๐ Fox Valley Holiday Happenings 2025 ๐
The holiday season is upon us, and the Fox Valley is gearing up with some fantastic Christmas- & winter-themed events! Hereโs a curated list of light displays and fun things to do around Appleton, Green Bay and the Fox Cities this December. Feel free to forward to friends, family, or clients looking to soak up the holiday spirit!
Explore the Fox Valleyโs brightest holiday spots with this interactive map! Tap any pin to get directions and make your own Christmas light tour! Holiday Map
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๐Fox Valley Holiday Light Shows 2025๐
A curated guide to the best Christmas light displays in and around the Fox Cities
1. Fox Cities Festival of Lights
Location: Darboy Community Park, Village of Harrison
Type: Walk-through
Cost: Suggested donation
Highlights:
ยฝ-mile wooded light trail
Santa photos on select nights
Family-friendly and free
Dates: Select nights late NovemberโDecember
2. Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights
Location: Fox Cities Stadium, Grand Chute
Type: Walk-through stadium spectacle
Cost: Ticketed
Highlights:
1+ million lights
Synchronized shows every 20 minutes
Train rides, sโmores, huge 30-ft tree
Dates: Nightly through Jan 3
3. Oshkosh Celebration of Lights
Location: EAA Grounds, Oshkosh
Type: Drive-through
Cost: Ticketed / donation nights
Highlights:
Iconic holiday displays, giant trees
Easy option for staying warm
Dates: Late Nov โ Dec 31
4. Holiday Lights on the Fox
Location: Brown County Fairgrounds, Green Bay
Type: Drive-through
Cost: Ticketed
Highlights:
Light tunnels, moving displays
Great for families or pets
Dates: December
5. Radiance for a Reason
Location: N9348 Mulholland Ln, Appleton, WI 54915
Type: Drive-through
Cost: Donations to the Just Jess Foundation can be placed in the red mailbox by the driveway or with Venmo using the QR Code on the mailbox.
Highlights:
This year, we are accepting monetary donations for a local charity called the Just Jess Foundation. They provide vacations for families with a parent diagnosed with terminal cancer, allowing them to create lasting memories together.
6. Voyageur Park Holiday Lights
Location: De Pere
Type: Walk-through
Cost: Free
Highlights:
Community display
Riverside setting
Dates: December evenings
7. Christmas at the Pond
Location: Kimberly
Type: Walk-through
Cost: Free
Highlights:
Small, local light loop
Great for families + quick outings
Dates: Earlyโmid December (varies by year)
8. Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Light Show
Location: Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac
Type: Walk-/drive-through
Cost: Donation-based
Highlights:
Large park display
Tree lights, waterfront backdrop
Dates: December
9. WPS Garden of Lights
Location: Green Bay Botanical Garden
Type: Walk-through
Cost: Ticketed
Highlights:
Beautiful botanical-themed displays
Romantic and scenic
Dates: Weekends + select weeknights DecโJan
10. Making Spirits Bright
Location: Sheboygan
Type: Drive-through
Cost: Free (food pantry donations encouraged)
Highlights:
Animated displays
Long drive-through route
Dates: Nov 28 โ Dec 31
11. Fond du Lac Lakeside Park Holiday Lights (Lakefront Edition)
Location: Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac
Type: Walk/drive hybrid
Cost: Free
Highlights:
Waterfront light scenes
Peaceful and scenic holiday option
Dates: DecemberโจHOLIDAY LIGHTS MAP LINKโจ
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๐Holiday Events Across the Fox Valley & Surrounding Areas๐
(Appleton โข Oshkosh โข Neenah โข Menasha โข Greenville โข Kimberly โข Fond du Lac โข Green Bay โข De Pere)
1. Hearthstoneโs Victorian Christmas Tours
Location: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Appleton
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, December 2025
Beautifully decorated Victorian Christmas rooms, historical tours, and themed holiday stories.
2. Paine Art Center โNutcracker in the Castleโ
Location: Paine Art Center & Gardens, Oshkosh
Dates: November 22 โ January 5, 2026
Walk through immersive Nutcracker-themed rooms with actors, dรฉcor, and guided candlelight tours.
3. โThe Nutcrackerโ Ballet
Location: The Grand, Oshkosh
Dates: December 6โ7, 2025
A classic holiday performance featuring professional dancers and orchestral music.
4. Green Bay Gamblers Teddy Bear Toss Game
Location: Resch Center, Green Bay
Date: TBD
Fans toss teddy bears onto the ice for local charity โ one of Green Bayโs biggest holiday traditions.
5. Fond du Lac Holiday Parade of Lights
Location: Downtown Fond du Lac
Date: Early December 2025 (annual first Saturday)
Holiday floats, music, dancers, and Santaโs arrival through downtown.
6. Oshkosh Holiday Craft Faire
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh
Date: December
Over 150 vendors offering holiday dรฉcor, baked goods, handmade gifts, art, and seasonal treats.
7. Holiday Pops Concert
Location: Meyer Theatre, Green Bay
Date: December 20th, 2025
A festive concert from the Green Bay Symphony with carols, holiday classics, and choir performances.
8. Sippinโ with Santa (Adults 21+)
Location: Downtown Neenah
Date: December TBD
Bar-crawl-style event with holiday drinks, Santa appearances, and festive photo opportunities.
9. Cookies & Cocoa With Mrs. Claus
Location: Menasha & Neenah Community Centers
Dates: December 7, 14, 21, 2025
Kids enjoy cocoa, decorate cookies, make crafts, and listen to Christmas stories.
10. Christmas at the Inn (Historic Reenactment)
Location: Grignon Mansion, Kaukauna
Dates: December 6th, 2025
A 19th-century Christmas experience with carolers, historic costumes, treats, and holiday traditions.
11. Holiday Wagon & Sleigh Rides
Location: W6744 Rogersville Road,Fond du Lac
Dates: Weekends in December 2025
12. Neenah Community Band Christmas Concert
Date: December 7, 2025
A free community concert featuring holiday favorites.
14. Old World Christmas Market
Location: Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake (nearby)
Dates: December 5โ14, 2025
European-style Christmas market with vendors from around the world โ a popular regional holiday outing.
15. Santa Float Visits (Neighborhood Santa Tours)
Location: Neenah-Menasha neighborhoods
Dates: December 1โ24, 2025
Santa travels through neighborhoods on a fire truck or holiday float โ fun for families and kids.
