Media Contact (through Oct. 6, 2015):
Mary Carbine
(608) 512-1340
mcarbine@visitdowntownmadison.com
Media Contact (Oct. 7 onward):
Tiffany Kenney
(608) 843-7079
tiffany@locavore-roar.com
MADISON, Wis. – Enjoy holiday fun and great shopping—including trolley rides, free family shows, crafting, music, and more, plus special offers and refreshments from participating merchants—at the Downtown Holiday Open House, Friday and Saturday, November 27-28, 2015, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, State Street and the Capitol Square. Information is at visitdowntownmadison.com/HolidayOpenHouse or (608) 512-1342.
Visit downtown Madison with family and friends the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving! Enjoy Holiday Trolley rides with welcome bags treats for children, pictures with Santa and a holiday crafting party at DreamBank, , “Kids in the Rotunda” performances at Overture Center (incredible bubble wizardry with “Bubble Wonders”, and a be-bopping family party with The Cash Box Kings), “thankful” crafting and art activities at Madison Children’s Museum, and family activities at the Central Library. Stop by downtown businesses, many locally owned, to get a start on your holiday shopping and giving. 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. 27-28.
The free Holiday Trolley continues Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19, running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on State Street and the Capitol Square (trolley follow Capitol Loop detour on Dec. 5th). 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 Children’s Museum, Madison Public Library’s Central Library and Overture Center for the Arts.
