Sauk County Holiday Event Guide
Finding out about all the holiday events in the area before they’re over and everyone is posting cute pics on social media can feel overwhelming, so I pulled everything into one simple guide for families.
Below you’ll find a full list of Christmas events and winter activities around Baraboo, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie, Spring Green, and nearby communities in date order so you can plan your December easily.
Whether you’re looking for free Santa visits, light parades, holiday markets, or kid-friendly Christmas activities, this guide should help your family make the most of the season.
Holiday Events in Sauk County
✨ Holiday Light Parade
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Downtown Spring Green
The parade begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy glowing floats and festive lights as they make their way through downtown.
✨ Christmas in Webb Park
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Webb Park, Reedsburg
Gather in the park for an evening of holiday cheer with music, farm animals, hot drinks, wagon rides, kids games, s’mores, a food truck, and an outdoor vendor market. Tour the park to see all the sponsored displays. The main Christmas tree lighting happens at 6:00 PM sharp!
✨Friends of the Spring Green Community Library – Bake & Book Sale
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Spring Green Community Library
✨ Holly Jolly Sauk Prairie: Gnome for the Holidays
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: Sauk Prairie
A full day of festive fun featuring downtown shopping specials, kids crafts, holiday treats, a free family movie, Santa visits, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
✨ Living Windows – Downtown Reedsburg
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Reedsburg
Downtown Reedsburg comes alive with costumed performers acting out scenes behind the glass. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, surprises, complimentary wagon rides, and a visit with Santa. This year’s theme is “Christmas Past, Present & Future.”
✨ Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Date: Saturday, December 20
Location: Steinhorst Park
As the sun sets, hundreds of candy canes and prizes will be hidden throughout the park. Bring your flashlight and get ready for a magical evening search.
Ages 2–4: 4:30–5:00pm
Ages 5–12: 5:30–6:00pm
Early Registration: $5 until Dec 1
Late Registration: $10 Dec 2–12
✨ Stories With Santa
Date: December 13
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Baraboo Children’s Museum
Santa will share stories from the North Pole and answer kids’ questions if time allows. Afterwards, enjoy crafts, snacks, and photos with Santa. Free admission; registration opens two weeks before the event.
✨ Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits
Date: December 19
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Baraboo Children’s Museum
Designed for kids with autism, ADHD, or other sensory needs. Each child receives a quiet, personalized visit with Santa. Accommodations like dim lighting or warm-up time can be provided. Free event. Registration opens December 1.
✨ Cocoa & Cookie Decorating
Date: Monday, December 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Baraboo Civic Center Gym
Decorate up to three cookies, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy a cozy, family-friendly evening. All supplies provided. Fee: $5/person; preregistration preferred but not required.
I hope this Sauk County holiday event guide helps your family find fun, festive things to do this winter. See something we missed? Please send the info here. And if you’re a business hosting a holiday event or interested in being featured in future guides, I’d love to chat.
