Cedarburg is 'Home for the Holidays' beginning this month
CEDARBURG, located 20 minutes north of Milwaukee, is home to more than 100 architec- turally significant limestone buildings, churches and Victorian structures.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cedarburg's downtown becomes a Currier & Ives- like setting during the holidays. A life-size Santa's Workshop graces the main street, with regular vis- its by Santa, Mrs. Claus and busy elves.
"A Cedarburg Christmas –Everyone's Home for the Holidays" encompasses the many Christmas events held from mid-November until New Year's Eve, organized by Cedarburg businesses, non- profits and charitable groups.
The season opens with the Holiday Window Unveiling on Nov. 9, with a Holiday Open House
Nov. 16-17 and the kick-off of Festive Friday Eves at Cedar Creek Settlement Nov. 16. Secret Santa Giveaways begin in mid-November and continue through Christmas.
The last weekend in November draws crowds with shows like the Blizzard of Art Show & Sale, Nov. 28-Dec. 30; Cedarburg Artists Guild Holiday Art Fair, Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Senior Center Holiday Craft & Gift Sale, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Christmas in the Country Nov. 30-Dec. 2.
Holiday exhibits include the Washington House Inn's Antique Tree Exhibit, the Stagecoach Inn's Antique Santa Display and the General Store Museum's 19th Century Christmas. The Historic Kuhefuss House Museum, is open Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 8, 14, & 15. Families thrill to a taste of yesteryear with horse-drawn sleigh rides through a wooded setting (reservations, 262-825-7500).
This is just a sampling of what is planned for this gala time of year. Many holiday events are free (or charge a nominal fee) and are open to the public. Details on events, dates and times are at 800-237-2874 or www.cedarburgchristmas.com
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