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SUMMARY:Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
DESCRIPTION:The annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will once again rumble through Wisconsin on part of its journey through the northern U.S. and Canada! Check out fun stops with beautiful lights and entertainment – the stops will take place along its CP route in Wisconsin from Tuesday\, December 9th through Thursday\, December 11th!\n\nThe dynamic lights dancing on the cars of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train adds to the magical holiday feel – and makes it easy to spot as it rumbles across the state!\n\nHere are the scheduled stops and duration for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train through Wisconsin\, from Sturtevant through the Milwaukee area and on to La Crosse\, with plenty of stops in between! Again this year\, there is no stop in downtown Milwaukee; however\, they did retain the stop in Caledonia\, in northern Racine County. Basically\, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train follows the same route as the Amtrak train – but it will really catch your eye and fill you with holiday spirit. Performers at all Wisconsin stops include American Authors and Pynk Beard. Enjoy!\n\nCanadian Pacific Holiday Train Schedule:\n \n\n\n\n\nStation\nAddress\nDate\nArrival\nEvent Times\nDeparture\n\n\n\n\nSturtevant\n9900 East Exploration Ct.\, Amtrak Depot\nTues 12-09\n6:45 pm\n7:00 – 7:30 pm\n7:35 pm\n\n\nCaledonia\n11402 County G (the 5 1/2 Mile Road crossing)\nTues 12-09\n8:00 pm\n8:15 – 8:45 pm\n8:50 pm\n\n\nWauwatosa\nHarwood Ave Crossing\nWed 12-10\n4:00 pm\n4:15 – 4:45 pm\n4:50 pm\n\n\nHartland\nLevel crossing at Cottonwood Avenue\nWed 12-10\n5:30 pm\n5:45 – 6:15 pm\n6:20 pm\n\n\nOconomowoc\nSilver Lake Street Railway Crossing\, north side\nWed 12-10\n6:30 pm\n6:45 – 7:15 pm\n7:20 pm\n\n\nWatertown\nBrandt Quirt Park parking lot\, adjacent to track\nWed 12-10\n7:45 pm\n8:00 – 8:30 pm\n8:35 pm\n\n\nColumbus\nAmtrak Depot\nWed 12-10\n9:00 pm\n9:15 – 9:45 pm\n9:50 pm\n\n\nPortage\nCP Yard adjacent to Averbeck Street\nThurs 12-11\n1:00 pm\n1:15 – 1:45 pm\n1:50 pm\n\n\nWisconsin Dells\n100 West La Crosse Street\, Amtrak Depot\nThurs 12-11\n2:30 pm\n2:45 – 3:15 pm\n3:20 pm\n\n\nMauston\nDivision Street railway crossing\nThurs 12-11\n4:00 pm\n4:15 – 4:40 pm\n4:45 pm\n\n\nTomah\n205 North Superior Avenue\, Amtrak Depot\nThurs 12-11\n5:15 pm\n5:30 – 6:00 pm\n6:05 pm\n\n\nSparta\nCorner of South Water Street and Milwaukee Street\nThurs 12-11\n6:35 pm\n6:50 – 7:20 pm\n7:25 pm\n\n\nLa Crosse\nAmtrak Station\, 601 Saint Andrew Street\nThurs 12-11\n8:15 pm\n8:30 – 9:00 pm\n9:05 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosest State Trunk Tour Highways to each stop (hint: Highway 16 hits basically all of them from Hartland on west!):\n\n \n\n\nSturtevant: Highway 20\, Highway 11\, Highway 31\n\n Caledonia: I-41/94\, Highway 31\, Highway 32\, Highway 38\n\n Wauwatosa: Highway 181\, US 18\, I-41\, I-94\n\n Hartland: Highway 16\, Highway 83\n\n Oconomowoc: Highway 16\, Highway 67\n\n Watertown: Highway 16\, Highway 19\, Highway 26\n\n Columbus: Highway 16\, Highway 60\, Highway 73\, Highway 89\, US 151\n\n Portage: Highway 16\, Highway 33\, I-39\, US 51\n\n Wisconsin Dells: I-90/94\, U.S. 12\, Highway 13\, Highway 16\, Highway 23\, US 12\n\n Mauston: US 12\, Highway 16\, Highway 58\, Highway 82\, I-90/94\n\n Tomah: US 12\, Highway 16\, Highway 21\, Highway 131\, I-90/94\n\n Sparta: Highway 16\, Highway 21\, Highway 27\, Highway 71\, I-90\n\n La Crosse: I-90\, Highway 16\, Highway 33\, Highway 35\, US 14\, US 53\, US 61\, I-90\n\n\n\n\nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/canadian-pacific-holiday-train/
LOCATION:Canadian Pacific Railway
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Oshkosh Celebration of Lights
DESCRIPTION:The Oshkosh Celebration of Lights is back for its 24th year! Once again this lively event is taking place at the EAA Grounds at Wittman Regional Airport\, where the EAA AirVenture takes place. That puts it along I-41 between the Highway 26 & 44/91 interchanges for easy access – and it’s just as much fun! This year\, it runs from Friday\, November 28th through Wednesday\, December 31st every evening from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. \nPeruse a beautiful stretch of illuminated holiday wonder. A 100-foot tree\, sculptured scenes\, twinkling animated light displays and accompanying holiday music makes this part of Oshkosh magical during the holidays. \nAlong with walking or driving through \, you can enjoy a horse-pulled wagon ride through the grounds on select nights! You can book and pay for a carriage at 920-303-9200; they reserve rides in half-hour increments from 6pm to 8:30pm on the Monday and Wednesday evenings of December 1st\, 3rd\, 8th\, 10th\, 15th\, and 17th. Reservations are required. Horse-pulled wagon rides hold up to 16 people and run $15 for adults\, $10 for kids 4-18\, kids under 4 are free provided they sit on a lap. The ticket also includes the drive through the park. \n \nSanta will also be in his Workshop December 3rd – 23rd from 5:30 – 8:30 pm – Christmas Eve he’ll be out with his reindeer delivering presents\, of course! \nGeneral Admission per carload is $20.00 with $5.00 off with a donation of a sealed hygiene item or non-perishable in-date food item. Food pantries across the area – scheduled by United Way – benefit from Celebration of Lights\, so you’re helping for the holidays\, too! You can also enter the Beck’s Meats $50 gift card weekly drawing. \nOshkosh Celebration of Lights is open every day\, 5:30pm – 9:00pm. I-41\, U.S. 45\, and Highways 21\, 26\, 44\, 76\, and 91 all bring you to Oshkosh! \nOshkosh Celebration of Lights Address:\nEAA Grounds\n1858 Neunteufel Avenue\nOshkosh\, WI 54902\n(920) 303-9200\nWebsite\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/oshkosh-celebration-lights/
LOCATION:EAA Grounds\, 1858 Neunteufel Avenue\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Sam's Christmas Village & Light Tour\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour is a HUGE show that claims over 16 MILLION LIGHTS – so it’s probably visible from space. It runs November 28th\, 2025 – January 1st\, 2026. Sam’s\, located right along the Apple River in Somerset\, features a 1/2-mile walk-through light tour\, plenty of woods with trees adorned with holiday lights\, a 500-foot light tunnel\, a 50-foot animated tree\, and fun for all ages across 40+ acres of holiday beauty. Sam’s also features a European-style Christmas market with plenty of ideas for holiday gifts\, treats\, and a lot more. \nSam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour is open seven days a week. On select Mondays and Tuesdays\, it’s Drive-Thru only; Wednesdays through Sundays\, it’s a walk-through. Hours are 5 pm – 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays\, 5 pm – 10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. \nTickets range from $15 for adults for the drive-thru $22 for the walk-thru. Kids ages 4-10 are $19; it’s free for kids 3 and younger. Military IDs get your 50% off admission as well. Parking is $10 cash on walk-through nights. You can also buy multi-day passes and there are special evening promotions on occasion\, get more details here. \nFor even more adventure\, Sam’s offers S’more Cabins\, which you can book starting at $129 and enjoy the heated cabin\, a S’more kit for up to 8 people\, a campfire starter kit\, firewood\, and even a special visit from Santa. They have 21 cabins to choose from\, and you can book them on drive-thru nights. \nYou’ll find Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour just off Highways 35 and 64 in Somerset\, Wisconsin\, along the Apple River in St. Croix County. \nSam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour Address:\n710 Spring Street\nSomerset\, WI 54025\n(715) 247-5099\nWebsite\n\nInstagram Page \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/sams-christmas-village-light-tour-somerset/
LOCATION:Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour\, 710 Spring Street\, Somerset\, WI\, 54025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Lights in Lincoln Park\, Manitowoc
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Park Zoo is a terrific free zoo in the “Coolest Coast” city of Manitowoc. Every holiday season\, Lights In Lincoln Park dazzles with a “twinkly bright drive-thru wonder” November 28th-29th\, December 4th-6th\, and then EVERY evening from December 11th through the 29th\, 2025! \nAlong with beautiful lights on trees\, trellises and more\, enjoy over 70 wild animal light displays\, many with animated characters. Among them is animated elephant\, a wood duck\, a standing polar bear\, an animated wolf\, and whispering pine tree… just to give you an idea of what you’ll get to enjoy. This is the 14th annual Lights in Lincoln Park and they manage to add new features every year. \nAdmission is $5 donation per car and proceeds go to benefit zoo educational programs and enhancements to the Lincoln Park Zoo. You can enter from Waldo/Lincoln Boulevard\, right where U.S. 10 and Highway 42 meet. It’s just north of downtown Manitowoc\, about five minutes east of I-43\, following the U.S. 10 (Waldo Blvd.) exit. It’s just west of Highway 42/Memorial Drive\, which is a beautiful drive along the shores of Lake Michigan between Manitowoc and Two Rivers. \nLights In Lincoln Park Hours:\nNovember 28th – December 6th: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm- Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\nDecember 11th – December 29th: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm- Every Night\nYou can visit Santa on Cabin 1 on Friday nights: November 28th and December 5th\, 12th\, and 19th. \nLights in Lincoln Park Family Night Fun Walks are Tuesday\, November 25th\, Wednesday\, December 3rd\, and Tuesday\, December 30th\, 2025 from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm\, featuring a fun walk through the Lincoln Park Lights. It’s a great way for the whole family to enjoy the lights and get some steps in! Admission for the Family Night Fun Walk is $5/person or $10/family. \nLights In Lincoln Park Address:\nLincoln Park Zoo\n900 Quay Street (just off Highway 42\, blocks from U.S. 10)\nManitowoc\, WI 54220\nWebsite\n \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/lights-in-lincoln-park-manitowoc/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Zoo\, 900 Quay Street\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Marshfield Rotary Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Marshfield Rotary Winter Wonderland celebrates its 20th year in 2025! Since 2006\, Rotary Winter Wonderland has grown to reach over 2\,000\,000 lights along with dozens of additional displays. It takes place in Marshfield’s beautiful Wildwood Park & Zoo\, were you can enjoy the drive-thru route and/or the walking route. Doing both is recommended to fully enjoy all of the lights and displays. \nThere is no admission charge; however free will donations of food and cash are accepted to help the local food pantries and keep it running. Since it began in 2006\, Marshfield Rotary Winter Wonderland has provided over 670\,000 food items to food pantries in Marshfield and the surrounding area. \n \nCan you bring your pets? Sure\, but only if you have them ride with you in the car on the drive-thru portion of the lights. Since it takes place at Wildwood Zoo\, pets are not allowed outside for the sake of the zoo animals’ safety. (You can\, however\, bring kids!) \nWinter Wonderland will be open 7 days a week starting right after Thanksgiving and continuing through New Years Eve. The grounds will be open from 5pm to 9pm. They typically stay open even during inclement weather but you can verify on specific night on their Facebook page. \nWildwood Park & Zoo is easy to access on a road trip; it’s along Central Avenue\, the Historic Route of Highway 13\, on the south side of Marshfield not too far north of U.S. 10 and Highway 80. Highway 13’s “through-pass” route and the southern terminus of Highway 97 also come near\, and a southerly ride on Central past downtown brings you right there. There are walk-in entrances at both the north and south sides of the Zoo\, along with parking at each\, and a drive through entrance off of W. 17th Street. Parking lot spaces are limited; additional parking can be found along Balboa\, Adams and Locust\, all which run north to south. \nMarshfield Rotary Winter Wonderland Address:\nWildwood Park & Zoo\n1800 S. Roddis Avenue (for GPS)\nMarshfield\, WI 54449\nWebsite\nFacebook Page \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/marshfield-rotary-winter-wonderland/
LOCATION:Wildwood Zoo\, 608 W. 17th Street\, Marshfield\, WI\, 54449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Making Spirits Bright Holiday Light Show\, Sheboygan
DESCRIPTION:Sheboygan hosts the 14th annual Making Spirits Bright Holiday Light Show from Friday\, November 28th through December 31st\, except for Christmas Eve\, December 24th. \nMaking Spirits Bright takes place at Evergreen Park in Sheboygan. You can enjoy a 1.1 mile route through the park\, enjoying hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights in displays choreographed to music aired on the dedicated 89.1FM radio setting. The show will be open from 5:00 to 9:00 PM every day from November 28th through New Year’s Eve\, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. \nAcross the street you can visit the Quarryview Center for entertainment\, wreath raffles\, concessions\, a visit with Santa and the opportunity to board a trolley to take you through the park. The fun at Quarryview Center is available Fridays & Saturdays from 5-9pm through December 23rd. \nAdmission to Making Spirits Bright is FREE! However\, food pantry donations are requested. Items will be delivered to the Sheboygan County Food Bank each night and their volunteers disburse to food pantries throughout the county. With the significant increase in people needing help with basic necessities\, the event has historically brought in thousands of pounds of donated items each year. \nEvergreen Park is just off Highway 42 in Sheboygan\, just southeast of its interchange with I-43 and a few miles north of the junctions with Highways 23 and 28. Here’s a map of the driving path\, right off Highway 42 at Evergreen Park on the north side of Sheboygan (.pdf). \n \n \nMaking Spirits Bright Holiday Light Show Address:\nEvergreen Park/Quarryview Center\n3100 Calumet Drive (Highway 42)\nSheboygan\, WI 53083\nWebsite\nFacebook Page \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/making-spirits-bright-holiday-light-show/
LOCATION:Evergreen Park\, 3100 Calumet Drive\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:WPS Garden of Lights at Green Bay Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:The WPS Garden of Lights brings the magic to the Green Bay Botanical Garden for the 29th year on Thursdays through Sundays November 20th-23rd\, November 27th-30th\, December 4th-7th\, 11th-14th\, 18th-21st\, 26th-29th.  \nCheck out more than 325\,000 twinkling lights. Discover a spectacular array of botanical-themed light displays featuring an enchanted icicle forest\, glistening flowers\, a dazzling 60-foot walk-through butterfly house\, and much more. The show is topped off with northeastern Wisconsin’s tallest and brightest shining tree. Enjoy this stunning winter landscape by foot or take a horse-drawn wagon ride. \nEvent capacity is limited\, so try to pre-buy your tickets online and arrive during the date and time frame of your tickets. \nSpecial features at the WPS Garden of Lights: \n\nExplore a quarter of a million twinkling lights in botanical-themed light displays\nIndulge in a tasty treat or beverage from the Winterberry Café (they don’t allow carry-ins)\nEnjoy a model train exhibit set up by the G-Gagers Train Club\nWarm up by the campfire\nShop for holiday gifts in the WPS Trellis Gift Shop\nFREE parking onsite; overflow parking is also free and within walking distance\n\nOther Special Dates & Features:\nHorse-Drawn Wagon Rides will be available as in previous years. Seating will be limited\, with up to 10 guests per wagon; first come\, first served. Tickets for the horse-drawn wagon rides must also be purchased in advance. \nLetters to Santa will be available every night before Christmas; just place him in the North Pole mailbox. \nPhotos with Santa will not be available at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens this year\, but appointments can be made at the nearby Ambroslus Studios at 2851 S. Packerland Drive by appointment. Call (920) 494-2294 to make one. \nThe WPS Trellis Gift Shop will be open every event night from 4:30 pm to 9 pm. You can shop for holiday gifts\, home décor\, locally handcrafted art and unique gardening items. \nDated and timed entry tickets must be purchased in advance to ensure proper capacity and parking availability. Parking is free and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nYou’ll find the WPS Garden of Lights inside Green Bay Botanical Garden along Larsen Road\, just off Packerland Drive. It’s about a mile west of I-41\, between Highway 54 and Highways 29/32. I-43\, U.S. 141\, and Highways 57 and 172 all bring you to Green Bay\, too. \nWPS Garden of Lights Address:\nGreen Bay Botanical Garden\n2600 Larsen Road\nGreen Bay\, WI 54303\n(920) 490-9457\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n \n  \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/wps-garden-lights/
LOCATION:Green Bay Botanical Garden\, 2600 Larsen Road\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Janesville Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Janesville Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens is an annual holiday highlight in Janesville\, the “City of Parks.” Follow the illuminated garden pathways on an evening stroll through the 20-acre botanical gardens\, where the wintry garden paths are brought to life with more than 2 MILLION lights\, themed light displays and animations\, beautifully decorated trees\, dangling icicle lights hung from the tallest trees in the Garden and more. Santa makes periodic stops (get the dates HERE)\, and they have other events like Silly Scarf Night\, Holiday Sweater Night\, and more. \nBack by popular demand are the Selfie Stops & Photo Opps\, with fun props and amazing backdrops that offer holiday photo opportunities both indoors and out. Step inside to enjoy a warm beverage as you watch the 200′ electric model train display\, hand-sewn quilts\, festive local musicians and holiday shopping. \nNEW in 2025\, you are invited to linger and celebrate in their indoor Christmas Market from December 13-23\, featuring Artisan vendors with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts\, a limited-edition 2025 holiday ornament\, and holiday food & drink! \nThe Holiday Light Show is open from 4:30pm – 9:00pm from November 28th\, 2025 through January 3rd\, 2026. \nAdmission is $15 for people age 13 and up online\, $18 at the gate. Children 3-12 are $5\, kids 2 and under are free. Get Tickets Here! \n \nOn-site parking will be available\, but you can also take advantage of their FREE shuttle service\, beginning at 4:15pm each day of the show. The shuttle picks up visitors at Dawson Field and drops them off at Rotary Botanical Gardens. The shuttle will run throughout the duration of the Holiday Light Show. Dawson Field is located minutes from Rotary Botanical Gardens\, at 920 Beloit Ave\, Janesville\, Wisconsin\, 53546. \nThe Janesville Rotary Gardens are (obviously) in Janesville\, where Highways 11\, 14\, 26\, and U.S. 51 all come together\, as well as I-39/90. \nJanesville Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens Address:\n1455 Palmer Drive\nJanesville\, WI 53545\n(608) 752-3885\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n\nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/janesville-holiday-light-show/
LOCATION:Rotary Botanical Gardens\, 1455 Palmer Drive\, Janesville\, WI\, 53545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Christkindlmarkt Door County
DESCRIPTION:The spirit of the holidays are alive when you explore the Christkindlmarkt Door County\, running three weekends (November 28th-30th\, December 5th-7th\, December 12th-14th) in 2025. \nThis is the first-ever European style Christmas Market\, and it’s put on by the Sister Bay Historical Society. Come shop local artisans and vendors and enjoy warm drinks and food. The Christkindlmarkt Door County is being held at the Society’s site\, known as “Corner Of The Past” at Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road. The beautiful tree-filled grounds and historic buildings will be filled with artists selling their handmade art\, crafts and Christmas ornaments under a myriad of twinkling lights. Imagine the air filled with the fragrance of sizzling bratwurst\, roasted nuts\, pastries and hot-spiced gluhwein. \nPeach Barn Farmhouse Brewery is the event’s exclusive beer vendor\, serving an array of fine beers from the Music & Beer Hall tent just behind the event’s Drinks Hut. Peach Barn is also once again brewing a special Winter Ale for Christkindlmarkt. In its first appearance at Christkindlmarkt\, Island Orchard Cider of Ellison Bay is supplying one of its award-winning hard apple ciders to Christkindlmarkt\, available for purchase in the Drinks Hut. \nAnderson House\, the refurbished late 1800’s home on the museum property\, will again feature the popular pop-up bakery that debuted at the first annual event\, and will offer a wide selection of decorated cookies\, cardamom coffeecake\, pecan rolls\, pies\, and other baked goods. A unique selection of new and gently used Christmas ornaments and decorations\, plus vintage-style toys\, will also be on display and for sale in Anderson House. \nChildren can enjoy Kinder Punch or hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. Santa Claus will be waiting in the cozy Anderson House to hear the children’s Christmas wishes while llama’s are grazing outside under the lit Christmas trees. Christmas music fills the air as you stroll through the booths or warm yourself by the fire pit. This is a great way to begin the Christmas holidays\, definitely plan on making a stop here if your road trip plans include Door County in the coming weeks! \nLIVE MUSIC at this year’s market will be performed on the stage inside the Music & Beer Hall: \nSat.\, Nov. 29\, 2:00-3:00 pm – Carolers from Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay \nSat.\, Dec. 6\, 1:00-2:00 pm – joint performance by Gibraltar Middle School & High School Bands \nSat.\, Dec. 6\, 2:00-3:00 pm – Gibraltar High School Jazz Combo \nSat.\, Dec. 6\, 3:30-4:30 pm – The Zelnio Family and Friends Carolers \nFri.\, Dec. 12\, 1:00-3:00 pm – Singer-Guitarist Billy Dave Sherman \nSat.\, Dec. 13\, 1:00-2:00 pm – Gibraltar Elementary & Middle School Choirs \nSHUTTLE SERVICES\nAll parking is off-site\, but you can park at the former Shopko Hometown or Stella Maris parking lots – both along Highway 42 – and a shuttle service will bring you to the Christkindlmarkt Door County event. Buses should show up every 10 minutes\, with enclosed tents to keep you warm if you have to wait. Shuttle buses are also serving the High Point Inn in Ephraim and the Birchwood Lodge\, Coachlite Inn\, Country House Resort\, Dörr Hotel\, Open Hearth Lodge\, Pheasant Park Resort\, and Scandinavian Lodge in Sister Bay. \nChristkindlmarkt Door County Hours:\n\n\n\nFridays (Nov. 28th\, Dec. 5th\, Dec. 12th)\nEvent Hours: 11am – 7pm (6pm on the 12th)\nShuttle Hours: 10am – 8pm (7pm on the 12th) \nSaturdays (Nov. 29th\, Dec. 6th\, Dec. 13th)\nEvent Hours: 11am – 7pm (6pm on the 13th)\nShuttle Hours: 10am – 11pm (10pm on the 13th) \nSundays (Nov. 30th\, Dec. 7th\, Dec. 14th)\nEvent Hours: 11am – 3pm\nShuttle Hours: 10am – 4pm \nYou’ll find the Corner of the Past Museum\, site of the Christkindlmarkt Door County\, along Highway 57 at Fieldcrest Road\, just south of Sister Bay. Highway 42 is nearby and easy\, quick access is provided via Country Lane or Fieldcrest Road just southwest of Sister Bay. \nChristkindlmarkt Door County Address:\nCorner of the Past Museum\n10310 Fieldcrest Road (at Highway 57)\nSister Bay\, WI 54234\n(920) 854-7680\nWebsite\n \n  \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/christkindlmarkt-door-county/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Holiday Light Show
DESCRIPTION:Fond du Lac\, which literally means “bottom of the lake” in French\, sparkles along the south end of Lake Winnebago during the season with the Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Holiday Light Show at Lakeside Park! Running from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day\, you can walk or drive through thousands of holiday light displays\, animations\, and even a music show with dancing trees that will perform for 20 minutes to music you can tune into on a local radio station. \nThe Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Holiday Light Show at Lakeside Park is FREE. It runs every evening through January 1st! \nFond du Lac is easily accessible via I-41\, U.S. 45\, U.S. 151\, or Highways 23 or 175. Follow U.S. 45 or Highway 23 into downtown and head north along Main Street\, you’ll get right there – because any further\, and you’d be in Lake Winnebago. \nFond du Lac Noon Rotary Holiday Light Show Address:\nLakeside Park\nMain Street\nFond du Lac\, WI 54935\nWebsite \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/fond-du-lac-rotary-holiday-light-show/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 555 N. Park Street\, Fond du Lac\, WI\, 54935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Caledonia in northern Racine County features the Wisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights\, hosted Saturday\, November 23rd through December 31st at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort along Highway 38. The first Carnival of Lights took place in 2009 and it has grown in popularity every year since as more and more families experience the magic that the owners\, the Isaacson family\, have put together. \nEvery display at the Christmas Carnival of Lights is one-of-a-kind; all in all\, it takes five weeks to set it all up. Each year you’ll find something new to see – and as it keeps growing\, there are now over THREE MILLION LIGHTS in the trees! \nRelax in the safety and comfort of your car as you wind your way through the campground on a 1.6-mile path\, with lights on all sides and high above in the trees. Check out one-of-a-kind hand-crafted displays featuring elves\, reindeer\, forest friends\, beloved children’s characters\, Santa himself and more – it’s like stepping into one of your favorite Christmas movies. You can drive through the Carnival of Lights display and then enjoy a separate walk-through display\, Santa’s Workshop\, and more. \n \nCheck out their “one horse open sleigh\,” too… well\, more than one horse. This one seats guests in tiered and comfortable seating\, masks are required this year. Some nights you can even ride with the big jolly guy\, Santa! Make reservations for the sleigh here. You can also book a ride on the Golf Cart Holiday Train for a ride through the grounds and enjoy all the spectacular sights in a way you never could before. \nBelievers age 12 and under can write Santa a letter on the nights they cannot meet him in person and we’ll make sure he receives it. Santa then emails a personalized letter back to each child! \nAlso explore Santa’s Workshop with “Evy the Evergreen”. Evy is a 7 foot tall\, magical Christmas tree. He talks\, leads friends in Christmas Carols and tells stories like “The Night Before Christmas”. Evy is available every night to visit with friends and spread Christmas cheer. \nEnjoy a variety of beverages available at Santa’s Workshop\, including hot chocolate\, apple cider\, lattes\, mochas and more. \nTICKETS\nAdmission is $30/car – up to 8 people per car. Larger passenger vans\, campers\, limos\, and mini buses are $45; large buses or motorhomes are $55. Opening weekend special is $20/vehicle!\nThe Wisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights will partner with the Ronald McDonald House Charities for the holiday season\, donating $1 per car\, up to 4\,000 cars. \nHours (November 22nd-December 24th):\nSunday – Thursday: 5-9 pm\nFriday – Saturday: 5-10:30 pm\nGRAND OPENING November 22nd\, then closed Thanksgiving (the 27th) and Friday the 28th for the 5K on-site. In December\, it’s open every day except December 25\, Christmas Day \nHours (December 26th-31st): 5pm-9pm every day\, January 1st-31st 5pm-9pm Fridays and Saturdays only \nWisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights Address:\nYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park\n8425 State Trunk Highway 38\nCaledonia\, WI 53108\n(262) 835-2565\nWebsite\n\n \n\n\n\n \nYou’ll find Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park along Highway 38 in northern Racine County. It’s about three miles south of Highway 100\, a little over two miles east and north from I-41/94\, and three miles west of Highway 32. \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/wisconsin-christmas-carnival-lights/
LOCATION:Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Campground\, 8425 Highway 38\, Caledonia\, WI\, 53108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
DESCRIPTION:Chandelier lights over Wisconsin Avenue & Water Street in downtown Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival. \nThe annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival celebrates its 26th year and once again Milwaukee will sparkle with lights and decorations in venues across downtown\, including up and down Wisconsin Avenue\, where every intersection features iconic chandeliers. \nThe Jingle Bus is taking this year off again\, but you can enjoy Milwaukee’s joyous\, open-air winter fest on foot or by car (heck\, even by bike if you want) by visiting all the decorated parks as well as the dazzling downtown decor on foot or in the car. \nAn earlier podcast called the MKE Jingle Bus Tour featuring Milwaukee Downtown BID CEO Beth Weirick and State Trunk Tour founder Eric Paulsen (who also served as a DJ on 95.7 BIG FM in Milwaukee during this interview) describing the Holiday Lights at each stop is available in five brief\, illustrative podcast episodes: \nEpisode 1: Community Spirit Park at Cathedral Square Park:\n \nEpisode 2: HiBEARnation Station at Pere Marquette Park:\n \nEpisode 3: Red Arrow Park:\n \nEpisode 4: Home Is Where the Hearth Is powered by We Energies at Zeidler Union Square:\n \nEpisode 5: Wisconsin Avenue – Vel R. Phillips Avenue to Prospect Avenue:\n \nPere Marquette Park\, one of several decorated parks during downtown Milwaukee’s Holiday Lights Festival. Photo credit: Alan Herzberg Jr. via Milwaukee Downtown. \nThe four decorated parks for the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival include:\n“Community Spirit Park presented by Madison Medical Affiliates” at Cathedral Square Park (520 E. Wells Street\, U.S. 18 & Highway 32)\, home to over 100 decorated evergreens along with Santa’s Mailbox presented by Educators Credit Union and Serving Older Adults. Children can drop their letter to Santa in the box through December 13th and receive a personalized response in return. \n“Tinsel Town Express” at Pere Marquette Park (900 N. Plankinton Avenue\, just south of U.S. 18/State Street) features a lighted scene from the North Pole’s special delivery depot. Plus\, visit Ideal Property Management’s festive tree lot to pick up all of your holiday greenery. \n“Home Is Where the Hearth Is powered by We Energies” is a favorite destination for photo ops at Zeidler Square (301 W. Michigan Avenue.) Take a snapshot in Santa’s chair and stroll the stunning lighted displays. Plus\, in December\, Zeidler Union Square will host Jingle Joy Boxes by Milwaukee Food & City Tours! \nRed Arrow Park\, a block east of the Milwaukee River across the street from the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts\, features lights\, decorations\, and a beautiful ice skating rink in the heart of downtown. \nIt all kicks off Thursday\, November 20th at 6:30pm\, where Milwaukee’s ABC affiliate\, WISN 12\, will feature holiday acts on stage in a televised performance. \nThe lights and decorations downtown continue all the way through New Year’s Day 2026\, because we’re all ready for a new year. \nDownload their full guide (.pdf) or keep up on their website for more as we go through the holiday! \n \nOf course\, a TON of road trip routes bring you to downtown Milwaukee: I-94\, I-43\, I-794\, U.S. 18\, and Highways 32 and 145 bring you right to it. Highways 38 (Chase Avenue/6th Street)\, 57 (27th Street/Highland/20th Street)\, 59 (National Avenue)\, and 175 (Appleton and Lisbon Avenues\, Miller Park Way) all bring you close. \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Country Christmas at the Ingleside\, Pewaukee
DESCRIPTION:A Country Christmas – it’s Wisconsin’s largest outdoor drive-thru lights display\, now in its 30th year! It’s back as big as ever\, letting families enjoy everything from the safety and comfort of their cars ! Country Christmas’ popular drive-thru holiday lights display covers the grounds of The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee\, right along I-94 between County Highways T and G just north of Waukesha. Enjoy unique displays and exhibits like “Bearville\,” an area of the trail where you will find giant teddy bears in a church scene\, general store\, butcher shop\, and sausage factory. You can also enjoy Prairieville (Waukesha’s original name) and Old Time Waukesha miniature cities. plus a captivating 200-foot tunnel of 30\,000 computerized\, pulsating lights! \nRoad geeks (like us on the State Trunk Tour) love the old Mobilgas pumps along the Country Christmas Tour! \n \nAdmission to Country Christmas includes access to the following:\n• The Country Christmas Trail features over a million holiday lights festively displayed on over a mile-long trail. As guests drive through the countryside\, they will experience enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes from the comfort of their car.\n• The Streets of Bethlehem is in a building at the end of the drive-through trail. You can get out of your car and walk through the collection of nearly life-sized Fontanini nativity figurines – a replica of the Pope’s personal collection.\n• Christmas Village is another building at the end of the trail that you can get out of your car and visit. At Christmas Village\, you can enjoy a hot cup of cocoa or an evening treat while surrounded by a cuddly cast of animated holiday characters. The newly rebuilt working model train display is cool\, too! \n \nAlso\, back by popular demand for the 3rd year\, wagon rides will be available on the dates of November 30th-December 2nd & December 4th\, December 7th – 11th\, and December 14th – 18th. Rides start at 5:15pm\, 6pm\, 6:45pm\, 7:30pm\, and 8:15pm and are $20 per person. Wagon rides include hot chocolate and a Christmas cookie; they can be purchased online. Carload admission is not required for wagon rides. \n \nCountry Christmas 2025 runs November 14\, 2025 through January 3\, 2026.\nHours for the event are 5pm to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 5pm to 10pm on Friday\, Saturday and Holidays.\nAdmission is $30 per carload Sunday-Thursday\, $35 Friday\, Saturday\, and other peak times. Pricing for large passenger vans and limos is $50 and minibus admission is $60. Senior home minibus admission is available for a discounted rate of $40. \n \nCountry Christmas at the Ingleside Address:\nIngleside Hotel\n2810 Golf Road (County DR\, along I-94)\nPewaukee\, WI 53072\n(262) 547-0201\nWebsite \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/country-christmas-ingleside-pewaukee/
LOCATION:The Ingleside Hotel\, 2810 Golf Road\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Plymouth's New Years' Eve "Cheese Drop"
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Arts Center\, touting Plymouth as the “Cheese Capital of the World\,” is doing its 16th annual Big Cheese Drop and New Year’s Eve party on Saturday\, December 31st and is ready for the biggest one yet! \n \nThis should make national news (again)\, since it’s been on the list for the top 10 things to do on New Year’s Eve for many years. All the details are on the Plymouth Arts Center website. While in downtown Plymouth\, admire all the cool murals and decor along the historic downtown blocks\, filled with great shops\, restaurants\, bars\, and more. \nWhy is Plymouth the “Cheese Capital”? Well\, it’s rooted in the fact that the price of cheese in the United States was designated at the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange in downtown Plymouth\, beginning in 1918. The Cheese Exchange pricing and standards were the platform for cheese pricing until 1956. During these decades Plymouth became known as “Cheeseville” because of the cheese storage facilities\, the processing of cheese and shipping of product throughout the country. Today\, over 15% of the cheese consumed in the U.S. goes through the city. \nFollow Highways 23\, 57\, or 67 to get to Plymouth and check out this unique way to ring in 2021. Check out a brief video clip of last year’s party below! \nAddress for the Big Cheese Drop in Plymouth for New Year’s Eve:\nPlymouth Arts Center\n520 E. Mill Street\nPlymouth\, WI 53073\n(920) 892-8409\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n\n \n  \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/plymouths-new-years-eve-cheese-drop/
LOCATION:Plymouth Arts Center\, 520 E. Mill Street\, Plymouth\, WI\, 53073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Prairie du Chien Carp Fest
DESCRIPTION:Carp Fest: New York drops a lit ball at New Years’ Eve; Prairie du Chien drops a carp!\nYes\, Prairie du Chien drops a real carp on New Year’s Eve. The carp\, caught in the Mississippi\, is named “Lucky”\, and then frozen until New Years’ Eve. Lucky is then adorned with makeup and lights and lowered via crane. As soon as they ring in the New Year\, people can kiss Lucky for good luck. \nHow’s that for a New Years’ Eve fish story? \nPrairie du Chien\, always down for a good\, expanded party\, has taken the original New Year’s Eve “Droppin’ of the Carp” and expanded it to a multi-day event with a variety of activities\, many of which are quite family-friendly. \n \nThe BIG party for Carp Fest is the New Year’s Eve party that takes place on the west edge of downtown Prairie du Chien on St. Feriole Island Park by the Mississippi River. It starts at 9pm and culminates with the “Droppin’ of the Carp” a little before midnight to ring in 2020! \nA earlier version of the carp drop for children and families – featuring “Lucky Carp Jr.” – takes place indoors at Hoffman Hall (1600 Wacouta Street.) The Family “Droppin of the Carp” takes place New Year’s Eve from 5pm – 6:30pm at Hoffman Hall featuring Arts & Crafts\, Face Painting\, Miniature Dairy Goats\, and Carnival Games. You can also meet the Carp King & Queen\, meet Master Gardeners & Bixby The Rabbit\, and Exotic Animals from Ridgetop Rescue. Of course they’ll have noisemakers and hats\, plus Carp Corn\, Pizza\, and Hot Carp Chocolate (yes\, we’re curious too…) for $1 each. This event is sponsored by Valley Fish & Cheese\, a State Trunk Tour favorite located just east of the Mississippi River bridge where eastbound Highway 27 begins. Check out the shop\, owned by “Sturgeon General” Mike Valley\, and its incredible selection of fresh fish\, meats\, cheeses\, uniquely Wisconsin items\, and more! \nHit U.S. 18 or Highways 27\, 35\, or 60 and check this out! \nCarp Fest Address:\nSt. Feriole Island\n900 W. Blackhawk Avenue\nPrairie du Chien\, WI 53821\n(608) 326-8602\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/prairie-du-chien-carp-fest/
LOCATION:Downtown Prairie du Chien\, 400 W. Blackhawk\, Prairie du Chien\, WI\, 53821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Jingle & Mingle\, Sheboygan
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd annual Jingle & Mingle at City Green in downtown Sheboygan is a family-friendly event that includes entertainment\, a marketplace\, a brat fry\, trolley rides\, and of course\, Santa! \n\n\n\nMake plans to visit Santa and his elves from 12:30pm – 2:00pm and 2:30pm -4:00pm.\nThe Marketplace is open from Noon to 4 :00pm with crafters\, sweet treats\, and a traditional brat fry.\nWarm up around the bonfire while you roast a tasty s’more or two.\nClimb aboard the trolley for rides around town and mingle through the local shops. The Holiday Open House will be happening in select downtown\, riverfront and South Pier businesses to help with your holiday shopping.\nHelp us decorate our tree with handmade ornaments or write your letter to Santa and we’ll deliver it to the North Pole.\nParticipate in the ugly sweater contest to win prizes.\n\n\nThe Marketplace is open from Noon to 6pm with crafters\, sweet treats\, and a traditional Sheboygan Jaycees Brat Fry. Marketplace Vendors include:\n\nComfort & Joy Wooden Ornaments\nCrafters Attic (soaps\, lotions & more)\nFat Cat 3D creations\nHope Church Bake Sale\nInfernal Candles\nMz.Nita’s Kitchen (desserts & baked goods)\nNap Time Treasures (wire jewelry)\nShe Sews Creations (purses\, wallets\, backpacks\, kids pouches)\n\n\nSit back and relax for a bit with some holiday entertainment.\n\nJingle & Mingle Schedule of Events:\n12:15 PM: Storytime with Santa.\n12:30 PM: The Kohler High School Madrigal Singers\n1 PM: Ugly Sweater Contest\n1:30 PM: South High School Singers\n2 PM: Lutheran High School Chamber Choir\n2:30 PM: Noah & Grace\n3 PM: Livie \nYou can get to City Green and downtown Sheboygan via Highways 23\, 28\, or 42 in from I-43. Just head towards the lake and make your way to 8th Street\, City Green is right at the New York Avenue intersection. While in Sheboygan\, you can check out so many fun attractions\, restaurants\, and more. They include the John Michael Kohler Arts Center – practically adjacent to City Green – the Above & Beyond Children’s Museum\, also within blocks of City Green\, the Harbor District along the Sheboygan River\, North Beach\, Maywood Environmental Park and  3 Sheeps Brewing on the north side (both just off Highway 42)\, and much more. \nJingle & Mingle Address:\nCity Green\, downtown Sheboygan\n710 New York Avenue\nSheboygan\, WI 53081\n(920) 335-0060\nWebsite \n \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/jingle-mingle-sheboygan/
LOCATION:City Green\, 710 New York Avenue\, Sheboygan\, 53081
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Door County Cherry Drop & In With A Bang! New Year's Eve Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Forget the “Big Apple” – go “Big Cherry”! The 5th annual Door County Cherry Drop takes place this New Year’s Eve in Sister Bay to ring in 2022. This takes place after the 8th annual “In With a Bang!” New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show\, the only major fireworks show on the Door Peninsula. And really\, what better way to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 in Door County than by dropping a giant cherry up to the stroke of midnight? \nBegin with the fireworks\, scheduled for 8:00 pm on Friday\, December 31\, at the Sister Bay Marina along Highway 42. They’re promising the biggest finale ever for the fireworks this year – even though they say that every year. Before and after the fireworks show\, check out the village restaurants and bars for their celebration menus and specials. The fireworks are sponsored by the Village of Sister Bay. \nIt’s kinda-sorta like Times Square! The big party in Door County is in Sister Bay for New Year’s Eve\, where the Cherry Drop is fast becoming a popular annual tradition. \nTop off your evening with the 5th Annual Door County Cherry Drop\, presented by one of our favorite Wisconsin radio stations\, FM 106.9 The Lodge. Enjoy live music and libations at both Husby’s & Sister Bay Bowl\, and then The Lodge will warm up the event with the biggest party tunes of all time starting at 10:30pm\, broadcasting live from both Husby’s and The Sister Bay Bowl. Shortly before midnight\, the giant sparkling cherry will drop in Sister Bay and welcome in 2022. You should too! The party continues for a while because\, as you know\, you have to keep it going for a while once a new year begins. \nFind out more about the event in my State Trunk Tour podcast discussion with Jaime Forest from the Door County Radio Group! Listen on your free iHeartRadio app here or right on this page via Spreaker below:\n \nYou’ll find the festivities for the 8th annual In With A Bang! Fireworks show and the 5th annual Door County Cherry Drop along Highway 42 in Sister Bay\, where Highway 57 ends. You’ll probably want to stay overnight\, so find lodging and other resources at ComeToSisterBay.com. \nDoor County Cherry Drop & In With a Bang! Fireworks Show Address:\n10733 Bay Shore Drive (Highway 42)\nSister Bay\, WI 54234\n(920) 854-2812\nWebsite
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/door-county-cherry-drop/
LOCATION:Downtown Sister Bay\, 10733 Bay Shore Drive\, Sister Bay\, WI\, 54234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Wonderland of Lights\, Racine Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Wonderland of Lights creates holiday magic at Racine Zoo\, now through January 2\, 2022. Enjoy dazzling illuminations from the safety and comfort of your own vehicle! This is a drive-thru this year\, filled with enchanting light displays of delightfully decorated trees\, characters\, a 96-foot “drive-thru” tunnel with an incredible show of dynamic designs\, and more. It’s perfect for any age\, but children ages 15 and younger also get a FREE piece of Yowie Candy during their visit\, while supplies last! \nAdmission is $5/person\, kids 2 years old and younger are admitted free. Cash or credit cards are accepted at the gate. The Wonderland of Lights is open from 6pm to 9pm Wednesdays – Sundays\, and will be open on ALL holidays: Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, New Year’s Eve\, and New Year’s Day. \nThe drive-thru works by having drivers enter at the 200 Goold Street gate entrance on the corner of Goold and Michigan Boulevard\, just a few blocks east of Highway 32. People MUST queue on Michigan Boulevard along the lakefront; no left turns from Goold Street are allowed. Cars\, minivans\, and pickup trucks are welcome\, please note that the height limit is 9 feet\, 4 inches.  Oversize vehicles\, RVs\, motorcycles\, and recreational devices such as bicycles\, scooters\, skateboards\, etc. are not permitted. No honking is allowed (this is a zoo\, please be respectful of the nearby animals) and the maximum speed allowed is 3mph. \nSince it is a drive-thru only experience\, masks are not required\, but they do ask that you remain in your vehicle at all times. \n\nThe Racine Zoo is just north of downtown Racine along Lake Michigan\, about 8 miles east of I-41/94. Highways 11\, 20\, 32\, and 38 bring you into town; Highway 32 comes closest to the zoo. Map and queue directions can be found here. And ENJOY! \nWonderland of Lights Address:\nRacine Zoo\n200 Goold Street\nRacine\, WI 53402\n(262) 636-9189\nWebsite \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/wonderland-of-lights-racine-zoo/
LOCATION:Racine Zoo\, 200 Goold Street\, Racine\, WI\, 53403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Boerner Botanical Gardens Winter Wonders Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
DESCRIPTION:Boerner Botanical Gardens Winter Wonders Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show ushers in holiday cheer with brilliant light displays\, inflatable Santas\, and massive\, color-changing trees as part of an international-themed drive-thru experience with OVER ONE MILLION LIGHTS! From Friday\, November 19th all the way through Sunday\, January 2nd in 2022 (including all holidays)\, you and your family and friends can enjoy holiday displays from Europe\, the Middle East\, Asia\, and the United States on a 1.4-mile route winding through Whitnall Park and the grounds of the Gardens themselves. Theatrical and concert lighting effects change the colors of giant trees and bushes on the route in spectacular fashion. From 20-foot tall inflatable Santas to neon palm trees\, there are unique holiday displays around every corner.  There’s even a mini drive-in theater! \nAdmission is $25 per carload\, defined as any car\, van\, mini-van\, pick-up truck\, or SUV. You need to purchase your tickets online in advance. “Skip the Line” tickets gain early access between 4:30pm and 5:00pm for $35. Planning on showing up in a limo? They have a price for that\, too: $51.50 (yes\, just like the Van Halen album.) $51.50 also nets you a Season Pass for a car\, good for up to four visits from November 19th up through January 2nd. \nYou can get to Boerner Botanical Gardens just off U.S. 45/Highway 100 and Highway 24 via Whitnall Park in Hales Corners. I-41/894 & I-43 are also close by! The entrance for this route is just off S. 92nd Street between College and Rawson Avenues; the address is 6751 S. 92nd Street\, Franklin\, WI 53132 for your GPS. It’s the same entrance as Whitnall Park Golf Course. \nBoerner Botanical Gardens Winter Wonders Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show Address:\nBoerner Botanical Gardens\n9400 Boerner Drive\nHales Corners\, WI 53130\n(414) 525-5600\nWebsite\nFacebook Page \n\n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/boerner-botanical-gardens-winter-wonders-drive-thru-holiday-light-show/
LOCATION:Boerner Botanical Gardens\, 9400 Boerner Drive\, Hales Corners\, WI\, 53130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103
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SUMMARY:Noel Festival Light Park & Christmas Market\, Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s first Noel Festival Light Park & Christmas Market\, running from November 27th\, 2021 through January 2nd\, 2002! It happens at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center. Experience the awe and wonder of over one million glimmering Christmas lights\, complemented by a unique artisan market\, festive food & drink\, daily live entertainment\, locally-made gifts and stocking stuffers\, and much more… Noel is truly a fairytale world come to life. \nThe family-friendly event will transform 90\,000 square feet of the Expo Centre into a magical winter wonderland. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there\, too! \nHere are 10 reasons to attend Noel: \n\nOne Million Twinkling Lights you can walk through indoors in comfort while enjoying the beauty\nA Local Artisan Market. This curated Christmas market has a wide array of festive gifts and stocking stuffers from local boutique businesses and craft artisans.\nFestive Food & Drink from a variety of vendors\nNoel Princesses who will be there for greetings and photos\nSanta’s Village\, where you’ll find elves working on toys for Christmas and Santa himself to greet you and hear your wishes\nLive Entertainment happening daily with a variety of artists and performers\nPicture Perfect Opportunities with all of the lights and decorations\, you can light up for Instagram account\nKids’ Activities including face painting\, interactive light displays and a holiday play park\nDate Night Opportunities. All of this adds up to a great date night!\nMemories You Can Make from all of this\, whether it’s a date night\, family night\, or if you just want to get into the spirit\n\nTickets are best purchased in advance and you can book your date and time to ensure easy entry and a fun time with some elbow room. Right now\, take advantage of a 20% discount when you purchase tickets to attend Noel between Nov. 27 – Dec. 5th. Use promo code AGIFTFORYOU20. \nYou’ll find the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center along Highway 59/Greenfield Avenue in West Allis\, two blocks east of Highway 181/84th Street and less than a mile south of I-94 at Exit #306. U.S. 18\, I-41/894\, and U.S. 45 all bring you close\, too! \nNoel Festival Light Park & Christmas Market Address:\nWisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center\n8200 W. Greenfield Avenue (Highway 59 & Highway 181)\nWest Allis\, WI 53214\nWebsite\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/noel-festival-light-park-christmas-market-milwaukee/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center\, 8200 W. Greenfield Avenue\, West Allis\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTSTAMP:20211119T062246Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas by the Bay\, Sturgeon Bay
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off the holiday season with Christmas By the Bay\, the weekend of November 19th – 21st! It begins with Sturgeon Bay’s “Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay” community car parade on Friday\, November 19 beginning at 6pm at Sawyer Park. Parade lineup begins at 5pm\, come early and decorate your vehicle or pack the kids in with hot cocoa. Cars will parade through Sturgeon Bay as stores “unwrap” their festive holiday windows for the very first time! After the conclusion of the car parade\, join us at the Old Bell Tower at 3rd and Kentucky for the tree lighting\, caroling\, in-store specials\, and music by Josh Gregory\, Hervy Hodges\, and Mike Raye beginning at 7pm. Tree lighting will happen at approximately 8pm. \nChristmas By The Bay fun continues Saturday\, with the Holiday Parade at 10am featuring floats\, music\, and a special appearance from none other than SANTA! After the parade\, meet with Santa in his sleigh at the Door County Historical Museum until 1:00 so that he’s sure to get your list! \nFree trolley rides will be available throughout Downtown Sturgeon Bay Saturday\, November 20 from 11:00am – 3:00pm with stops located at Community Foundation Square\, the Door County Historical Museum\, Door County Maritime Museum\, and Lawless Coffee. \nThe Santa Mailbox will be right outside of Destination Sturgeon Bay’s door (36 S. 3rd Ave.) so that you can drop off your letters whenever you have them ready to head to the North Pole. The mailbox will be out until December 24th! \nFinish off the fun-filled weekend of Christmas By the Bay during brunch with Santa at Stone Harbor Resort on Sunday 9:30-11am. Call 920-746-0700 for reservations. \nSturgeon Bay is an easy ride along Highways 42 or 57 from the rest of Wisconsin. Check out all sights in town and as much of the rest of the Door Peninsula as possible when you go! \nChristmas By the Bay Address in Sturgeon Bay:\n107 N. First Avenue\nSturgeon Bay\, WI 54235\n(920) 743-6246\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/christmas-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Downtown Sturgeon Bay\, 107 N. First Avenue\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T150000
DTSTAMP:20211102T233635Z
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SUMMARY:Great Hartford Craft Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The 36th annual Great Hartford Craft Exposition brings over 100 exhibitors to Hartford Union High School to give visitors a chance to find great holiday gifts and creative items for your home. It takes place Saturday\, November 13th\, 2021 from 9am to 3pm\, as part of a full day of local celebrations in Hartford. The day includes the annual Hartford Lions Pancake Dinner as well as the local holiday parade\, which kicks off at 3pm. \n \nYou’ll find Hartford Union High School on Cedar Street\, west of Highway 83 and south of Highway 60 in Hartford. Nearby attractions include the Wisconsin Automotive Museum\, Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest\, Holy Hill\, and more! It’s about 10 minutes west of I-41 at the Highway 60 exit\, too. \nGreat Hartford Craft Expo Address:\nHartford Union High School\n805 Cedar Street\nHartford\, WI 53027\n(262) 719-5871\nWebsite\n \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/great-hartford-craft-exposition/
CATEGORIES:Art,Holiday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T203000
DTSTAMP:20211030T161422Z
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SUMMARY:Ghoulees in the Coulees
DESCRIPTION:Norskedalen hosts Ghoulees in the Coulees events Thursday\, October 28th through Saturday\, October 30th\, 2021 providing a fun\, yet scary and haunting\, experience for the whole family in this beautiful natural and cultural area near Coon Valley in southeastern La Crosse County. \nAt Ghoulees in the Coulees\, you can take a half-mile walk through chilling and thrilling spook stations along one of their wooded trails lined by hundreds of carved\, lit pumpkins. Once you navigate this\, you’ll regain your wits and end up with a treat and hot apple cider at Bekkum Homestead\, a historic homestead over 100 years old\, illuminated only by the light of the moon and jack-‘o-lanterns. \nSome of what awaits in the dark in Norskedalen during Ghoulees in the Coulees. Is this out of focus? Or are they ghosts?? \nAlong with the hike\, you can enjoy storytelling\, fortune-telling\, grabbing a snack around the roaring fireplace\, and walking through the haunted barns and other buildings. While it can be fun for kids of all ages\, you may want to plan earlier hikes while it’s still light out for the very young and “faint of heart.” Earlier hikes around 5-7pm\, hikes are less scary (the spooks do not try to scare you\, but may offer a high-five\, handshake\, or wave). Conversely\, 7-10:30pm\, hikes are SUPER SCARY. They mean it! Chilling ghost stories designed to give you goosebumps will also be told at the end of your hike\, making regaining your wits tricky for some. Fortune tellers will also be there to peer into your future. \nFamily-friendly trick-or-treating takes place Thursday\, October 28th. Norskedalen’s Ghoulees in the Coulees Haunted Hikes take place Friday and Saturday October 29th & 30th. Friday slot times range from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (note: most Friday slots are sold out already!); Saturday slot times run from 4:30 p.m. to just after 8:00 p.m. \nTickets for the hikes are $35 per person. Advance reservations are required. \nNorsekdalen Ghoulees in the Coulees prepares for State Trunk Tour’s Eric Paulsen. \nYou’ll find Norskedalen (which means “Norwegian Valley”) along County PI between Highway 162 and U.S. 14/61 just north of Coon Valley in southern La Crosse County. It’s a beautiful drive through the Driftess Area\, right as the trees drop the rest of their colorful leaves. \nAddress for Ghoulees in the Coulees:\nNorskedalen Nature & Heritage Center\nN455 O Ophus Road\nCoon Valley\, WI 54623\n(608) 452-3424\nWebsite \n\n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/ghoulees-coulees/
LOCATION:Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center\, N455 O Ophus Road\, Coon Valley\, WI\, 54623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Festival,Family,Historic Site,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201224T210000
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SUMMARY:Enchantment in the Park\, West Bend
DESCRIPTION:West Bend’s Regner Park hosts Washington County’s premier holiday lights event from November 27th through Christmas Eve (December 24th\, obviously)\, 2020 with Enchantment in the Park. \nFlush with holiday lights throughout the park\, you can do the drive-thru or walk-thru; the drive-thru entrance is off Silverbook Drive while walk-thru visitors are asked to enter via Main Street. The walk-thru is shorter than the drive-thru. Another option is a Horse and Carriage Ride\, which costs $5 per person; rides are available for anyone age 16 or over from 5pm – 9pm; they are spacing out riders to follow COVID-19 precautions. \nThere’s no cost to enter Enchantment in the Park\, but donations are welcome – a suggested cash donation is $10; non-perishable food donations are also welcome. \nEnchantment in the Park is open daily\, 5pm to 9pm. You’ll find Regner Park along Highway 144/Main Street just north of Highway 33 and downtown West Bend. It’s less than five minutes east of the U.S. 45 freeway. \nEnchantment in the Park Address:\nRegner Park\n800 N. Main Street\nWest Bend\, WI 53090\nWebsite \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/enchantment-in-the-park-west-bend/
LOCATION:Regner Park\, 800 N Main Street\, West Bend\, WI\, 53090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTSTAMP:20201101T214513Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomin' Holidays\, Museum of Wisconsin Art
DESCRIPTION:West Bend’s Museum of Wisconsin Art offers Bloomin’ Holidays the first full weekend of November. In this crazy year\, a “Floral Sanctuary” is the theme\, showcasing (as they note) the “ephemeral beauty of flowers.” The event technically begins Friday\, November 6th\, but earlier in the week the museum will kick things off with a rather impressive large-scale exterior art installation using animated video projection right onto the building. The event itself includes three full days of floral arrangements throughout the museum\, including pre-recorded video experts who discuss the flowers in 15-minutes talks throughout the weekend\, on display in the atrium. The expanded MOWA Shop will offer a variety of gift giving items including unique hats\, soaps\, candles\, ceramic dishware\, and even delicious chocolates and maple syrup. \nFeatured Designers and Programs include: \nMichael Alt\, who will install a spectacular floral installation the museum’s atrium. Alt\, who owns a shop in Milwaukee’s Walkers Point with his name on it\, was awarded Best of Show at both 2017 and 2018 Bloomin’ Holidays for his creative floral masterpieces. \nAt Home with Ikebana featuring Elaine Jo\, author and the Executive Master of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. What is Ikebana\, you ask? It’s the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging\, used for centuries to bring harmony to living spaces. She will demonstrate how to arrange and position different flowers to create specific moods\, effects\, and feelings. \nEnhancing Your Living Space featuring Zannah Crowe\, a horticulturalist at Johnson’s Gardens\, will help you discover ways to bring a beautiful\, natural exterior to your indoor spaces. She’ll share tips for the proper care and placement of house plants\, so you can benefit from that extra boost in mood and oxygen! \nGrapevine Wreaths featuring Dane County botanist Kevin Kawula will help you learn which wood and vine elements can be best used for floral arrangements; he’ll also demonstrate the construction of a natural\, DIY grapevine wreath for your home. \nFall Forage featuring John Holzwart from Plant Based Services LLC will showcase our native Wisconsin plant life\, complete with tips and information on local foraging\, medicinal plant life\, and seasonal flower collecting. \nBloomin’ Holidays is free with membership or $15 for the weekend\, which includes a complimentary annual membership – so it’s a good deal! \nTimed Entry due to COVID for safety and enjoyment\nMOWA provides a safe socially distanced experience\, limiting gallery capacity to 25% or less. To ensure you can visit at your preferred time during Bloomin’ Holidays\, you can make a timed reservation for Friday\, November 6th\, Saturday\, November 7th\, or Sunday\, November 8th. You can also call (262) 334-9638. If you don’t make a reservation beforehand\, you will be welcomed in at the first available entry time. Please note\, the 9:30-11:30 timed entry reservations will be reserved for seniors and at-risk members. \nThe Museum of Wisconsin Art is in the heart of West Bend\, just east across the Milwaukee River from the downtown shops. It’s accessible right off Highways 33; Highway 144 meets up just across the river. U.S. 45’s freeway bypass is just a few miles to the west and provides quick access to West Bend\, and following the historic U.S. 45 route (Main Street) from the south brings you right there. \nBloomin’ Holidays Address:\nWisconsin Museum of Art\n205 Veterans Avenue\nWest Bend\, WI 53095\n(262) 334-9638\nWebsite \n \n\n\n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/bloomin-holidays-museum-wisconsin-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Wisconsin Art\, 2005 Veterans Avenue\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Holiday
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200210
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SUMMARY:Racine Zoo Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Lantern Festival at the Racine Zoo is a spectacular nighttime event\, covering the zoo with incredible works of art! From tigers\, lions\, pandas\, exotic flora\, and a colossal dragon\, Racine Zoo will be transformed into a world of illumination with custom-made lanterns. To top it off\, an array of food and drink options will make the Lantern Festival a truly unforgettable event. \nThe Racine Zoo Lantern Festival continues in 2020 to run on weekends through February 9th. \nLantern Festival Hours:\nFridays – Sundays: 5pm – 8pm (Last entry 8pm. Zoo closes at 9pm.) \nTicket Prices: $5!! \nKids 2 and under are admitted free.\n**Children 15 and younger need to be accompanied by a paying adult**. Also\, note a $2.50 processing fee may be added if you pay with a credit card at the gate. But still\, that’s a great deal! \nRacine Zoo Lantern Festival Address:\nRacine Zoo\n2131 N. Main Street\nRacine\, WI 53402\n(262) 636-9291\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/racine-zoo-lantern-festival/
LOCATION:Racine Zoo\, 2131 N. Main Street\, Racine\, WI\, 53402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethnic,Fall Festival,Festival,Holiday,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191214T150000
DTSTAMP:20191206T175420Z
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SUMMARY:A Pinecrest Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Pinecrest Christmas brings holiday cheer to Pinecrest Historical Village\, a beautiful and attractive 19th century village featuring actual historic – and generally relocated – original Manitowoc County buildings. A Pinecrest Christmas takes place Saturday\, December 14th with a ton of events. \nHelp decorate the tree with the Sorenson family and participate in their holiday traditions. Head on over to the Print Shop to learn the art of printing while making your own holiday cards! In the Two Creeks Town Hall\, enjoy decorating Christmas cookies and sipping hot cider during breaks from dancing to live music. While the kids visit Santa in the decorated Visitor Center\, adults can shop for unique gifts in the Museum Store. Pinecrest Village is the perfect place to enjoy the simple traditions of the holiday season! \nKids can enlist in the American Junior Red Cross\, print their own postcard\, view the latest camera technology\, and more! Check out the historic buildings too\, from an original bank\, tavern\, and schoolhouse to a town hall – all originals from around Manitowoc County. \nPinecrest Historical Village will be trimmed for the holidays\, and wood-fired stoves will beckon with the promise of warmth and good cheer. Be sure to meet their 20th-century Santa and his reindeer for your one-of-a-kind holiday photo from noon to 2 p.m. \nTimed Performances for A Pinecrest Christmas\, at Niles Church: \nLincoln Singers\, Noon – 12:30 pm\nMishicot Soundwave\, 1pm – 2pm\nBaked goods\, hot cider\, and hot chocolate will be for sale\, in support of youth education programs. The Museum Store will offer historically themed gifts for all ages. \n\n\n\n \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for children age 5 to 17\, under age 5 is free \nTo get to Pinecrest Historical Village\, follow County JJ west from I-43 and U.S. 10/Highway 42 (Waldo Drive) about six miles. Or follow County S to JJ north from US 151 just east of Valders. And of course\, there’s plenty to explore in Manitowoc and Two Rivers\, and throughout Manitowoc County any time of year! \nAddress for A Pinecrest Christmas:\nPinecrest Historical Village\n924 Pinecrest Lane\nManitowoc\, WI 54220\n(920) 684-4445\nWebsite \n\n \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/pinecrest-christmas/
LOCATION:Pinecrest Historical Village\, 800 Pinecrest Road\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191222T160000
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SUMMARY:Timm House Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Timm House was built in 1873 as a Greek Revival “stick style” home for one of the founders of New Holstein\, with an addition competed in 1892. This year’s Timm House Christmas offers a once in a lifetime chance to view a collection of “Oz” related items which have been collected by a local historic society member over a 45-year period.  You won’t see this in Kansas\, or anywhere else! \nAs in past Timm House Christmases\, the first floor of the restored Victorian residence has undergone a holiday transformation. During the month of December each first floor room is decorated to depict an element of the famous children’s book series and hit 1939 movie that introduced us to the “Land of Oz.” \nThe 2019 tour theme is “Rudolph\, the Red-Nosed Reindeer\,” celebrating the 80th anniversary of Robert Lewis May’s 1939 story which introduced Rudolph. 2019 is also the 70th anniversary of Gene Autry’s singing rendition of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” which was the #1 hit single record during the 1949 Christmas season. \nThe 2019 Timm House Christmas will feature all of the restored Victorian home’s downstairs rooms decorated with specific Rudolph artifacts and other Christmas decor related to the famous reindeer. Local musicians will also be on hand to play Christmas carols on the Timm family’s 1894 Steinway Box Grand piano. And\, as always\, there will be something tasty in the Timm House kitchen. \nDates for the self-guided Timm House Christmas tours continue on weekends in December: the 6th-8th\, 13th-15th\, and the 20th-22nd. Friday hours are 5 to 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday hours are from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission for ages 13 and over is $5.00\, age six to 12 is $2.50 and five and under are admitted at no charge. \nAdmission for adults is $5\, children 12 and under are $2.50. \nThe Timm House is located at 1600 Wisconsin Avenue in New Holstein along Highways 32 and 57. Tours are also available at other times\, by appointment\, through a call to (920) 898-5746. \nA Timm House Christmas Address:\n1600 Wisconsin Avenue\nNew Holstein\, WI 53061\n(920) 898-5746\nWebsite \n\n\n\n\n \nNote for outside of Christmastime: adjacent to the Timm House\, the Pioneer Corner Museum is open on Saturday & Sunday\, 1 – 4 pm from the first weekend in May through the final weekend of October. Admission is $7.00 for a single ticket to either the Timm House or Pioneer Corner Museum. A $10.00 combo ticket provides admission to both the TH and PCM. Admissions purchased with a combo ticket do not have to occur on the same day. Combo ticket for a child\, 12 & under\, is $5.00. \nSpecial appointment tours are also available by calling (920) 898-5746. \nBack to StateTrunkTour.com
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/timm-house-christmas/
LOCATION:Timm House\, 1600 Wisconsin Avenue\, New Holstein\, WI\, 53061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Shake the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Madison’s Shake the Lake celebrates summer with music\, great food and drinks\, aerialists\, a human cannonball\, petting zoo\, and more… all topped with a fantastic fireworks show over Lake Monona. \nLive music includes headliners Hairball on the WIBA-FM Metro Family Rock Stage; the 96.3 STAR Country Stage features Lee Brice\, Dylan Scott\, and Dylan Schneider. \nMore entertainment line-ups will be announced soon\, since it’s June already… \nAt dusk\, Festival Foods presents the Shake the Lake fireworks display\, which will take place over the lake but light up not only the water\, but the shoreline\, downtown\, The Capitol\, and more in one of the highest-rated fireworks displays in the Midwest. \nShake the Lake runs Saturday\, June 29th along John Nolen Drive (U.S. 151) and the Lake Monona shoreline.  It’s a quick drive from The Beltline (U.S. 12/14/18)\, and U.S. 51 or Highways 30 or 113 from the east side. While there\, check out the beauty of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace\, a crown jewel on the Madison skyline and a key stop along the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail! \nAdmission is free; there’s also the optional iHeartRadio Rooftop Party\, providing a GREAT view of the fireworks\, food stands\, bars\, and more activities for a $17 admission fee. \n\n\n \n \nShake The Lake Address:\n1 John Nolen Drive\nMadison\, WI 53703\n(608) 246-4277\nWebsite \n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/shake-the-lake/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T163000
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SUMMARY:Eggstravaganza at Racine Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Racine Zoo’s annual Eggstravaganza is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday\, April 20th at the zoo\, right along Highway 32 north of downtown\, along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront. \nChildren and parents are invited to have fun hunting for the six “cluck-cluck” doors\, playing themed games\, enjoying two bouncy houses\, cookie decorating and crafts\, as as well as up-close animal encounters with the Racine Zoo Animal Ambassadors. Of course\, food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to pose for photos at an additional $5 charge. \nThis “hoppin’ event” will feature: \n• A hunt for 6 cluck-cluck doors throughout the Zoo to collect candy\n• A photo with our special guest…the Easter Bunny! (digital photo will be emailed to you)\n• Bounce houses\n• EGG-cellent games\n• Fun crafts and yummy snacktivities\n• Easter Egg and Cookie Decorating\n• Egg Dig\n• Hoppin’ Dance Party\n• Trunk Hunt (“Easter Style” of Trunk-or-Treat) \nEggStravaganza Admission Rates:\nZoo Members: FREE\nAdults: $8\nChild 3-15: $6\nSeniors 62 & Older: $7\n2 & Younger: FREE \nYou’ll find the Racine Zoo\, which is fun any time of year\, just north of downtown Racine along Highway 32. Highways 11\, 20\, and 38 also bring you close. Nearby\, you can enjoy North Beach and the shopping\, restaurants\, and fun to be had in downtown Racine including the Racine Art Museum and Monument Square. To the north\, the Wind Point Lighthouse beckons for a beautiful look at history and Lake Michigan; and in various locales around town\, you can explore Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture including the famous Johnson Wax Research Tower\, Wingspan\, and more. Kids might also love the historic fire station along 6th Street near City Hall and interactive exhibits at the Racine Historical Museum. All of the action is about 9-10 miles east of I-41/94; good north-south road trip alternates – if you want to avoid interstate construction zones – include U.S. 45 and Highway 31. \nEggStravaganza Address (Racine Zoo)\nRacine Zoo\n2131 Main Street (Highway 32)\nRacine\, WI 53402\n(262) 636-9189\nWebsite
URL:https://statetrunktour.com/event/eggstravaganza-racine-zoo/
LOCATION:Racine Zoological Society\, 2131 N. Main Street\, Racine\, WI\, 53402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday
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