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Olbrich's Holiday Express

Olbrich's Holiday Express December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Recurring daily Olbrich Botanical Gardens Near East Side 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704 Phone: (608) 246-4550

Holiday Fantasy in Lights

Get in the holiday spirit with the annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights display at Olin Park near downtown Madison. Gather your family and take a drive through the holiday-themed LED displays that you can cherish long after the snow has melted. Times: Lights go on each evening at 4 PM Admission: Free

Zoo Lights at the Henry Vilas Zoo

See the zoo in a whole new light! This holiday season, your Henry Vilas Zoo will shine brighter than ever as we bring Zoo Lights to Madison! Enjoy a warm beverage as you take a stroll down candy cane lane and enjoy the festive sights and sounds. Thousands of lights will transform the zoo into a winter wonderland that's not to be missed. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 5:30 PM - 9 PM Admission: $7.00 per person, Children under 3 Free

Governor's Executive Residence Holiday Tour

VISIT AND TOUR THE BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED WISCONSIN EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE! Non-perishable food items will be collected in support of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and warm winter items collected in support of Wisconsin Tourism’s Big Bundle Up Campaign. 2018 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Wednesday, December 12th from Noon – 2 p.m. Thursday, December 13th from Noon – 12 p.m. Tours are free of admission.

A Christmas Carol at the Overture Center for the Arts

Step back in time to Victorian England with one of Madison's most treasured family traditions. Enjoyed by everyone ages 8 and up! Sensory Kits are available at all performances, including noise reducing headphones. Saturday, December 8 at 7 PM Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 PM Saturday, December 15 at 2:30 PM and 7 PM Sunday, December 16t at 2:30 PM Friday, December 21 at 7:00 PM Saturday, December 22 at 2:30 PM and 7 PM Sunday, December 23 at 2:30 PM Admission: $32 to $63

Downtown Holiday Trolley & Carolers

Make holiday shopping and dining special - enjoy downtown Madison's State Street, Capitol Square and King Street areas, home to more than 350 shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and night spots, many locally owned. Free Holiday Trolley Holiday shopping is especially jolly with the Downtown Trolley! The red "Holiday Shopping Trolley" will run up & down State Street and around the Capitol Square from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on the following days. Catch at bus stops:* Fri.-Sun. Nov. 23-25 for the Downtown Holiday Open House Sat. Dec. 1 Sat. Dec. 8 Sat. Dec. 15 Sat. Dec. 22

Madison Children's Museum

You and your family are in for a memorable day exploring and discovering award-winning fun designed for kids ages 0 to 12. Our three exhibit floors—including the rooftop garden and authentic log cabin—are located just off downtown Madison’s Capitol Square. Click around to find what Madison Children’s Museum has to offer. Hours of Operation & When to Visit Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the last Monday of each month, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: $9