15+ Wonderful Ways to Spend Your Holiday Week

December 22, 2020

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When the kiddos want to take a pause from play over winter break, just check out one of these great events like a Puppet Show, CTM's A Christmas Carol, Winter Crafts or New Year's Celebrations! Whether you choose a cool virtual event to do together at home or something safe outdoors, you'll have some fun and enjoy the week together!

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1. A Christmas Carol: Home for the Holidays

Monday, December 21 - Thursday, December 31

Children's Theater of Madison

Madison

Your gifts, gives back - This year we bring Madison's Favorite Holiday Tradition back for FREE to all, in a...... MORE »

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2. Holiday Fantasy in Lights

Tuesday, November 17 - Sunday, January 3

City of Madison Parks

Madison

The Electric Group brings you the 32nd annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights. We hope you and your family and friends...... MORE »

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3. The Christmas Journey in Lights

Friday, December 4 - Thursday, December 31

Abiding Shepherd

Cottage Grove

Go on The Christmas Journey from the comfort & safety of your own car! Throughout the month of December, you're welcome...... MORE »

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4. StoryWalk: The Snowy Day

Thursday, December 10 - Monday, January 18

Middleton Public Library

Middleton

Middleton Library and Downtown Middleton present a StoryWalk. From November 18th - January 18th, you're invited to start your...... MORE »

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5. [National] Polar Express Storytime

Wednesday, December 23

Nicola's Books Ann Arbor

ON FACEBOOK

All aboard the Polar Express! Join us for a special reading of Chis Van Allsburg's The Polar Express with Santa!...... MORE »

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6. [National] Merry Making: Winter Pom Pom Crafts

Wednesday, December 23

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Michaels for fun holiday crafts designed for your mini makers. Make sensory bottles and pom pom snowballs....... MORE »

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7. [National] Silly Santa Holiday Puppet Show

Thursday, December 24

Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows

ON ZOOM

Make this Christmas Eve day super special for your kids and watch together the wacky puppets having their adventure! Join...... MORE »

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8. [National] Christmas Eve Storytime

Thursday, December 24

Nicola's Books Ann Arbor

ON FACEBOOK

We've made our lists, decorated the tree, and finished almost all of the shopping. Come and settle in with your...... MORE »

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9. [National] Virtual Kwanzaa Event

Saturday, December 26

Aquarium of the Pacific

ON WEBSITE

Join Baba the Storyteller presenting the principles and practices of Kwanzaa, and an Aquarium Pacific Pals puppet as emcee. This...... MORE »

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10. Winter break Camp

Monday, December 28 - Wednesday, December 30

KEVA Sports Center

Middleton

Winter break camps are designed to keep your child active indoors. Our coaches will keep everyone active while incorporating...... MORE »

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11. Horse & Pony Experience

Monday, December 28

La Fleur Stables

Verona

Is a perfect place for your young horse enthusiast to learn all about the world of horse in a safe...... MORE »

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12. Splash & Play

Monday, December 28

SwimWest Swim School

Madison

Join us for Family Splash and Play this Winter Break! Check out our website for more information https://www.swimwest.com/ or give...... MORE »

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13. [National] Author Event: Malcolm Mitchell & Jeff Kinney

Wednesday, December 30

An Unlikely Story

ON CROWDCAST

Join Jeff Kinney, author of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, as he interviews Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion...... MORE »

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14. New Year's Eve Countdown

Thursday, December 31

Sky Zone Madison

Madison

Join us for a family friendly New Year's Eve countdown at noon on December 31st! All day long get four...... MORE »

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15. [National] Noon Year's Eve with Laurie Berkner

Thursday, December 31

Laurie Berkner Band

ON FACEBOOK

3'¦2'¦1'¦Happy Noon Year! Gather the family for a special virtual performance by renowned children's musician Laurie Berkner as we look...... MORE »

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16. Tot Time

Weekly on Tuesday , Thursday
Monday, February 8 - Monday, March 8

The Edgewater Madison

Madison

Skating for ages 5 and under. Skate trainers available for individual use. We can't wait to have you skate...... MORE »

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17. Outdoor Skate

Weekly on Sunday
Sunday, December 20 - Sunday, January 24

Monona Bank RiverRink

Monona

Monona Bank RiverRink at Grand Crossing Park is Monona's winter wonderland. Enjoy Dane County's newest regional destination for recreational skating...... MORE »