Here are 15 Fun Things to Do in Waukesha County this December to get you out of the house and into the holiday spirit!
- Parades
- Holiday Train Stops
- Concerts & Musicals
- Light Displays
- and more!
PARADE EVENTS
Oconomowoc Christmas Parade “Let It Snow”
Relish in the holiday cheer and Christmas lights during the “Let It Snow” Christmas parade presented by Oconomowoc Kiwanis!
DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2023
TIME: Parade is at 5:00 PM, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is at 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Downtown Oconomowoc
COST: Free
For more information about this parade, click here!
Oconomowoc Christmas on the Isthmus
Stroll the isthmus on North Lake Road before or after the Christmas parade. See historic homes lit up for the holidays, visit Santa Claus, take pictures next to a Hallmark truck, listen to Christmas music, and enjoy treats!
DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2023
TIME: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Homes along North Lake Road Oconomowoc
COST: Free (Donations will benefit Lake Area Free Clinic in Oconomowoc)
For more information about this event, click here!
Mukwonago’s Midnight Magic Parade & Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas parade, market, live reindeer, wood carving, horse drawn carriage rides, tree lighting, professional pictures with Santa or Frosty, dog sled pull, ice carving, fireworks, and more at Mukwonago Midnight Magic!
DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2023
TIME: Parade starts at 3:00 PM, other events 10 AM – Midnight
LOCATION: Downtown Mukwonago
COST: Free
For more information about this event, click here!
Waukesha Christmas Parade
For 60 years, the Waukesha Christmas Parade has brought together local civic groups, businesses, schools, public services, and entertainers each year to kick off the holiday season for thousands of spectators!
DATE: Sunday, December 3, 2023
TIME: 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Downtown Waukesha
COST: Free
For more information about this parade, click here!
MUSICAL EVENTS
Oconomowoc’s CPKC Holiday Train Stop
Everyone’s favorite holiday train is stopping in Oconomowoc! Talented musicians play free concerts from the holiday train’s stage during its tour of Canada and the United States, to spread holiday cheer while collecting donations for people in need.
DATE: Monday, December 4, 2023
TIME: 6:40 PM Train Arrival; Show 6:45 – 7:15 PM
LOCATION: Silver Lake Steet Crossing, Oconomowoc, WI
COST: Donation requested of cash or non-perishable food items for the Oconomowoc Food Pantry
To learn more about this event, click here!
Pewaukee’s The Very Merry Christmas & More Tour
Worship with Newsong and Jeremy Camp at the Very Merry Christmas & More Tour in Pewaukee!
DATE: Sunday, December 10, 2023
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Spring Creek Church, Pewaukee, WI
COST: $27 for General Admission
To learn more about this event, click here!
Brookfield’s Sing! An Irish Christmas Concert
Join Keith and Kristyn Getty for their magical Irish Christmas concert in Brookfield!
DATE: Friday, December 15, 2023
TIME: 7:30-9:30 PM
LOCATION: Elmbrook Church- Brookfield worship center, Brookfield, WI
COST: $47.50
To learn more about this event, click here!
Waukesha’s A Christmas Story the Musical
Watch the Christmas classic in musical form, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run.
DATE: December 1 – 17, 2023
TIME: 2:00 PM or 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Waukesha Civic Theatre, Waukesha, WI
COST: $30 for Adults, $21 for Children (one “pay what you can” performance)
To learn more about this event, click here!
Oconomowoc The Nutcracker
See MainStage Academy of Dance perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet, The Nutcracker, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center!
DATE: December 14-17, 2023
TIME: 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Waukesha Civic Theatre, Waukesha, WI
COST: $28 for Adults, $24 for Youth (5 to 19), $14 Lapsit (4 and younger)
To learn more about this event, click here!
LIGHT DISPLAYS
Waukesha’s Country Christmas
Enjoy the magic of over one million lights at Wisconsin’s longest-standing drive-through Christmas light display from your vehicle or hop on a wagon ride! You can also visit the Streets of Bethlehem, do an illuminated walk-through of Country Christmas, and view a neat train display inside Christmas Village.
DATE: November 27 – December 14
TIME: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
LOCATION: The Ingleside Hotel – 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI
COST: Carload Pricing is $25+
To learn more about this event, click here!
EAT WITH SANTA & HIS REINDEER
Waukesha’s Brunch with Santa
Enjoy a delicious buffet with pancakes, omelets, chicken parmesan, and desserts! Following your meal, take pictures with Santa, do some arts and crafts, decorate cookies, and more!
DATE: Sunday, December 10, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: The Ingleside Hotel – 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI
COST: $22 for Children; $40 for Adults
To learn more about this event, click here!
Delafield Breakfast with Reindeer
Meet Santa, his reindeer, enjoy breakfast from Chick-fil-A, and listen to live music and this year’s Breakfast with Reindeer!
DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Delafield Fish Hatchery – 417 Main Stl, Delafield, WI
COST: $30 – Family only needs 1 ticket, also bring a non-perishable food donation for the Lake Country Food Pantry
To learn more about this event, click here!
MORE FUN EVENTS
Waukesha’s Miniature Motors Toy Show
Zoom on over to watch model car racing and memorabilia show featuring model cars, kits, promos, slot cars, diecast, tin toys, and collectibles.
DATE: Sunday, December 3, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Waukesha County Expo Center – Waukesha, WI
COST: $2 for Children; $7 for Adults
To learn more about this event, click here!
Waukesha’s Planetarium Shows
Enjoy a unique show in the Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium dome! Some of the shows are Beautifica, George and Oatmeal Save Santa, Mystery of the Christmas Star, Voyage to Distant Worlds, Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest, The Case of the Disappearing Planet, and A to Z Astronomy!
DATE: Many options Dec 1 – 30, 2023
TIME: Most shows are 11 AM, 1 PM, or evening between 5-9 PM
LOCATION: Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium in Retzer Nature Center – Waukesha, WI
COST: $5
To learn more about this event, click here!
Pewaukee’s Luminary Hike & Live Nativity
Immerse yourself on the “Road to Bethlehem” along a one-mile trail lit by 2,500 luminaries. Interact with shepherds, angels, wise men, animals, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus on your journey to hear the story of Christmas!
DATES: December 9, 10, 16, & 17
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: DaySpring Church – Pewaukee, WI
COST: $5/person, Free for kids 10 & under
To learn more about this event, click here!
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