It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Following is a curated list of the upcoming holiday parties, shows, races and events in Madison, WI.

Holiday Shows

• A Madison Symphony Christmas takes place Dec. 6-8 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $15-$104.
• The Capitol Christmas Pageant takes place Dec. 8 at the State Capitol. Free to attend.
• “All is Calm” runs Dec. 5-15 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $30-$38.
• “A Christmas Carol” runs Dec. 7-22 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $51-$78.
• “The Nutcracker” runs Dec. 13-22 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $25-$114.

Holiday Parties and Celebrations

• The Magnet Winter Charity Fete is held Dec. 6 at the Bur Oak. Tickets are $75-$100.
• The Downtowners Social Club Hark the Holiday Party takes place Dec. 10 at the Tinsmith. Free to attend.
• The Elvehjem Holiday in the Park takes place Dec. 14 at Elvehjem Park. Free to attend.
• A Dean Martin Christmas Party is held on Dec. 14 at Lake Louie Brewing. Free to attend.
• An Ugly Sweater Party is held Dec. 14 at all Nitty Gritty locations. Free to attend.

Holiday Races and Bar Crawls

• The Christmas Bar Crawl starts at Red Rock Saloon on Dec. 14. Tickets cost $20.
• Run, Santa, Run 5K takes place Dec. 21 on the Capitol Square. Fee is $25-$50.

Other Holiday Events

• The Holiday Fantasy in Lights runs Nov. 9-Dec. 31 at Olin Park. Admission is free.
• Zoo Lights is held Nov. 29-Dec. 29 (Fridays-Sundays) at Henry Vilas Zoo. Tickets cost $10.
• Winter Wonderland in the Village takes place Dec. 7 in McFarland. Free to attend.
• The Fair Trade Holiday Festival takes place Dec. 7 at Monona Terrace. Free to attend.
• The HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair takes place Dec. 7 at Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Entry fee is $1.
• Holiday Express runs Dec. 7-31 at Olbrich Gardens. Tickets are $5-$8.
• Flixmas with the movies “Elf” and “National Lampoon Christmas Vacation” showing on several dates in December at Flix Brewhouse. Tickets are $7.

 

Photo by Madison Symphony Orchestra

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