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Appleton celebrates Christmas 2025 around cultural landmarks and the downtown riverwalk with festive events and winter celebrations that feel hometown-warm. Seasonal adventures, holiday performances, and neighborhood festivals fill the season with music, lights, and friendly gatherings.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Appleton
- Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights
- Sister's Christmas Catechism
- Light Up Appleton
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Christmas Program 2024
- Winter Wonderland on the Wolf (New London)
- Christkindlmarket On Broadway (Green Bay)
- WPS Garden of Lights (Green Bay)
- EAA Christmas in the Air (Oshkosh)
- Downtown Oshkosh Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony (Oshkosh)
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Appleton Christmas Events
Appleton Christmas Light Displays
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Experience the magic of the season at Neuroscience Group Field with Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights. This walk-through event features over a million dazzling lights synchronized to festive music, a towering 30-foot Christmas tree perfect for photos, and cozy fire pits. Families can enjoy a special train ride, a fun scavenger hunt, and a dedicated spot to write letters to Santa.
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Experience the magic of Winter Wonderland on the Wolf in downtown New London. This festive event features a dazzling parade, enchanting Christmas light displays, visits with Santa, and lively caroling. Families can enjoy wagon rides and a special Reindeer Boogie, creating cherished holiday memories.
Appleton Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment
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Prepare for a holiday mystery like no other with "Sister's Christmas Catechism." This comedic production reimagines the nativity story with a "CSI: Bethlehem" flair, as Sister investigates the fate of the Magi's gold. Featuring audience participation and a local choir, it promises a unique and hilarious take on a classic tale, destined to become a new holiday tradition.
Appleton Other Christmas Activities
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The 54th annual Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade lights up the night on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. This beloved Midwest tradition kicks off the holiday season with a spectacular display of over 80 units, including vibrant floats and decorated vehicles. More than twenty high school marching bands fill the air with festive holiday tunes, creating an unforgettable experience for the estimated 80,000 spectators lining College Avenue.
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Join the community in Downtown Appleton for a magical evening to officially kick off the holiday season. This FREE event features live music and performances, a delightful treat walk, an engaging window scavenger hunt, and numerous family-friendly activities. It's the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and embrace the festive spirit.
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Discover the true meaning of Christmas at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church's 2024 program, 'While You Were Sleeping.' This heartwarming performance by Faith Formation students follows a boy's journey with a Christmas Angel to understand the spirit of the season. Enjoy beloved carols, student musical performances, and a festive reception.
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