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October 27 - December 13

Write Santa a letter and let him know what you want for Christmas! Stop by Santa’s bright red mailbox and drop off your letter addressed to Santa Claus by December 13. Santa’s helpers will collect the letters and make sure everyone who writes gets a personalized letter back from the big guy in the red suit.

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November. 16 - December 28

Enjoy authentic Christmas caroling throughout the downtown Waukesha area during this winter holiday season and help raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.

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November. 18 - December 22

A picture is worth a thousand words, and nothing is more precious than holiday pictures of your children and family with Santa Claus. The WDBA in partnership with Fruits of the Spirit Candles will be offering free photos with Mr. Claus himself.

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November. 16 - December 28

Get away from the holiday rush and enjoy some fun in Downtown Waukesha during the holiday season with Friday Night Music After Dark!

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Shows @ Ongoing Times

Check out the Waukesha Civic Theatre's Holiday line up and be sure to catch a show or see all of them!

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November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Stroll the Waukesha Downtown area and enjoy the beautifully preserved historic area decorated for the holiday season. Make sure to get your spot for the Holiday Parade @ 5:30 PM!

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November 23 - December 29

Enjoy an elegant horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of downtown Waukesha! Purchase your tickets now at Martha Merrell’s Books. Carriage ride pickup located at Martha Merrell’s Books.

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Saturday November 24

Shop locally in Downtown Waukesha! The importance of locally owned small businesses was recognized by the United States Congress in 2011 and named “Small Business Saturday”. This is a day of recognition and celebration, dedicated to local shopping. The Saturday following Thanksgiving is a great time for friends and family to come together and enjoy Holiday shopping. This small business Saturday expect to find great deals and sales at businesses of all sorts. Downtown Waukesha is a vibrant and diverse community of small businesses that offer a large variety of products and services. Join our beautiful downtown city community and support local this Small Business Saturday.

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December 1 - 24

Santa’s breakfast workshop will be at Martha Merrell’s Books again this year! Santa is looking forward to spending some time with all of the kids! Enjoy some hot breakfast, juice, cookies, and of course coloring and arts and crafts with Santa himself!

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December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for our annual Silver Bells Art Crawl through Historic Downtown Waukesha. Select stores and shops will be open until 10 pm for an extended night of holiday shopping.

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Select Days Through The Holiday Season

These special 12 days of celebration give everyone the chance to save big on holiday shopping in the Downtown Waukesha area. Shop local this Christmas season!

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December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring your family over to Martha Merrell’s for a live reading of the Polar Express.

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December 1 - 15

Come join us at Stroke of Genius for Santa's Workshop. Painting and hot cocoa for children and adults!

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December 2 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Please join us for our 9th annual family-friendly & festive 5k Run & Walk! Wear your favorite Santa, Reindeer, Elf, Grinch, or Snowman suit, the crazier the merrier. Register today at https://eraswaukesha.org/events/special-events/santa-run/ or call (262) 549-3348

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December 8

Join us for the annual Ugly Sweater Party! Downtown Waukesha shops & restaurants are hosting Ugly Sweater specials and parties throughout the area all day long for those who participate in the fun!

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December 16 @ 3 pm - 5 pm

Join us at Martha Merrill's Books & Toys for a live reading of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer!

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December 9 - 16

Bring your family over to Martha Merrell’s Books & Toys for some holiday Sunday group activity time! Great for the entire family and even friends.

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December 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Martha Merrell's Books & Toys will be hosting Christmas activities for the youngsters! Bring the kids in for some fun this holiday season.

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November 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CELEBRATING THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AS THE CAROLING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! Did you know the most people Christmas caroling is 1,822 and was achieved by the Waukesha Downtown Business Association (USA) in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, on 22 November 2013 at the tree lighting ceremony? Don't miss the celebration!

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November 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The 56th Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2017 @ 4PM. Watch as winter wonderland magic trails through the streets of Downtown Waukesha! Come down early and enjoy the Holiday Stroll through the downtown area before the parade.

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SEE FULL EVENTS CALENDAR

Join us in the beautiful historic Downtown Waukesha area for this year's holiday celebration, Silver Bells. Each year we transform our city into a winter wonderland of fun and holiday magic. Take a look below at our full list of events taking place throughout the downtown area. We have activities and entertainment for all ages from October 28th through December 30th. We look forward to seeing you for a Christmastime Celebration to remember.

DID YOU KNOW?

Waukesha is the Christmas Caroling Capital of the World!

The most people caroling is 1,822 and was achieved by the Waukesha Downtown Business Association (USA) in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, on 22 November 2013.

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