Christmas in Brown County

Where holiday cheer comes naturally...

This year, make the holidays extra special for the entire family, by planning a trip to magical Brown County. Christmas in Brown County features a variety of old-fashioned delights.


The quaint Village of Nashville twinkles with holiday lights. Festive songs fill the air from carolers decked out in Victorian costumes. Artisan galleries, craft studios, shops, and boutiques beckon shoppers. Board the Little Nashville Express Train for a fun and free ride, and discover picturesque photo opportunities throughout town. Fun holiday activities happen every weekend and don’t forget to visit Santa at his own beautiful decorated cabin in the Village!

Go shopping!
Fill your entire shopping list this season in the Village of Nashville hustling and bustling in and out of 150 shops, art studios and galleries. Find that perfect, one-of-a-kind, handmade gift. See Places to Shop.
 
Stay the night!
Grab your family or your honey and celebrate the holidays in one of Brown County’s unique overnight accommodations. See Places to Stay.

Special activities and promotions every weekend until Christmas!
*Santa Sightings   *Strolling Carolers   *Nashville Express Train Rides
*Shop Demonstrations   *and more!

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Activities scheduled for December:

Santa Sightings                                                          
Weekends

Bring family and your Christmas list and visit with Santa in the Village of Nashville. Dates coming soon!

Strolling Carolers
Weekends

Enjoy a holiday song from strolling carolers in the Village. Dates coming soon!

Holiday Shop Demonstrations
Spinning and weaving demonstrations music and holiday cheer at the Pioneer Village. Visit the old log jail and learn historical facts about Brown County.

Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery Holiday Open House
December 14
Visit the studio and gallery, decked out in holiday finery, of Brown County plein air painter, Charlene Marsh, and enjoy new oil paintings.

It's a Wonderful Life, Brown County Playhouse
November 29-30, December 5-8 & 12-15
The family holiday classic brought to the stage!
 

Holiday Movie
Holiday movie for the family at the Brown County Public Library. Admission is free. Bring your own snacks!

Steele's Country Christmas
December 7
Go back in time to the early 1920s, when the Steeles celebrated the holidays at the House of the Singing Winds, inviting neighbors and friends into their home.

Christmas Bird Count, Brown County State Park                                   
December 15
Join staff and volunteers to estimate numbers and kinds of over wintering birds. Beginner birders welcome. Bring binoculars.
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Holiday Music Night, Brown County Playhouse                
December 16
Spend a special Sunday evening with local professional musicians and favorite holiday tunes. A true Brown County Christmas!
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Victorian Candlelight Christmas Dinner at the Story Inn                      

Enjoy a delicious dinner and traditional Christmas music and attire, all in candlelight! More

Check back often for more updates & information on Brown County's holiday festivities! Click here to see the events calendar.

Christmas in Brown County Video

Take a Photo Tour

Log Cabin Exibit
Child House
Christmas Log Cabin Room
Licorice Roof
Old Time Snowy Log Cabin
Outhouse
Rainbow Roof
The Barn
Traditional Christmas Tree
Traditional House

Take a Photo Tour

Mr. & Mrs. Claus
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Santa's Cabin
Sleigh
Santa & his elves
Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Elves
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