Events

East Troy Railroad's 2026 Santa's Special Evening Christmas Trains depart the East Troy Depot in the early evening. Advance reservations are required; exact departure is selected through ticketing.

Williams Bay School District lists its K-5 Winter Concert at 1:30 PM.

The 531 Fund Christmas Festival transforms the PIER 290 Boat Showroom into a holiday experience with decorated themed booths and charity raffle packages. Admission is free. Santa Cruise guests also begin their holiday experience in this area; Santa Cruise departure times are tracked separately until the 2026 schedule is posted.

December live music in the Geneva Lake Distilling tasting room. The venue lists Friday Live Music - Artist TBA for this date.

Indoor Friday live music at the Mars Resort piano bar.

The Buckinghams performs a holiday concert at Belfry Music Theatre. Belfry evening events begin at 7 PM.

The Fireside Theatre presents A Christmas Story: The Musical as a dinner-theatre holiday production. Calendar time is the published showtime; dining and arrival begin earlier.

Friday night live music at Bar West at The Abbey Resort. Holiday-week programming should be rechecked before December 25.

Lake Lawn Resort's official 2026 calendar confirms Breakfast with Santa on December 12-13. Exact seatings and program details are still to come; update this event when the resort posts final times.

A heated Christmas train ride from the East Troy Depot to Santa's Workshop, with a visit to Santa and a gift for child and toddler ticket holders. Multiple departures are offered; the railroad currently lists departure time as to be determined, so verify the ticket calendar before publication.

East Troy Railroad's 2026 Santa's Special Evening Christmas Trains depart the East Troy Depot in the early evening. Advance reservations are required; exact departure is selected through ticketing.

Choose-and-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, hot chocolate and cookies at Conifera Tree Farm near the Southern Lakes/Illinois border.

Grand Geneva's opening-day ski celebration at The Mountain Top includes first-chair festivities, a complimentary group lesson, a family scavenger hunt and Glow Night kickoff.

The Fireside Theatre presents A Christmas Story: The Musical as a dinner-theatre holiday production. Calendar time is the published showtime; dining and arrival begin earlier.

Waterford's Christmas Market features vendors, food, children's activities and Santa before and during the community parade.

Downtown Burlington community holiday event listed for December 12 from 4-7 PM.

The 531 Fund Christmas Festival transforms the PIER 290 Boat Showroom into a holiday experience with decorated themed booths and charity raffle packages. Admission is free. Santa Cruise guests also begin their holiday experience in this area; Santa Cruise departure times are tracked separately until the 2026 schedule is posted.