2025 Festive Friday Eves

presented by the Cedar Creek Settlement Merchant's Association

Friday Nights: November 21 - December 19, 2025

5pm - 8pm

Cedar Creek Settlement - N70W6340 Bridge Rd

(800) 827-8020 or (262) 377-8020

CedarCreekSettlement.com

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Festive Friday Eve's celebrates 31 years of presenting free, family-oriented evening events during the holiday season at The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement. Unique gift and specialty shops, restaurants & Cedar Creek Winery nestled within a restored 1864 woolen mill, festively adorned for the holidays with natural greenery, garlands, beribboned wreaths, luminarias and thousands of tiny white lights. 

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The Tipsy Elf

presented by the Cedarburg Cultural Center

Thursdays 4:00 pm - 10 pm

Fridays & Saturdays, 4:00pm-11:00pm

November 13 - December 27

Kuhefuss House - W63N627 Washington Ave

CedarburgCulturalCenter.org/The-Tipsy-Elf

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The Tipsy Elf returns to the historic Kuhefuss 
House for its third re-imagined season with all-new surprises, festive cocktails, and that cozy holiday magic you love. Don’t miss Karaoke Karoling every Saturday night 7-9 pm. Rental available to host your holiday events. Must be 21 to enter.​​

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Cedarburg Art Museum

Fridays November 21 - December 19, 2025

W63N675 Washington Ave

(262) 377-6123

CedarburgArtMuseum.org/Christmas/​

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Museum Hours: 

Thursday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Sunday, 12pm - 4pm

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Extended Hours on Festive Friday Evenings

November 21 - December 19, 5:15pm - 9pm

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Join us at the museum to experience our Victorian Wittenberg-Jochem Mansion's period rooms that will illustrate thematic lines from Clement C. Moore's classic poem.  After your self-guided tour, enjoy exclusive access to the outdoor garden featuring twinkling lights, family photo opportunities, hot beverages to keep you warm, and Santa's live reindeer.

 

Timed tickets for entry will be available from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m. Tickets are required for museum and garden access.  Tickets are $10.00 per person, required, and will be available online starting Friday, November 1 at 9 AM. Pre-registration is highly encouraged due to the Museum’s capacity.

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Christmas on the Avenue

at the Cedarburg History Museum

Friday Nights: November 21 - December 19, 2025

5pm - 8pm

N58W6194 Columbia Rd

(262) 377-9620

CedarburgHM.com

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Special themed nights, goodies and activities during Festive Friday Eve at the Cedarburg History Museum.

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Tinsel & Tapas

at the Union House Cedarburg

November 28 - December 28, 2025

W62N559 Washington Ave

(262) 421-8068

UnionHouseCedarburg.com​

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Hours: 

Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm

Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Sunday 3pm - 9pm

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Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at our Tinsel & Tapas Popup!  From November 28 to December 28, step into a winter wonderland filled with festive decorations and warm holiday cheer.

Indulge in our specially curated food menu featuring delicious holiday tapas that will tempt your taste buds. Plus, don’t miss out on our exclusive Christmas drinks that are perfect for toasting to the season! 

Join us for a magical experience that combines delightful flavors with the spirit of Christmas. Whether you're gathering with friends, family, or colleagues, our popup is the perfect spot to make lasting memories.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us! We can't wait to share the joy of the season with you.

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Small Business Saturday

Shop Small in Cedarburg!

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Throughout Cedarburg

Come support local businesses in Cedarburg on Small Business Saturday, November 29! The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Port Washington State Bank are giving away $500 in Cedarburg Chamber Gift Checks throughout the day to unsuspecting revelers - just for shopping and dining in Cedarburg!
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Cedarburg Tree Lighting

presented by the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce

Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30pm

Cedarburg Community Gym - W63N641 Washington Ave

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Chamber elves are busy organizing the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thanks to generous support from Port Washington State Bank, Santa arrives at the Cedarburg Community Center each year in a holly, jolly trolley, ushering in the season of joy and good cheer. Beginning at 5:30pm, families will be treated to a Christmas Concert, cookies, cider, carols, free

make-and-take-crafts provided by local businesses, Secret Santa Workshop and Santa's Mailbox coordinated by the Cedarburg Junior Woman's Club

and, of course, the tree lighting at 7pm led by Santa and local dignitaries.

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Holiday Cooking Classes

at the Happy Place Cooking Space

November 15 - December 19

W57N14280 Doerr Way, Cedarburg

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HappyPlaceCookingSpace.org/holidays

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Celebrate the season with festive, hands-on fun at The Happy Place Cooking Space! Join holiday-themed classes and workshops for all ages. It’s the first holiday season in their brand-new space, and they can’t wait to share the joy of cooking and creating with the Cedarburg community.

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Trunk Show

at The Pink Llama Gallery

Friday, Dec 5 & Saturday, Dec 6

10am - 5pm

W63N580 Washington Ave

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Kim Wilson and Gina Studelska bring their FABULOUS works of art to the gallery for their annual Trunk Show!!

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Holiday Classes & Workshops

at The Painted Creek

November 5 - December 19, 2025

W63N541 Hanover Avenue

(414) 839-9274

KristinJaneCollective.com​

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Looking for a fun project to do with the kids, the family or a friend group? The Painted Creek offers regular workshops throughout the holiday season - owner Kristin is an amazing artist and teacher and coaxes the best out of her guests at every class! Peruse her list of holiday crafts that include ornaments, linoleum cut cards, painted nutcrackers, ceramic Christmas trees, holiday platters and more...if you don't see a class or time that works for you, reach out and work with Kristin to schedule your own private class with friends and family! Visit their website to a full calendar of classes for kids and adults.

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Birchwood Wells

Holiday Open House

Saturday, Nov 1, 10am - 5pm

Sunday, Nov 2, 11am - 4pm

W63N646 Washington Ave

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We’re celebrating 11 wonderful years in downtown Cedarburg!
Join us for our Holiday Open House filled with festive decor, gift ideas, giveaways, and plenty of holiday cheer. 

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Wild Lavender Boutique

Holiday Open House

Saturday, Nov 1, 10am - 5pm

Sunday, Nov 2, 11am - 2pm

W63N712 Washington Ave

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Get the first look at our holiday collections and shop early for the best selection! Enjoy holiday refreshments while you shop and receive a holiday swag bag with a $75 purchase!

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Heyden's Gardens

Holiday Open House

November 8 & 9, 2025

10am - 5pm

8504 Highway 60

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Join us for a magical shopping experience during our annual Christmas Open House. Our garden center is a winter wonderland, resplendent with holiday cheer!

Featuring over 40 themed Christmas trees, filled with thousands of ornaments and decorations! We have ornaments for everyone on your list, including the highly collectible Old World Christmas Ornaments.​​