There’s nothing more magical than gathering with your community to watch the town Christmas tree light up the night sky! ✨ The joy on the kids’ faces, the holiday music, and that first sparkle of light — it’s truly the start of the Christmas season in Lake Country and Waukesha County.
Whether your family loves the Oconomowoc tree lighting, Downtown Waukesha’s holiday kickoff, or Delafield’s festive celebration, this guide has all the local Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies you won’t want to miss.
If you can’t make it to the official lighting, don’t worry — these trees will shine bright all season long for your family to enjoy.
We’re so lucky in Lake Country to have so many welcoming communities celebrating the holidays together. Use this guide to plan your Christmas Tree Lighting adventures across Hartland, Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, Waukesha, Delafield, Brookfield, and beyond!
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Lake Country and Waukesha County Area Christmas Tree Lighting Events
West Bend Christmas Tree Lighting
West Bend Christmas Tree Lighting Join your neighbors for the start of the holiday season with the c…
November 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmGermantown Christmas Parade Festival & Tree Lighting
The Germantown Christmas Parade Festival & Tree Lighting kicks-off the Holiday Season in Germant…
November 15 @ 1:30 pm – 4:45 pmWatertown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Watertown community for the annual Watertown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bentzin Fami…
November 15 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pmMilwaukee Tree Lighting Ceremony
GATHER ‘ROUND FOR THE MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL KICK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA (Milwaukee Tree Ligh…
November 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pmDelafield Tree Lighting
The Delafield Promotion and Tourism Council invite residents to attend the annual Delafield Tree Lig…
November 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmThe Corners of Brookfield Tree Lighting
Join the Town of Brookfield at The Corners for a holiday tree lighting to kick off the season in 202…
November 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThe Edgewater Tree Lighting Ceremony
With the flip of a switch and the roar of the crowd, Madison’s Edgewater kicks off the holiday sea…
November 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmPfister Hotel Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join in at The Pfister for their Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Watch the rapt expression on young a…
November 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmMenomonee Falls Christmas Tree Lighting
The Menomonee Falls Christmas Market will feature a number of events on Saturday, November 29, 2025 …
November 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmAnnual Johnson Creek Christmas Tree Lighting
9th Annual Johnson Creek Christmas Tree Lighting Kick off the holiday season with small-town charm a…
November 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmOkauchee Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities
Come celebrate Okauchee’s Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festivities. Th…
December 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmNew Berlin Tree Lighting
Kick off the Holiday Season at the City of New Berlin’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4th…
December 4 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pmDowntown Waukesha Tree Lighting
Bring your family out for the downtown Waukesha tree lighting & chamber networking event. New th…
December 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmNorth Lake Tree Lighting
The North Lake Tree Lighting will be on Friday, December 5th. Join the North Lake community at the o…
December 5 @ 5:45 pm – 7:00 pmHartland Lights
Hartland Lights 2025 Mark your calendar for the 2025 Hartland Lights event: December 5th from 6:00 p…
December 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmChristmas Tree Lighting, Sussex
Join in the fun of the holiday tree lighting in Sussex in 2025! This FREE holiday event is for chi…
December 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMidnight Magic Mukwonago
MUKWONAGO AREA CHAMBER PRESENTS: MIDNIGHT MAGIC Mukwonago on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Holiday …
December 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:55 pmPewaukee Christmas Tree Lighting
The annual Pewaukee Christmas Tree Lighting event, sponsored by the Pewaukee Kiwanis Club, hosted in…
December 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmChristmas on The Avenue West Allis, Parade, Tree Lighting and More
Christmas on the Avenue West Allis Parade The West Allis Christmas Parade is an annual holiday tradi…
December 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmOconomowoc Tree Lighting
Mayor Magnus will officially light the City’s Christmas tree just before 5:00 pm. The tree is …
December 6 @ 4:30 pmAshippun Tree Lighting and Santa Visit
Bring your family to the Ashippun Tree Lighting and Santa Visit. Mark your calendar for Saturday, De…
December 6 @ 5:15 pm
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