Prepare for a holiday adventure in Mequon! Our guide has all the exciting festive activities. From longtime Mequon dwellers to first-time guests, our guide illuminates the city's yuletide spirit.
One highlight of the season is the Christkindlmarket, inspired by traditional German markets, where you can find unique crafts, delicious treats, and warm mulled wine. Another notable event is the Holiday Folk Fair International, showcasing the diverse heritage of our community through captivating performances and global cuisines. And you definitely don't want to miss the Holiday Lights Festival, where the vibrant light displays transform the city into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mequon
- Christkindlmarket (Milwaukee)
- Holiday Folk Fair International (West Allis)
- Holiday Lights Festival (Milwaukee)
- Country Christmas (Pewaukee)
- Winter Market at Foxtown Station
- A Victorian Christmas (Milwaukee)
- Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort (Kohler)
- Oconomowoc German Christmas Market (Oconomowoc)
- Madison Christkindlmarkt (Paoli)
- Foxtown Brewing's 5th Anniversary Party
See these and even more events listed below!
Mequon Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Lights Festival
What to Expect:
Dazzling light displays and interactive holiday decorations.
Description:
The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival transforms downtown Milwaukee into a vibrant winter scene with over 500,000 lights, animated displays, and festive decorations in three parks and along Wisconsin Avenue.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Holiday Lights Festival
Country Christmas
What to Expect:
Spectacular drive-through holiday lights display with animated figures and holiday scenes.
Description:
Country Christmas is a drive-through holiday lights display featuring over a million lights, animated figures, and holiday scenes. The event includes a trip through the Country Christmas Trail and entrances to Christmas Village and The Streets of Bethlehem. Visitors can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies during wagon rides.
Where: Pewaukee | More Info: Country Christmas
Mequon Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christkindlmarket
What to Expect:
Authentic German holiday market with international vendors and festive activities.
Description:
Christkindlmarket is a traditional German-style holiday market offering a unique shopping experience with international and local vendors, festive music, and a variety of food and drinks. Visitors can explore vendor products, participate in special events, and enjoy a cozy atmosphere.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Christkindlmarket
Winter Market at Foxtown Station
What to Expect:
Local artisanal goods and gourmet treats.
Description:
The Winter Market at Foxtown Station offers a variety of unique gifts and handcrafted treasures from local craftsmen. Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, handmade candles, and gourmet treats.
Where: Mequon | More Info: Winter Market at Foxtown Station
Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort
What to Expect:
Heated tent with international and regional artisanal goods.
Description:
The Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort offers a traditional holiday experience reminiscent of Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt. Guests can browse unique items from international and regional artisans, enjoy delectable German fare, and participate in special holiday activities.
Where: Kohler | More Info: Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort
Madison Christkindlmarkt
What to Expect:
Exclusive early access to vendor tent with limited edition shopping tote.
Description:
Immerse yourself in a traditional Wisconsin Christmas at the Christkindlmarket in Paoli, featuring hand-selected vendors, holiday activities, and nostalgic celebrations along the Sugar River.
Where: Paoli | More Info: Madison Christkindlmarkt
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Heated tents with live polka bands and authentic German cuisine.
Description:
The Oconomowoc German Christmas Market offers authentic European food, unique shopping opportunities, and live polka music. Enjoy warm roasted nuts, authentic German beer, and incredible handmade gifts in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Oconomowoc | More Info: Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Mequon Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Folk Fair International
What to Expect:
Celebrating diverse cultures with traditional music, food, and dance.
Description:
The Holiday Folk Fair International is America's premier multicultural festival, celebrating the cultural heritage of southeastern Wisconsin through music, food, dance, and art.
Where: West Allis | More Info: Holiday Folk Fair International
A Victorian Christmas
What to Expect:
Historical reenactments and conservation activities.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with a Victorian-themed event at the Schuster Mansion, featuring great food, historical insights, and conservation activities.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: A Victorian Christmas
Foxtown Brewing's 5th Anniversary Party
What to Expect:
Special barrel-aged beer release and live music.
Description:
Celebrate Foxtown Brewing's 5th anniversary with great beers, special barrel-aged releases, and live music by The 5 Card Studs.
Where: Mequon | More Info: Foxtown Brewing's 5th Anniversary Party
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Menomonee Falls (5 miles)
- Brookfield (11 miles)
- Wauwatosa (12 miles)
- Milwaukee (14 miles)
- West Allis (14 miles)
- West Bend (16 miles)
- New Berlin (17 miles)
- Waukesha (17 miles)
- Greenfield (18 miles)
- Muskego (22 miles)
- Franklin (23 miles)
- South Milwaukee (23 miles)
- Oak Creek (24 miles)
- Caledonia (29 miles)
- Watertown (35 miles)
- Mount Pleasant (37 miles)
- Sheboygan (40 miles)
- Fond du Lac (44 miles)
- Kenosha (45 miles)