West Bend Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in West Bend and surrounding areas
Christmas 2025 in West Bend centers on key attractions with festive events, holiday activities, and seasonal celebrations at parks and downtown venues. Events like Enchantment in the Park and the Kewaskum Holiday Craft & Vendor Expo offer Christmas markets, concerts, and cheerful lights displays. Wander lit pathways, enjoy family activities, and shop local vendors at seasonal markets that bring West Bend’s holiday spirit to life.
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Christmas Markets
31 eventsAuthentic German Christkindlesmarkt with over 100 artisans
Christmas Lights
19 eventsDrive-through holiday light show with synchronized music
Christmas Parties
9 eventsHands-on cookie decorating for families.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsReimagined Nutcracker production with new sets and costumes
Christmas Activities
31 eventsCity-wide holiday celebrations with diverse events and light displays.
Editor's Picks (6)
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The Nutcracker
(Milwaukee)
Reimagined Nutcracker production with new sets and costumes
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Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
(Milwaukee)
Over half a million brilliant bulbs illuminate downtown.
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Making Spirits Bright Drive-Through Holiday Lights Show
(Sheboygan)
Drive-through holiday lights show benefiting a food bank.
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Noon Rotary Holiday Light Show
(Fond du Lac)
Drive-through holiday light show with synchronized music
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Enchant Christmas - Milwaukee
(Franklin)
World's largest Christmas light maze
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Milwaukee Holiday Happenings
(Milwaukee)
City-wide holiday celebrations with diverse events and light displays.
Events Happening Soon (6)
West Bend Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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West Bend Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the West Bend Christmas Parade, the oldest continuous Christmas parade in Wisconsin, and Enchantment in the Park, which features extensive holiday light displays and entertainment.
West Bend is known for its long-running Christmas Parade and the Christmas at the Zoo event at Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary, which combines wildlife viewing with festive decorations in a drive-through format.
Several residential neighborhoods around West Bend are known for their festive displays, often referred to as beloved neighborhood favorites, where locals decorate extensively for the holidays.
Downtown West Bend hosts artisan markets and holiday fairs featuring local makers, and neighborhood markets also provide opportunities to shop for handmade crafts and seasonal gifts.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the West Bend Christmas Parade, and exploring parts of Enchantment in the Park. Many markets and downtown events also offer free admission.
Family-friendly options include Christmas at the Zoo, which offers a walk or drive-through experience with animals and lights, and Enchantment in the Park, featuring live performances and festive activities suitable for all ages.