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  • Christmas with the Choristers: With Glory and Good Will

    Saber Center for the Performing Arts 8222 South 51st Street, Franklin, United States

      Your holidays officially start with the Choristers! Delight in festive favorites and timeless carols that will fill your heart with the joy of the Christmas season. Experience the grandeur of Francis Poulenc’s Gloria as we are joined by the Concord Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Jamin Hoffman, and soprano Kathy Pyeatt. Stay after […]

    $12 – $22
  • It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    Experience the magic of Christmas like never before! This uplifting holiday classic comes to life as a high-energy radio play, blending 1940s retro charm with hilarious theatrical hijinks, as five multi-talented actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs and lovable Christmas spirit, right in front of your eyes (and ears). A […]

    $25
  • La Crosse Community Threatre

    La Crosse Community Theatre: One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall

    La Crosse Community Theatre 428 Front Street South, La Crosse, United States

    Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! Watch as the La Crosse Community Theatre puts on a performance with a diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall Santa to an overeager mall cop, from a pair of brainy misfit teenagers to a pair of battling actors in a production of A Christmas […]

  • Come From Away

    Come From Away

    Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Experience […]

    $25 – $150
  • Tsuzamen Combo

    Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center 504 S. Brearly St., Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Mike Bell brings back the ever more popular band Tsuzamen for its fourth show at the Wild Hog. The name of the band means together, an especially important concept for our times. And the band plays well together, its music rooted in the Klezmer tradition with creative extensions and expansions.

    $2 – $4
  • The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

    The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

    Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine), this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the holidays. As one of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker guarantees an enchanting evening of festive fun for all ages. Nearly 200 dancers, including students […]

    $50 – $200
  • Wilderness First Responder Courses at Camp Pepin

    YMCA Camp Pepin 10915 E Lake Dr., Stockholm, WI, United States

    Hosted at Camp Pepin, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and […]

  • Shark Week

    Shark Week

    Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States

    Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans that once covered the region. During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour. For just $3 per bag, […]

    $15.99 – $24.99
  • Rudolph Country Christmas

    Rudolph Country Christmas 213200 State Hwy 97, Rudolph

    Community Christmas event featuring 5k run, Christmas market, Drone show (new this year!), parade, petting zoo, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa Visit, live music and much more. Full details with times located at link shared below.

    Free
  • WPR Pop-up concert at Madison’s Woodman’s East with the East High School Strings Ensemble

    Woodman’s Madison (East) 3817 Milwaukee St, Madison

    WPR is planning a little extra joy this season with a special pop-up performance at Woodman’s East on Milwaukee Street in Madison. Shoppers will be treated to live classical and holiday music performed by members of the Madison East High School Strings Ensemble between 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 13. It’s a celebration […]

    Free
  • Santa Cycle Rampage

    Breese Stevens Field 917 Mifflin St., Madison, United States

    Get ready to roll into holiday magic! Join hundreds of Santas, Mrs. Claus, elves, reindeer, snowmen, the Grinch, dreidels, and more for a slow-rolling holiday parade on wheels. It’s part bike ride, part costume party, and all-out seasonal joy! 10:00 AM – Arrival at Breese Stevens Field • Bike Jousting • Slow Races • Refreshments […]

    $18
  • 2025 Winterfest

    Madison Waldorf School 4100 Nakoma Rd, Madison

    Winterfest is a day of food, fun, kids activities, shopping … and a pinch of wonder! Buy local and get your holiday shopping done while the kids brave the exciting Dragon Maze, search for hidden gnomes, wonder at the Magic Gift Room, see a puppet show … and more! Plus, our annual Gnome Scavenger Hunt […]