Experience the true meaning of Christmas with live nativity events across Waukesha County and Lake Country. These family-friendly outdoor nativity reenactments bring the Christmas story to life through live actors, animals, caroling, luminary walks, and beautifully crafted scenes. Most events are hosted by local churches or farms and welcome the entire community—many are free to attend. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful outdoor nativity walk, a drive-through nativity, or a full reenactment with music and lights, this guide gathers the best live nativities in Waukesha County for 2025 all in one place.
Scroll below to find dates, times, and details for this year’s live nativity events.
A live nativity is a Christmas event where churches or local groups reenact the Nativity story using live actors, animals, music, and lights. Many include outdoor walks, caroling, or drive-through experiences. In Waukesha County, several community churches and farms host free or low-cost live nativity events for families each holiday season.
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St. Matthews Live Nativity - Dec 20th, 2025
The Live Nativity will give visitors a real sense of what it was like on the night of Jesus’ birth! No registration or tickets required to attend this FREE event. Come join in on Saturday, December 20th at St. Matthew’s School (1650 Brown Street, Oconomowoc) and enjoy an evening celebrating the the spirit of Christmas..
We (Erin’s family) has attended this event many times, and enjoy hearing and seeing the story unfold every year.
Gethsemane ELCA Live Nativity
Gethsemane ELCA Live Nativity Come experience the story of Christ’s birth by witnessing the &#…
December 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmLive Nativity & Prayer Walk
Bring your family to the Live Nativity & Prayer Walk in Oconomowoc. Join First Congregational Un…
December 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmWatertown Outdoor Live Nativity
Kick off the Christmas season with this outdoor live portrayal of the true story of Jesus’ birth i…
December 5 @ 5:00 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 pmWatertown Outdoor Live Nativity
Kick off the Christmas season with this outdoor live portrayal of the true story of Jesus’ birth i…
December 6 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pmFollow the Star – Live Nativity Shepherd of the Hills
Shepherd of the Hills Event
December 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmThe Christmas Family Fun Fest
The Christmas Family Fun Fest – Fox River Congregational Church (FRCC) Christmas Family Fun F…
December 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pmChristmas in Wales
Christmas in Wales is an annual event that is fun for the whole family. The event is held once a y…
December 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pmLuminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring
Bring your family to the Luminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring in Pewaukee in 2025! Step into…
December 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmLuminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring
Bring your family to the Luminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring in Pewaukee in 2025! Step into…
December 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmLive Nativity, Oconomowoc
Details for the 2025 Live Nativity are here. Save the date: Saturday, December 20, 2025. St. Matthew…
December 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmLuminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring
Bring your family to the Luminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring in Pewaukee in 2025! Step into…
December 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmLuminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring
Bring your family to the Luminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring in Pewaukee in 2025! Step into…
December 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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