December Events in Wisconsin

It is hard to believe that it is almost time to turn another page on the calendar. I have been stamping and scrapping up a storm this week but I can't post any pictures for you because everything that I have been working on is for Christmas gifts. But I promise that I will shoot pictures of everything before it leaves here...you will just have to wait a month or so to see pictures of those things! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Elaine

Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 Visit Santa—Chippewa Falls. Rutledge Charity Building, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Nov. 29–30, Dec. 6–7 Floral Fantasy—Mauston. The Boorman House, 1–8 p.m. Live entertainment, raffle, refreshments. 608/847-4450.

1–5 Glassblowing Show—Brule. Oulu Glass, 9–5 daily. Blown, fused, stained glass. 715/372-4160 or www.ouluglass.com.

2, 9 Holiday Crafts—Chippewa Falls. Public Library. Dec. 2, ages 3–6 and Dec. 9, ages 7–11. No registration required. 715/723-1146.

2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides—Chippewa Falls. Downtown. Tickets available at Gordy’s County Market.

4 Crafters’ Holiday—Viroqua. Area Medical Office Building, 9–4. 608/637-4204.

4 Spaghetti Dinner with Santa—Fifield. Northwoods Supper Club, 5–7 p.m. Pictures with Santa, gift shop. 715/956-8353.

5 Holiday Parade—Prairie du Chien. Blackhawk Avenue, 5:30 p.m. 608/326-8555.

5 Parade & Tree Lighting—Phillips. Lake Avenue, 6 p.m. Parade, tree lighting, caroling. 888/408-4800 or www.phillipswisconsin.net.

5 Kids Cookie Decorating—Chippewa Falls. River Source Family Center, 6–7:30 p.m. 715/723-7858.

5 Festival of Trees “The Enchanted Forest —Cable. Tree decorations, wreaths, stockings, centerpieces, more. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

6 Christmas in Cassville—Cassville. Downtown. Parade of homes, decorating contests, horse & wagon rides, musical programs, more. 608/725-5855.

6 Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon—Phillips. United Methodist Church, 11–2. Bake sale, craft sale, door prizes. 715/339-4406.

6 Cookie, Candy, & Craft Walk—Mauston. United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.–noon (or sold out). 608/847-5964.

6 Finnish Independence Day—Brantwood. Community Center, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Dinner, history program, door prizes, gift shop. 715/564-2520.

6 Christmas Fair—Fall Creek. Village Hall, 9–1. Raffle drawings, lunch, more. 715/286-5014.

6 Winter Market—Fort Atkinson. VyMac/Verlo Creamery Building, 2nd floor, 10–3. Home-spun goods, fine art, live music. www.fortchamber.com.

6 Christmas Tea—Gillett. Historical Museum, 1–4 p.m. Gift shop, bake sale. www.gilletthistorical.com.

6 Cookie Walk—Boscobel. St. Johns Lutheran Church. 608/375-5855.

6 Craft Show—Cable. Telemark Resort, 9–3. Over 50 artists/crafters. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

6 Cookie Walk—Merrimac. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9–2. 608/493-2640.

6 Bridge to Wonderland Parade—Chippewa Falls. Downtown, 6 p.m. Visit Santa, live reindeer display and petting. 715/723-6661 or www.chippewafallsmainst.org.

6 Cookie Walk—Milton. United Methodist Church, 8 a.m. until gone. 608/868-3585.

6 Christmas in Boscobel—Boscobel. Blaine Gym, 1–3 p.m. Santa, parade at noon. 608/375-4458.

6 Holiday Cookie Walk—Chippewa Falls. Trinity United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. Live nativity scene, 5:30 p.m. 715/723-2806.

6 Chili Feed—Chippewa Falls. Christ Episcopal Church, 4–9 p.m.

6 Craft Show—Coon Valley. Village Hall, 7:30–2. 608/483-2508.

6 St. Nicholas Day—New Glarus. Holiday shopping specials, Santa, traditional cookie sale. www.swisstown.com.

6 Lasagna Dinner—Holmen. American Legion, 4–7:30 p.m. Door prizes, silent auction. 608/526-3372.

6 Bazaar—Plainfield. St. Paul’s Church, 8:30–1. Baked goods, crafts, raffles, more. 715/249-5263.

6, 7 Old-Fashioned Christmas—Coon Valley. Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center, 10–4. 608/452-3424 or www.norskedalen.org.

6, 7 Festival of Trees”—Eau Claire. Civic Center, 10–5. Trees, wreaths, garlands, centerpieces for live and silent auction, entertainment. 715/832-2787 or www.eauclairearts.com.

6, 7, 13, 14 A Christmas Holiday on a Victorian Estate—Prairie du Chien. Villa Louis Historic Site, 10–4 and special lamplight tour Saturdays 5:30–7:30 p.m. 608/326-2721.

7 Advent Breakfast—Cassville. St. Charles School. Breakfast, 8–noon. Santa’s workshop, raffle, visit from Santa. 608/725-5173.

7 Christmas Homes Tour—Viroqua. Museum, 1–5 p.m. 608/637-7396.

7 Christmas Open House—Chippewa Falls. Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 1–5 p.m. Dessert, refreshments, holiday musicians. 715/723-7181 or www.cookrutledgemansion.com.

7 Lovelight Tree Lighting—Menomonie. Education Room at Red Cedar Medical Center, 2 p.m. Program, tree lighting, treats.

10 Empty Stocking Event—Boscobel. Pat & Greg’s Pour House, 7 p.m. 608/375-4656.

12–14 Madrigal Dinner—Phillips. Club 13, 6:30–9 p.m. Seven-course meal, music, skits. Reservations required, 715/339-3908 or www.northwoodsplayers.com.

13 Hometown Holiday Extravaganza—Rosholt. American Legion Hall, 8–1. Cookie walk, gift baskets, raffle, door prizes, candy. 715/677-4846.

13 Walk Through the Park—Chippewa Falls. Irvine Park, 6 p.m. Christmas Village, caroling, refreshments. 715/723-5515.

13 Cookie & Craft Sale—Cleghorn. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Cookies by the pound, pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Santa. 715/579-9223.

13 Christmas Show—Viroqua. Temple Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Five by Design’s Radio Holly Days. Tickets, 608/637-2946.

13, 14, 20, 21 Mansion Tours— Chippewa Falls. Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 2 p.m. 715/723-7181 or www.cookrutledgemansion.com.

14 Christmas Feast—Boscobel. St. Johns Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Performance by Boscobel Community Choir. 608/375-5855.

15 Quilt Raffle Drawing—Fall Creek. White Pine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Queen/King cross stitch floral quilt. Ticket buyers & sellers needed. 715/877-2372.

19–21 XC Ski F.I.T. Training Program—Cable. Learn to ski well, relaxed, strong with John Burns. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com.

20 Christmas Bird Count—Cable. Help the National Audubon Society conduct the annual winter bird census. 715/798-3890.

20–21 Winter Solstice Festival—New Lisbon. The Aquarian Garden. 608/562-5433 or www.theaquariangarden.org.

24 Christmas Eve Service—Montello. The Peoples Church, 7 p.m. 608/297-8585.

31 Droppin’ of the Carp—Prairie du Chien. Entrance of St. Feriole Island, 9 p.m. Bonfires, entertainment, fireworks. Countdown starts at 11:40 p.m. 608/326-8602.

31 Chili and Soup Supper—Boscobel. Tuffley Center, 5 p.m.–midnight. Entertainment. Free. Sponsored by Maple Ridge Bible Church. 608/375-5777.