The Tannenbaum Festival   

This Festival, that benefits revitalization of our downtown, is a great way to start your holiday season. This full day event highlights beautiful and creatively decorated trees, family-oriented activities, a bake sale, auctions and entertainment.

Downtown Manitowoc
Nov 16, 20113
10 am-5 pm
920-652-0372

www.mainlymanitowoc.com;

Christmas in the Mansion

The Rahr-West Art Museum presents it’s annual exhibit Christmas in the Mansion. Beautiful displays in a splendid Victorian Mansion setting will warm your heart. And each room is lovingly decorated by talented area volunteers, offering a visual feast.The museum is free to the public and is a glorious example of Victorian architecture.

Free
Nov 20, 2013-Jan 5, 2014
Weekdays 10 am-4 pm, and Weekends 11 am-4 pm
610 North 8th Street, Manitowoc
920-686-3090
www.rahrwestartmuseum.org 

Holiday on the Lakeshore

This annual tradition helps you start your holiday shopping out right. At this years’ service League’s 30th Annual fundraising event there will be over 35 retailers and artists under one roof!  

Holiday Inn, Manitowoc
Nov 22-23, 2013
Fri 3-8 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm
Fee charged
920-686-1746,
www.holidayonthelakeshore.com 

Lakeshore Holiday Parade

The Lakeshore Holiday Parade in Downtown Manitowoc is a fun way to spend Thanksgiving-eve. Browse or window shop at quaint downtown stores, grab a coffee or cocoa at one of our coffee houses and enjoy the parade with friends and family! The parade happens no matter what the weather is.

Nov 27, 2013
6:30 pm
920-686-6980
www.manitowoc.org

Festival Turkey Trot

If you’re a runner then the 6th Annual Festival Turkey Trot is for you. Come out on Thanksgiving morning for a chance to run for your turkey! This 5 mile running event starts at 8 am with the 2 mile run/walkers not far behind. Registration forms online at www.register.gorun.org/FestivalTurkeyTrot-Manitowoc    

Lights in Lincoln Park

This is a beautiful drive-through Holiday display benefits the Manitowoc Zoo. Use the Lincoln Park entrance off of Waldo Blvd, and follow the main road until you see the signs. You can also visit with Santa every Friday before Christmas!

Lincoln Park, Manitowoc.
Nov 29- Dec 28
5:30-9 pm
Fee charged
920-683-4685
http://www.manitowoc.org/index.aspx?nid=847 

Christmas Fantasy Parade

The Christmas Fantasy Parade in Downtown Two Rivers is held each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This charming small town parade travels along Washington Street from 22nd Street to 16th Street and includes living window displays. Santa is always on the last float and you can visit him after the parade in the J.E. Hamilton Community House, and have a hot chocolate!

Nov 30, 2013
5:30 pm
920-794-1482
www.tworiversmainstreet.com 

 Santa Saturdays

And don’t forget to visit downtown Manitowoc for Santa Saturdays. Santa Claus will be making his list, and taking photos. Kids can make a Christmas craft, and enjoy some milk and cookies.
Saturdays from Nov 30-Dec 21, 2013
3 pm
920-652-0372
www.mainlymanitowoc.com