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, November 23 – December 23, 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! Try out zip lining or horseback riding with the new Winter Adventures offer. Every Thursday starting November 29 - December 20 from 10am-5pm, for only $10, you can do a short zip line tour with Holler Hoppin’ Zip Lines or Explore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat or go for a horseback ride at Rawhide Ranch.

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
*$10 Winter Adventures (ziplining and horseback riding)
*Shop Demonstrations   *and more!

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Activities scheduled for December:

Santa Sightings                                                          
Weekends, November 23 - December 23

Bring family and your Christmas list and visit with Santa in the Village of Nashville, Friday, November 23 noon - 6pm; all weekends, Saturdays 11-5, Sundays 12-4

Strolling Carolers
Weekends, November 23 - December 16

Enjoy a holiday song from strolling carolers in the Village. Fridays 4:30pm - 7pm; Saturdays 11:30am - 2pm & 4:30pm - 7pm; Sundays 11:30am - 2:30pm

Believe: A Brown County Christmas
December 14, 15, 21, 22
A beloved holiday tradition for the whole family! Our 2012 Christmas show will showcase heartwarming Christmas favorites as well as unexpected surprises that will take you from the bright lights of Broadway to the silver screens of Hollywood. A Must-See Musical Extravaganza for the Holidays! More

Holiday Shop Demonstrations
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23

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

$10 Winter Adventures!
Thursdays Only, November 29 - December 20

Every Thursday from 10am - 5pm, try out ziplining or horseback riding for only $10. Tours available at Rawhide Ranch and Explore Brown County.
 

Charlene Marsh Studio & Gallery Holiday Open House
December 8 - 9 & 15 - 16
Charlene Marsh Studio and Gallery will host a Holiday Open House featuring new oil paintings on exhibit and available for purchase. The studio/gallery will be decked out in holiday finery to celebrate the Christmas season. Organic, raw, "living foods" refreshments will be served. More

Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, Brown County Playhouse
December 5 - 9, 12 - 16
See Ian McCabe perform a solo-version of Tom Mula's award winning play, "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol." More

 

Holiday Movie
December 14
Holiday movie for the family at the Brown County Public Library. Admission is free. Bring your own snacks! More

Holiday Craft Afternoon
December 15
Make and take a variety of holiday crafts at the Brown County Public Library.  More

Christmas Bird Count, Brown County State Park                                   
December 16
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                      
December 14 - 16

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

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