Area Holiday Traditions
Holiday Express-Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Dec. 3-Dec. 31, 10am-4pm
Enjoy large scale model trains chugging through a festive scene of hundreds of poinsettias & fresh evergreens.
https://www.olbrich.org/events/holidayexpress.cfm
Visit the Wisconsin Executive Residence
Free tour, encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Register online for a 30-minute tour.
https://wisconsinexecutiveresidence.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=788233&module_id=410963
Henry Vilas Zoo Lights
Now – Dec. 30, Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 5:30pm-8:30pm
Enjoy time at the zoo under the glow of almost a million lights!
General Admission Tickets, children 3 and under are free.
https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/home/lights/
The Nutcracker- Holiday Classic Madison Ballet
Overture Center
For performance dates and tickets:
https://www.madisonballet.org/the-nutcracker-2022
Holiday Fantasy In Lights
Now – Jan. 1st Lights are on from dusk until dawn every night.
1156 Olin Court, Madison
Candy Canes from 4:30pm to 10:00pm every night.
Free for all to enjoy. Donations accepted at the exit.
https://fantasyinlights.com/
The Edgewater Ice Rink- skate rental offered
Wednesday – Sunday
Check ahead -weather permitting, Thursday 2-4 for tot time, kids 5 and under only.
$7 adults, $4 children
60-minute skate times, purchase tickets on-line recommended
https://www.icehousemadison.com/edgewater-ice-rink/
Madison Symphony Orchestra- A Madison Symphony Christmas
Overture Hall, Dec. 2, 3, and 4
Tickets on sale:
https://madisonsymphony.org/event/2022-madison-symphony-christmas/
Get Your Sled On!
15 Sledding Hills That Top Wisconsin Sled Riding Hills!
Whether you head to a state park, a county park, city park you’re sure to enjoy sledding in the Badger State.
https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/sledding-hills-in-wisconsin/
The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical
Now – Dec.23 Offering Matinee and Evening Shows
https://www.firesidetheatre.com/2022-season/white-christmas/
Holiday Train makes 13 stations in Wisconsin
Live concert and raising money for community food banks.
Free event, guests are encouraged to bring food or make a donation to help local communities.
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/tours/article/the-cp-holiday-train-coming-to-wisconsin