Merry & Bright Shopping in WalCo

Holiday shopping season is kicking off and the retailers in Walworth County invite you to a variety of open house events and other activities for a festive experience you only find when you shop small.

Grab your besties and enjoy a leisurely walk down the streets in our communities. Visitors and locals alike are drawn to the vibe and character of all that is offered in our small towns. From tastings, demos, samples and special events, priceless memories are waiting to be made.

Check out the lists below of all you need to make your holiday bright while you shop WalCo.

Featured WalCo Shopping Activities

Nov through Dec 10Christmas at the Apple Barn Orchard & WineryHoliday shopping local artisan and crafter products, holiday wines, apples, apple cider and more.

Nov 8Oh What Fun on the West End, Fontana, Walworth, Williams Bay, 3 pm Holiday open houses in multiple businesses, Extended Hours, Raffles and promotions followed by drink specials Holiday Open House, Gordy’s Pro Shop, Fontana, 1-8 pm

Fri-Sun, Nov 10-12Christmas Open House, Bella Botanica, Lake Geneva, 10 am-4 pm Gifts, decor, fresh wreaths

Sat, Nov 11Angelus Home & Garden Holiday Open House, Walworth, 10 am-5 pm Music, refreshments, giveaways, drawings and horse drawn carriage rides Christmas on the Farm (Quilt Show), The Gingham Farm, Whitewater, 11 am

Sat-Sun, Nov 11-12Holiday Open House, Downtown Lake Geneva, 10 am Exclusive offers, swag and giveaways with incredible promotions

Thurs, Nov 16Geneva Street Sip & Shop, Williams Bay, 5-8 pm Tips, champagne tasting, music, specials

Sat, Nov 18Holiday Market, Trinity Church, Genoa City, 9 am-2 pm Over 30 businesses, free admission and parking Holiday Wine Walk, Delavan, 3:30-7:30 pm 12 tasting locations to sip, stroll and shop, ugly sweaters encouraged

Fri-Sun, Nov 24-26Light Up Lake Geneva & Shop Small Weekend, Downtown Lake Geneva Promotions all weekend, tree lighting with Santa, ornament crafting, refreshments, and voting for favorite holiday storefront

Sat, Nov 25Whitewater Shop Small Holiday Market, 10 am- 2 pm Vendor market, live music, workshop and play area, food trucks, Santa meet & greet, carriage rides

Fri, Dec 1Sharon’s Old-Fashioned Christmas, 5-9 pm Vendors, Santa’s Village, carriage rides, balloon artist, live music, drawings, horse-drawn lighted parade

Fri-Sat, Dec 1-2Christmas Market at The Barn, Terra Yard Creations, Elkhorn, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm Rustic home and gift barn, live music, food truck, makers, artisans, crafters and junkers Duesterbeck’s Christmas Market, Elkhorn, Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm Over 40 vendors, Food trucks on site

Sat, Dec 2Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, Badger High School Sports Center, Lake Geneva, 9 am- 2 pm Breakfast with Santa, over 50 vendors and crafters Christmas in the Woods Craft Fair, Woods Elementary School, Lake Geneva, 9 am- 3 pm Over 60 crafters and vendors from around the Midwest, raffles, Santa visits from 11-1

Sun, Dec 3Holiday Market, Hawk’s View Golf Club, Lake Geneva, 9 am- 2 pm Crafts and delicious food, free admission and parking

Sat, Dec 9East Troy Resource Center Holiday Craft Fair, East Troy High School, 9 am Home party and craft fair, silent auction, over 70 vendors, breakfast and lunch for sale, drawings Delavan Dasher Days, 11 am-6 pm Stocking stuffer deals, caroling, window decorating contest, Santa Humble Oak Folk School Fall Sale& Humble Oak Outdoor Learning & Arts Collective, Honey Creek Collective, 10 am- 3 pm Specialty fair featuring work from local artists & craftspeople, goods from local farms, made to order crepes, and take and bake pot pies! Plus, a silent auction, a kids craft table, and a bake sale.

Sat, Dec 16Delavan Dasher Days, 11 am-6 pm Stocking stuffer deals, caroling, window decorating contest, Santa

Featured Holiday Events

Combine your shopping with holiday events for a truly remarkable experience in WalCo.

Sat, Nov 18- Fri, Jan 1Parade of Trees, Geneva Lake Museum, Lake Geneva

Sun, Nov 1929th Annual Illumination Ceremony, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, activities at 4:30 pm, illumination and fireworks at, 6 pm Kick off to six-week Christmas in the Country celebration, flip the switch on more than two million lights followed by fireworks, Gingerbread house walk, kids activities, photos with Santa, cookies and hot apple cider

Fri, Nov 24-Sat, Dec 30Santa Cruise, Pier 290, Williams Bay Tickets required for heated Christmas cruise with visit from Santa at his lakeside hideaway. Adult only cruise available. Karoake cruise available.

Fri, Nov 24Delavan Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 pm Fontana Tree Lighting, 3-6 pm Horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, hot cocoa and apple cider

Sat-Sun, Nov 25-26Christmas Trains, East Troy Electric Railroad Travel in a heated trolley from the East Troy depot to Santa’s workshop at the Elegant Farmer.

Fri-Sun, Dec 1-3Elkhorn Let It Glow, Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 5-8 pm, Sun 5-7 pm Balsam Blvd, light displays, Santa and more

Fri-Sun, Dec 1-17World’s Tallest Glass Tree, Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Fri 4-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 12-5 Make reservations to see live glassblowing, steel sculpting and woodworking, local artisans, craftspeople, tours

Fri, Dec 1Parade of Lights, Whitewater, 6 pm Activities in downtown Whitewater before and after the parade starting at 4 pm

Sat, Dec 2Annual Christmas Card Town Parade, Elkhorn, 1:30 Floats, novelty acts, music, animals and Santa and Mrs. Claus Annual Lake Geneva Electric Christmas Parade, 5 pm Colorful, light-filled parade through downtown Santa on the Square & Santa Parade Train, East Troy, 5:30 pm Concessions & merch stand, s’mores station, DIY photo station, entertainment, carolers and tree lighting

Sat-Sun, Nov 25-26Christmas Trains, East Troy Electric Railroad Travel in a heated trolley from the East Troy depot to Santa’s workshop at the Elegant Farmer.

Sun, Dec 3-Sun, Dec 31East Troy Lights, light shows on the hour 5-8 pm Musical performances every Fri and Sat or grab a wand to take controls of the lights and help make the magic.

Sat-Sun, Dec 2-3Christmas Trains, East Troy Electric Railroad Travel in a heated trolley from the East Troy depot to Santa’s workshop at the Elegant Farmer.

Sat-Sun, Dec 9-10Christmas Trains, East Troy Electric Railroad Travel in a heated trolley from the East Troy depot to Santa’s workshop at the Elegant Farmer.

Sat, Dec 16East Troy Lights Community Showcase & Santa Tours, 5 pm Spectacular light show, student shows, Santa, caroling, crafters, Ninja warrior course, hot chocolate station

Sat-Sun, Dec 16-17Christmas Trains, East Troy Electric Railroad Travel in a heated trolley from the East Troy depot to Santa’s workshop at the Elegant Farmer.

Each WalCo community offers its own unique stores with an endless number of artisan goods, art, food, and more, often inspired the natural scenery and eclectic mix of people. We welcome you this holiday season and encourage you to learn more about each community’s great shopping options on our website.