDER JUNCTION
Boulder Junction Winter Celebration:
Festivities will include a chili dump,
bonfire, music, ice-skating, cross country
skiing and more. Boulder Junction Winter
Park. Beginning at 4pm. 715/385-2400.
www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
DEC 31
TUE
LA CROSSE
Skyrockers New Year’s Eve Fireworks at
the Bluff: Midnight fireworks on Grandad
Bluff light up the Mississippi Valley. Folks
watch from the bluff, downtown, while ice
fishing on the river, cross-country skiing
or sledding. Enjoy an early show for kids
at 6pm. Grandad Bluff. Two Shows: 6pm
& midnight. 608/782-2366.
www.skyrockers.org (La Crosse Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Droppin’ of the Carp: A unique countdown
to the New Year. Bonfire, music, food,
and the special Lowering of the Carp
countdown at 11:59pm. Downtown. 9pm-
Midnight. 608/326-8602.
www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford Co.)
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