Weekend holiday happenings

• Saturday, Dec. 12 Oconomowoc Winter Farmers Market - Shop local, get great goodies at the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce's Winter Farmers Market held inside Crosspoint Community Church from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 12 Holiday Train at Home - The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is making a stop ... at your home! Although the train might look a bit different this year, CP is keeping the spirit of Christmas alive with a virtual concert via Facebook Live on at 7 p.m.  Celebrate the holidays with us and listen to great music, including performances by Serena Ryder, The Trews, JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott.

•  Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 Santa House Oconomowoc - Check out this free event Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Share your Christmas Lists with Santa or drop them in Santa’s Mailbox.  More info. 

• Window Walking and Local Shopping - Did you know you could win a $50 Oconomowoc Chamber gift certifcate just for admiring beautifully decorated store windows? Yes, you can! And you can also support our local businesses by stepping inside and doing some holiday shopping #shoplocal style. Find out more about the Holiday Window Walk. 
  

Spread some cheer

• Saturday, Dec. 12 - Cub Scout Pack 25 in Oconomowoc is hosting a holiday toy drive at Okauchee Lions Park, N49 W34400 Wisconsin Avenue, Okauchee. Drop off new, unwrapped toys for all ages between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

• Now through Dec. 22 - The Oconomowoc Police Department Dispatch Center is hosting a food drive until December 22nd. Collection barrels are in the dispatch center at 630 E. Wisconsin Avenue.  Bring three nonperishable food items and you are eligible to enter our drawing to ride in the lead squad car for the 2021 Fourth of July parade!

Need Some Free Time?

We've got you covered! 

Kids Play, Parents Sleigh Dec. 18-20 - Whether you need to sleigh that shopping list or some mental health time after the holiday hustle and bustle so far, Ocon Recreation has you covered. We are offering a program for kids ages 3-7 for a few hours of crafts, games, stories and outdoor play while you shop, eat, drink or whatever makes you merry during your free time! Call the rec department for more info, 262-569-2199 or watch for details soon on this site and our city Facebook page.