MADISON, Wis. (October 7, 2014) Enjoy holiday fun and great shopping—including trolley rides, ice sculpting, music, and magic, plus special offers and refreshments from participating merchants—at the Downtown Holiday Open House, Friday and Saturday, November 28-29, 2014, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, State Street and the Capitol Square. All family fun activities are free! Information is at visitdowntownmadison.com/HolidayOpenHouse or (608) 512-1342.
Enjoy an ice sculpting demonstration in Peace Park, pictures with Santa and a holiday crafting party at DreamBank, Holiday Trolley rides with welcome bags treats for children, “Kids in the Rotunda” performances at Overture Center (Tim Glander’s Holiday Magic and Balloon Sculpting, and a be-bopping family party with The Cash Box Kings), and art activities and book displays inspired by holidays around the world at the Central Library. Stop by downtown businesses, many locally owned, to get a start on your holiday shopping and giving, with a downtown Holiday Gift Drive for Teens to benefit United Way of Dane County. For maps, directions, event information and more, stop by the Downtown Visitor Center (452 State St.) or a Downtown Info Table at Overture Center (201 State St.), Nov. 28-29.
The free Holiday Trolley continues Saturdays, December 6, 13, and 20, running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Also enjoy carolers strolling State Street and the Square on those Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Information is at visitdowntownmadison.com.
The Downtown Holiday Open House is presented by Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) with support from the Greater State Street Business Association (GSSBA). Thanks to our Sponsor, DreamBank – American Family Insurance. Thanks also to our Media Partners Isthmus, 94.9 WOLX and 105.5 Triple M, and Programming Partners Madison Public Library’s Central Library and Overture Center for the Arts.
