December 4th Through 6th
A Celebration in Victorian Flair
Daily Starting Friday, Downtown Stoughton We invite you to celebrate your Heritage with us! While you shop and explore Stoughton on Victorian Holiday Weekend, be sure to wear your Kilt, Dirndl, Bunad, Vyshyvanka, Kimono, or any Historical garment that puts your family's Heritage on display! If you don’t have any historical garments, that’s okay! Please join us by wearing whatever makes you feel most festive this Holiday season!
Festive Lights & Photo Ops
Vote for your Favorite Downtown Holiday Window Display! Participating businesses will have a QR code along their Shop Front, don’t miss a chance to vote for your favorite! Vote from Dec. 4th to the 6th. The Winner will be Announced December 7th
Neighborhood Lights Use our map to find your way around Stoughton to all the homes with holiday light displays. If you find a neighbor who is festive that we missed, please shoot us a message and location to friendsofdowntownstoughton@gmail.com
Full list of events below!
Giving Back this Holiday Season
START Holiday Gift Drive
All weekend - Drop off at various businesses
Spread holiday cheer and make a difference for families in the Stoughton Area School District. The following businesses are collecting donations of art supplies, books, games, gift cards, makeup, science kits, sports equipment, and toys for Stoughton Area Resource Team (START).
Drop off any time these business are open:
START Office - 135 W Main St Suit 102, Dairyland Desserts, Dane Dental, Jung’s Garden Center, Mr. Splash Car Wash, One Community Bank, Otis Sampson American Legion Post 59, Primal Strength & Fitness, Stoughton City Hall, Stoughton Floral, Stoughton VFW Post #328, Zelm Chiropractic
Holiday Donation Drive
1-3PM Saturday | Stoughton Utilities Administration Building - 600 S. Fourth St
Stoughton Utilities is celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Donation Drive to collect non-perishable donations for local food pantries! Drop off your donation during our holiday open house to enjoy hot cocoa, free gifts, and holiday cheer!
The food pantry is in special need of the following items: Sugar, flour, canned fruits and vegetables, individual fruit cups for snacks, oatmeal, laundry soap, ketchup, tuna, spaghetti noodles, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shampoo.Full Weekend Events
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Friday Dec 4th
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4:30- 5:00 pm
Come sing along and get in the holiday spirit with classic songs of the season!
324 S 6th St, Stoughton, WI 53589
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5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Stoughton, the festive light display returns to Stoughton Rotary Park on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson.
Thousands of holiday lights are timed to music station, 88.5. Stay in your car, or venture along the sidewalk to the nightly light event starting at dusk. Up through the Holiday season.
324 S 6th Street
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5:00- 7:00pm
Commemorate the season and the Victorian Holiday weekend with a handmade coin created by you at the Innovation Center!
421 E. Main Street
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7:00-10:00pm, 21+
Come for a festive night of classic old world cocktails, Bores Head cakes, music, dancing and more! Dressing up in your best Victorian ball gown is encouraged!
Your ticket includes:
Curated finger-food menu (savory & sweet), Welcome cup of traditional wassail, Slice of celebratory Boar’s Head cake, Victorian-era music for promenades & social dancing!
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7:00 pm
Saturday Dec 5th
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9:00- 5:00pm
Featuring Local Artist and Crafters setting up their booths in Chorus Public House for holiday shopping. From ceramics, knits to plants, you’re sure to find the perfect gift.
154 W. Main Street
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9:00- 4:00pm
Join Second Chance Animal Advocates at River Bluff Middle school for 50+ vendors, arts & crafts, music, local rescues, raffles, food, bake sale and a gift wrapping station.
River Bluff Middle School235 N. Forrest St
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9:00- 2: 00pm
Commemorate the season and the Victorian Holiday weekend with a handmade coin created by you at the Innovation Center!
421 E. Main Street
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10:00- 6:00 pm
Grab some kettle corn and hot cider from our outdoor food vendors located at Kittleson’s Green Space on the corner of Main and Fourth st.
Green Space Sponsored by Ink Works Printing
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10:00- 6:00 pm
Come warm your self by the fire and enjoy the sight and sounds of the season with warm cider in hand and good company all around!
The Kittleson Green Space located on the corner of Main and Fourth Street
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10:45- 12:45 pm
The Madrigal Singers will be roaming the shops on Main Street and stopping inside various locations for a short performance!
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10:00- 5:00 pm
Free gift wrapping and take and make your very own custom gift tag!
171 W. Main Street
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11:00 - 4:00 pm (subject to change)
More Information to come!
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12:00- 2:00 pm
Join us in the lower level at Chorus Public house for your photo with Santa!
154 W. Main Street
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12:00- 3:00 pm
Join us for a Live Nativity Display that brings the Christmas Story to life.
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Enjoy a delightful High Tea accompanied by a hands-on DIY Christmas Cracker activity with our neighbors Hello Art Hatchery—savor tea and treats while crafting festive crackers to add charm and cheer to your holiday celebrations.
176 E. Main Street
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5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Stoughton, the festive light display returns to Stoughton Rotary Park on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson.
Thousands of holiday lights are timed to music station, 88.5. Stay in your car, or venture along the sidewalk to the nightly light event starting at dusk. Up through the Holiday season.
324 S 6th Street
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5:30 pm
The fire truck parade will illuminate the sky Saturday evening traveling east on Main, with special guest, Santa Clause! Cookies and treats to follow at the Fire Station.
• Eastbound Main St.
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7:30- 10:00 pm
We’re used to hearing about the power and sonic majesty that comes when two siblings sing in harmony: but what about when they string in harmony? That’s the beautiful alchemy that SistaStrings, the musical duo comprising sisters Chauntee and Monique Ross, create every time they bring their unique blend of classical training, soulful melodies, and contemporary sounds to the stage.
Sunday Dec 6th
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10:00- 5:00 pm
Free gift wrapping and take and make your very own custom gift tag!
171 W. Main Street
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12:00- 2:00pm
Come have a festive holiday portrait taken in the historic Goose Crown Inn with local portrait photographer H. Claire Photos.
126 E. Washington Street
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4:00- 5:00 PM
Free Community Event, Family Friendly Christmas Concert featuring the Stoughton Festival Choir and the Stoughton City Band.
281 E. Main Street
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5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Stoughton, the festive light display returns to Stoughton Rotary Park on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson.
Thousands of holiday lights are timed to music station, 88.5. Stay in your car, or venture along the sidewalk to the nightly light event starting at dusk. Up through the Holiday season.
324 S 6th Street