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Holiday & Christmas Events Lake Country 2025 | Waukesha County WI

Celebrate the holidays in Lake Country and Waukesha County!

Our Holiday Fun Guide brings together the best Christmas and holiday events across Oconomowoc, Delafield, Hartland, Pewaukee, Brookfield, and Waukesha, all in one magical list. Whether you’re looking for Christmas light displays, photos with Santa, local parades, craft fairs, or festive family activities, we’ve got you covered.

This year’s guide is proudly sponsored by The Ingleside Hotel, home of the beloved Country Christmas Light Display, a must-see tradition for families across Southeast Wisconsin (especially ours!).

Keep scrolling to find every local holiday happening, from tree lightings and live nativities to holiday shopping and Christmas break activities. Bookmark this page and check back often — Lake Country Family Fun keeps it updated all season long so you can make the most of your holiday fun in Waukesha County!

HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS EVENTS GUIDE GIVEAWAY 2025

This year, we have put together an awesome package thanks to local sponsors to kick off our Holiday Season.  Scroll to the bottom of this page to enter. One lucky winner will win:

  • 1 carload pass to Country Christmas Light Display at the Ingleside Hotel + a Four Pack of Water Park Tickets to Springs Water Park
  • 2 VIP Passes to MKE Improv at the Corners of Brookfield each of which can be redeemed for two General Admission tickets, and are not time-sensitive
    • 2 drink minimum required
  • A $50 Candle Set from Oak and Elizabeth
  • 24K Gold Pvd Titanium Earrings featuring 3 Baguette cut CZs. Comfortable flat black labret posts are included from Piercings by Danielle – Elegant Edge in Brookfield
  • 4 tickets to the Take Flight Theatre’s “Rudolph!” at the Wilderness Hotel in Wisconsin Dells.
    • Does not include hotel stay. Other exclusions and limitations apply. Physical tickets will be mailed to the winner.
TO ENTER:

1 – Fill out the form below.
2 – Also comment on the Facebook post from 11/6/2025 AND/OR the Instagram post from 11/6/2025 OR if you do not have Facebook or Instagram, comment below on the website in the comment box with which prize you are most excited to win!

 

2025 Giveaway will run November 6 – December 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm with the winner chosen on December 4, 2025 via the email used when filling out the form above. Please whitelist Lakecountryfamilyfun@gmail.com so you can receive your winning email! 

Do NOT ever give out your credit card information. We will never ask for it! One entry per person. Duplicates will be deleted.  Some product exclusions apply. 
 

CONGRATULATIONS TO STACEY H. of Oconomowoc for WINNING in 2024!

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2025 CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE SPONSOR

A HUGE Holiday thank-you to our Christmas & Holiday Fun Guide Sponsor,
The Ingleside Hotel presenting Country Christmas.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS at the Ingleside Hotel is Wisconsin’s Largest outdoor drive-through light display and it begins soon for the 2025 season. Enter a separate giveaway to win one of three carload passes in November.

Country Christmas is open November 28, 2025 through December 2, 2025 & December 4, 2025 through January 3, 2026. Sunday through Thursday hours are from 5-9 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays hours are from 5-10 pm. 

*Note that there are special nights and special promotions throughout the holiday season!

Ingleside Hotel Holiday Fun Guide 2025 Country Christmas Graphic

Country Christmas is Wisconsin’s longest standing and most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event! Country Christmas features over a million holiday lights festively displayed along a mile-long trail that winds through the woods. You’ll experience enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes, all from the comfort of your car. And when you’ve finished your trip through the trail, leave your vehicle behind and visit Christmas Village and The Streets of Bethlehem. Christmas Village is home to our spectacular, working model train display as well as a concession area to purchase refreshments. The Streets of Bethlehem is where you will be amazed!

Illuminated Walks:
Dates:  November 14-16, 21-23 & 26, 2025
This seven-night only event will help benefit the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County.  Enjoy the mile long Country Christmas trail like you never have before.

Country Christmas Bikes and Lights: 
Dates: November 24-25, 2025
Guests will be allowed to bike through the Country Christmas trail. Admission includes unlimited
number of trips through the trail on the event date selected. The trail will be closed to any drive through traffic on these special nights.

Wagon Rides: 
Dates: November 30-December 2, December 4, December 7-11, and December 14-18, 2025
Ride a wagon to see the lights!  On select nights, take in the lights of Country Christmas Trail from our Wagon Ride! 

Brunch with Santa: 
Date: December 21, 2025 | 9AM-1PM | Lake Country Ballroom
Make a reservation and enjoy a delicious buffet filled with sweet and savory favorites like pancakes, an omelet station, and of course desserts! There will be family-friendly activities to enjoy after your meal. Activities include a photo opportunity with Santa, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and more!

HANDY HOLIDAY GUIDES

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2025 Holiday Guides

Thanksgiving Guide Lake Country Family Fun Pumpkin Pie
THANKSGIVING GUIDE featuring yummy local eats and more!
Fall and Holiday Craft Fair Guide
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR GUIDE sponsored by Brown St. Emporium
Photos with Santa Guide Lake Country Waukesha County
PHOTOS WITH SANTA GUIDE Sponsored by Kara Reese Photography
Holiday Fun Guide Corners Brookfield
HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE sponsored by
Ingleside Hotel
5 Ways to Stay Sane During Christmas Week Lake Country Family Fun
LIGHT DISPLAYS THAT AMAZE sponsored by
Bank Five Nine
Lake Country Family Fun's Shop Small Holiday Guide
HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE sponsored by local small businesses
Watertown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Sussex The Edgewater Tree Lighting Ceremony Pfister Hotel Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Greendale Holiday Tree Lighting downtown Waukesha North Lake Midnight Magic Mukwonago
TREE LIGHTINGS
sponsored by the Corners of Brookfield
Waukesha Christmas Parade
CHRISTMAS PARADES
sponsored by the Delafield Brewhaus
South East Wisconsin Christmas Tree Farms Guide Christmas Tree Lighting Guide
CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
sponsored by Aspire Dance Center
Kick Christmas Movie Night up a notch
Kick Your Christmas Movie Night Up A Notch
at home!
Drop the Kids and Shop
HOLIDAY DROP/ SHOP
shop more efficiently while the kids play!
Aspire holiday wishlist 2024
2025 Wishlist
featuring our 10 favorite local shops

CAN'T MISS LOCAL HOLIDAY EVENTS

MUST SEE PERFORMANCES

Lake Country Playhouse A Christmas Carol

The 14th ANNUAL Production of the delightful musical rendition of the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be at the Lake Country Playhouse this Holiday season.

A Christmas Carol will run from November 28-December 14th, 2025. Performances will be held on Thursday and Friday nights at 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday nights at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $27.50. Group pricing is also available. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org.

A Christmas Carol: the Musical – 17 PERFORMANCES:

Friday, November 28, 7:30pm – PREVIEW
Saturday, November 29, 2:00pm
Saturday, November 29, 6:00pm
Sunday, November 30, 2:00pm
Sunday, November 30, 6:00pm
Thursday, December 4, 7:30pm
Friday, December 5, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 6, 2:00pm
Saturday, December 6, 6:00pm
Sunday, December 7, 2:00pm
Sunday, December 7, 6:00pm
Thursday, December 11, 7:30pm
Friday, December 12, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm
Saturday, December 13, 6:00pm
Sunday, December 14, 2:00pm

*Possible added 6pm performance on Sunday December 14th. Tickets sell out quickly. Please join their waitlist if the performance you’re interested in is no longer available, or you would like to be contacted about the added performance.

MAINSTAGE ACADEMY OF DANCE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER BALLET

Don’t Miss This Beloved Holiday Favorite! December 5-7, 2025

Going to see Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet at the Oconomowoc Arts Center has become a holiday tradition in the Lake Country Area. With Artistic Director Eddy Bray’s all-new choreography, Local dancers, amazing set design, and the magical musical score of Peter Tchaikovsky, the production delights audiences of all ages.

Tickets/Info: https://wedancemainstage.com/

Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil at the Miller High Life Theatre.

Our team member Sam saw this performance in 2024 and loved it! She went on a date night with her husband, but relayed that her small children would have loved it, too! 

  • Nov. 26, 2025 / Wednesday 7:30 PM  DOORS 6:30 PM
  • Nov. 28, 2025 / Friday 1:00 PM  DOORS 12:00 PM
  • Nov. 28, 2025 / Friday 4:00 PM  DOORS 3:00 PM
  • Nov. 28, 2025 / Friday 7:30 PM  DOORS 6:30 PM
  • Nov. 29, 2025 / Saturday 1:00 PM  DOORS 12:00 PM
  • Nov. 29, 2025 / Saturday 4:00 PM  DOORS 3:00 PM
    Nov. 29, 2025 / Saturday 7:30 PM  DOORS 6:30 PM
    Nov. 30, 2025 / Sunday 12:00 PM  DOORS 11:00 AM

Get tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before… by visiting their ticket website.

We’re excited to partner with Cirque DU Soleil to offer our Lake Country Family Fun followers 20% off select seats and price levels! (Other restrictions may apply.)
How to redeem the offer:
1. Select your preferred show date and time.
2. Under Available Offers, click “Buy Offer” in the Special Offers section.
3. On the next page, click “Select Tickets” and enter promo code CHEER to unlock the discounted
tickets.
4. This offer is valid until Wednesday, November 26 at 5:30 PM local time.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical 

Shows run from November 25 – November 30, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets (John Lee Beatty) and costumes (Robert Morgan) inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas. 

More information and tickets.

The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Show runs November 21 to December 28, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. 

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in the search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

Buy tickets here. 

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets at Fiserv Forum

December 27, 2025 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee

The holidays rock a whole lot harder than they ever have thanks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra. By infusing seasonal classics with rock flamboyance, a symphonic sense of scope, and an eye-popping visual presentation complete with lasers and pyrotechnics, what began as a side project for a veteran group of American hard rockers has grown into one of today’s top-selling acts, with over 10 million concert tickets sold since 1999.

Buy tickets here.

MAKE THESE HOLIDAY TRIPS

Looking for some holiday fun to get you and your family in the holiday spirit? Enjoy this list and get in touch with your jolly side 🙂

Note: Information posted below taken from websites with permission.

LCFF HOLIDAY ARTICLES

Cookie Walks and Holiday Bake Sales

  • Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2025
    Pauline Haass Holiday Book and Bake Sale
    N64W23820 Main Street
    SussexWI 53089
    Join the Friends for $10/person to gain access to the Preview Sale from 4-6 PM on Friday, November 21.
  • Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6, 2025
    10:00 am until 5:00 pm
    Menomonee Falls Downtown District 
    121 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
  • Saturday, December 13th, 2025
    9:00 am until 1:00 pm (or while supplies last)
    Oconomowoc Public Library
    200 W. South Street, Oconomowoc, WI
    If you’d like to donate cookies, they should be dropped off at the library starting Wednesday, December 10 through Saturday morning.
  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
    9:00 am until 12:00 pm
    First United Methodist Church
    121 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
    Cookie Walk located in the lower-level church dining room
    For more information, call: 262-542-4256.
  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
    9:00 am until the cookies are gone
    Waukesha South High School
    401 E Roberta Ave, Waukesha, WI
    Waukesha South Band Boosters Cookie Walk
    Cookies are set out on trays for guests to mix and match their own box of treats!
  • Saturday, December 14, 2024
    9:00 am until cookies are gone
    Jerusalem Presbyterian Church
    2017 Main Street, Wales, WI
    Doors open at 8:00 am, when numbers will be given out to hold your place in line. The church will sell fresh cinnamon rolls and coffee while you wait for the sale to start.
    For more information, call Jerusalem Presbyterian Church at 262-968-3408. To reach the church, take I-94 to the Highway 83 exit and proceed south to Main Street in Wales.
  • Saturday, December 14, 2024
    9:00 am until 11:00 am or cookies are gone
    St. John’s United Church of Christ
    N67 W28321 Sussex Road, Merton, WI
    Homemade cookies will be available.
    For more information, call: 262-538-1912.

We also recommend popping over to our SHOP SMALL GUIDE and hitting up these local YUMMY EATS retailers:

Sweet P’s Pantry in Oconomowoc
E and S Sweets in Mukwonago
All the Crumbs Cookies in Genesee

LAKE COUNTRY FAMILY FUN HAS ALL YOUR HOLIDAY NEEDS. CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY SHOP SMALL GUIDEPHOTOS WITH SANTA GUIDECHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING GUIDECHRISTMAS TREE FARM GUIDEHOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR GUIDE, AND CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY PARADE GUIDE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LAKE COUNTRY FAMILY FUN!

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LAKE COUNTRY FAMILY FUN! 

ADD SOME HOLIDAY FUN

If you have a Holiday Fun event that fits into one of the categories in our Holiday Fun Guide and would like it added to this list, please email us at erin@lakecountryfamilyfun(dot)com with your information. You can also email us via the contact form below.

GIVEAWAY DISCLOSURE:

Other: Entrants must be 18 years or older at the time of entering the giveaway. Entrants must be located in the U.S. The winner will be selected at random and notified via the email that was submitted. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry person. Duplicates will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the many local sponsors for providing the giveaways (see individual giveaway for sponsorship details). See PRIVACY POLICY here. The winner may be congratulated on Facebook (with the official prize notification going through email). For giveaways that are announced or promoted on Facebook, please note that these promotions are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

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  4. Thank you! We love the Delafield Christmas Tree 🎄 lighting and the German Christmas 🎅 Market in Oconomowoc!

  5. Hillary Bielefeldt

    All the community Christmas events with family and our own light shows – Lights on Pleasant Heights.
    LightsonPleasantHeights.com

  6. Rosanna Balistreri

    Walking the Ingleside Christmas lights. We drove them in years past. Experienced the walking part last year, AMAZING

  7. Teri Testin Ignasiak

    It is a family tradition to drive through the Country Christmas lights at the Ingleside every year with the family. I am looking forward to walking them this year.

  8. Thank you for all these resources!! Love the info on the tree farms, lighting displays, Christmas markets & more! Always need reminders for these fun events!!

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