Watertown Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Watertown!

Can't wait for the festive season in Watertown? Dive into our guide for all the holiday activities! For Watertown old souls and fresh faces alike, our guide is your ticket to winter wonderland adventures. Popular Events: Kick off the festive fun at the Country Christmas, where you can enjoy charming holiday displays and local crafts. A highlight this season is the Whitewater Parade of Lights, showcasing a stunning procession of decorated floats illuminating the night. And definitely don't forget the Lake Mills Winter Market, a lovely spot to find unique gifts and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Watertown Christmas Events

Watertown Christmas Markets and Shopping (2)

German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc in Oconomowoc

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📍 Oconomowoc, WI, US

(12.9 mi from Watertown)

German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc

Authentic European Christmas market experience in Wisconsin.

When

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Medium

Event Description

Step into a magical holiday wonderland at the German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc. This annual event brings authentic European charm to Wisconsin, featuring over 30 unique vendors offering handcrafted gifts and festive foods. Enjoy live polka music, a heated Biergarten, and warm roasted nuts. It's the perfect destination for family fun and unique holiday shopping.

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⭐ Best For: Families, shoppers, foodies

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Lake Mills Winter Market & Tree Lighting in Lake Mills

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📍 Lake Mills, WI, US

(13.0 mi from Watertown)

Lake Mills Winter Market & Tree Lighting

Annual Tree Lighting and Winter Market with 65+ vendors

When

Friday, December 5, 2025

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $

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⚡ Energy: Low to medium

Event Description

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Lake Mills with a magical weekend of festive events. The festivities kick off with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Commons Park, featuring Santa's grand arrival and community carols. The following day, the Winter Market at St. Paul Lutheran Church & School offers a delightful shopping experience with over 65 vendors showcasing handmade crafts, holiday decor, and seasonal gifts.

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⭐ Best For: Families, shoppers, holiday enthusiasts

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Near Watertown

Sun Prairie Christmas Events

Cambridge Holiday Lights in Ripley Park in Cambridge

Cambridge

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Cambridge Holiday Lights in Ripley Park

Festive holiday light display in a community park

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 19.2 miles from Watertown

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Holiday Makers Market Sun Prairie in Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie

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Holiday Makers Market Sun Prairie

Indoor market with over 100 local artisan vendors.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 23.5 miles from Watertown

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Waukesha Christmas Events

Breakfast with the Reindeer in Delafield

Delafield

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Breakfast with the Reindeer

Meet Santa's live reindeer and capture photos.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 18.7 miles from Watertown

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Luminary Hike & Live Nativity in Pewaukee

Pewaukee

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Luminary Hike & Live Nativity

Immersive luminary-lit journey with live nativity characters.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 22.4 miles from Watertown

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Menomonee Falls Christmas Events

Falls Christkindl Market in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls

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Falls Christkindl Market

European-inspired Christkindl Market with German bands and cuisine

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 30.8 miles from Watertown

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Elfie Scavenger Hunt in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls

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Elfie Scavenger Hunt

Elfie scavenger hunt for kids with prizes

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 30.8 miles from Watertown

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West Bend Christmas Events

BLOOM 2024 in West Bend

West Bend

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BLOOM 2024

Floral installations by local artists and florists

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 31.8 miles from Watertown

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Enchantment in the Park in West Bend

West Bend

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Enchantment in the Park

Community-driven holiday light display with charitable donations.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 31.8 miles from Watertown

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Brookfield Christmas Events

Brookfield East High School Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in Brookfield

Brookfield

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Brookfield East High School Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

One of Wisconsin's largest juried arts & craft fairs

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 33.2 miles from Watertown

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Handmade Holiday Mini Market in Brookfield

Brookfield

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Handmade Holiday Mini Market

Exclusive handmade market with over 50 artists

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 33.3 miles from Watertown

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Madison Christmas Events

Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market in Madison

Madison

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Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market

Wisconsin's largest producer-only farmers' market holiday edition.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 33.9 miles from Watertown

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Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival in Madison

Madison

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Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival

Ethically sourced gifts from vetted fair trade vendors

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 33.9 miles from Watertown

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Muskego Christmas Events

Mukwonago Midnight Magic in Mukwonago

Mukwonago

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Mukwonago Midnight Magic

Charming holiday marketplace with local artisans

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 30.5 miles from Watertown

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East Troy Lights in East Troy

East Troy

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East Troy Lights

Interactive light tunnels controlled by visitors

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 32.7 miles from Watertown

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Janesville Christmas Events

A Christmas Carol at The Milton House in Milton

Milton

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A Christmas Carol at The Milton House

Heartwarming adaptation of a classic holiday tale

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📏 30.7 miles from Watertown

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Fitchburg Christmas Events

Stoughton Holiday Market in Stoughton

Stoughton

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Stoughton Holiday Market

Local artisan palooza and Victorian holiday market

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 31.4 miles from Watertown

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Last updated: 10/9/2025