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November 22, 28 & 29

Holiday Open House

Shop at the Mercantile 117 W. Cook Street, pick up a Gift Bag of Savings and register to Win Downtown Shopping $$$





November 22

Randolph Craft Show and Sale

Randolph High School

Tom Cornford
Telephone: 920-326-6117





November 22

Holiday Craft Show

Savanna Oaks - Fall River
Telephone: 920-484-6257





November 22

Christmas By The Creek - Lodi's Holiday Open House

10 am - 4 pm Community Tree Lighting - Gather at the Lodi Valley Historical Society - Jolivetee House - Christmas Carols, Cider, Hot chocolate, Cookies & PopcornShops open late!

Lodi Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-592-4412
Email: information@lodiwisconsin.com
Web Site: www.lodiwisconsin.com





November 28

Santa Fly-in

10 amCome help welcome Santa as he arrives at the Portage Airport.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6242
Email: pacc@portagewi.com
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





November 28

Columbus Christmas Parade

Festive evening holiday parade, featuring lighted and decorated floats followed by the community Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Special guest Santa Claus does the honors.





November 28

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Annual Holiday Lighted Parade in downtown Portage when Santa lights the Christmas tree while free cookies and hot chocolate is served.

Gil
Telephone: 608-742-5054





November 28 & 29

Free Kid's Movie

9:30 & 10:30 am - "Alvin & The Chipmunks" at Portage TheaterFree Kid’s Movie with a non-perishable food item donation.





November 29

Randolph Communicty Holiday Bazaar

9 am - 3 pm - Randolph 60+ Booths, Baked Goods and Lunch Served All Day! Randolph High School - 110 Meadowood Drive

Tom Cornford
Telephone: 920-326-6117





December 3

Agency House Kiddie Christmas

4-6 pm - Calling all kids! Help us decorate the Agency House tree by making an old-fashioed ornament. And that's not all--you'll also paint a Christmas pot to take home (hand crafted by local artisan Guy Wolff) and plant a paper-white plant bulb in it.Afterwards, enjoy apple cider and Christmas cookies! Free to the public.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6362
Email: pacc@portagewi.com
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





December 4

Christmas with the Kinzies

6-8:30 pm - Mingle with Portage’s illustrious "first family", John and Juliette Kinzie. Enjoy music by Main Street Melodies, indulge in a variety of delectable refreshments and feel good about it, all the proceeds assist in the continued preservationand operation of the Historic Indian Agency House. Tickets available at Chamber.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6362
Email: pacc@portagewi.com
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





December 4

18th Annual Love Light Celebration

Community celebration including lighting of the Love Light Trees, musical entertainment, caroling and refreshments at 6 pm. Divine Savior Extended Care, 715 W. Pleasant Street, Portage

Shelby Lang
Telephone: 608-742-5166





December 6

St. Nicky's Frolic

1pm- Vintage Kitchen Apron Fashion Show @ B's Pantry (in Hoopla) 2pm- Yarn Weaving & Xmas Card Making @ The Mercantile 3pm- Non-Coffee Tasting & Personalized Xmas Ornaments @ The Daily Perk Seasonal Treats, Drinks, & Tips are On-Going throughout the day!Free to the Public

HoopLa
Telephone: 608-742-1435
Email: hooplaelite@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.hooplaelite.com





December 6

Cookie Walk

9 am - Noon Purchase a cookie box for $5 at the Chamber office and collect a cookie at various businesses throughout Portage. Discovery Depot Children's Museum will be offering free cookie decorating during the Cookie Walk.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6242
Email: pacc@portagewi.com
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





December 10

CP Rail Holiday Train

4:30 pm - The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolls into Portage arriving at the Amtrak train depot. The train takes to the rails to raise cash, food, and awareness for hunger relief efforts in North America. Live music show!!





December 12

Living Windows 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Many Portage downtown merchant windows will play host to the likes of living Yuletide scenes of old Portage. Stroll through the historic torchlit avenues and enjoy the hospitality of the hometown merchants.many of whom will be dressed in attire from Christmas past.

Main Street Portage
Telephone: 608-745-1861





December 13

Landmark Home Tour

Experience the ambiance of magnificent living of days gone by while touring local homes in Portage. Don't miss this trip back in time to an era of grandeur and colorful history complete with guided tours. Tickets are available in advance.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6242
Email: pacc@portagewi.com
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





December 13

Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar

9 am - 2 pm in Cambria
Telephone: 920-348-6587





December 13

Holiday Festival in Randolph, WI





December 13

Culver's Breakfast with Santa 8-10 am

Join us for Breakfast with Santa at Culver’s in Portage. There is no fee for breakfast, but we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry. Tickets are needed to attend this event and it is limited to the first 200 people.You can pick up your tickets at the Chamber office.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6242
Email: pacc@portagewi.com
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





December 13

Museum at the Portage Open House

1-4pm - Walk through local history as you tour the museum. Refreshments served.804 MacFarlane Rd.

Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 608-742-6242
Email: pacc@portagewi
Web Site: www.portagewi.com





December 24

Santa's Workshop

Give toys to children in Columbia County. Toys are delivered from the fairgrounds at 9 am

Jean Anderson
Telephone: 608-742-4224





February 7

Shiverfest


Fall River Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 920-484-3525
Web Site: www.villageoffallriver-chamber.com




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