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www.visitwashingtoncounty.com 2016-17 Washington County Visitors Guide Page 29 Events I n a nd A r ound Wa s h i ng t on C oun t y 23-25 Bits of Broadway Musical Theatre First United Methodist Church, 738 West Monroe Ave, Hartford, WI 53027 262-673-3290 www.fumchartford.com Enjoy a musical dinner theatre night! Please call for ticket details. 28 28% Off at Sinter Klausen Sinter Klausen, N15909 Main St, Germantown, WI 53022 262-251-6378 Celebrate the 28th of the month in the 28th year of business with a 28% discount! Sinter Klausen open July - December with unique and collectable German made Christmas gifts. 24 & 25 National Alpaca Farm Days Magic Willows Alpaca, 6340 Arthur Rd., Hartford, WI 53027 414-217-5836 www.magicwillowsalpacas.com 11am-4pm National Alpaca Farms days is an Open House where we invite the public to come learn about alpacas and alpaca fiber, take an alpaca or llama through an obstacle course and shop our farm store filled with alpaca products as well as farm produce. An Operation Christ- mas Child Box Packing is also a featured event. 24 & 25 Oktoberfest! Dheinsville Settlement, Germantown Historical Society, Corners of Holy Hill Rd, Fond du Lac Ave & Maple Road, Germantown 262-628-3170 www.germantownhistoricalsociety.org Sat-noon to 10pm, Sun-noon to 7pm. Authentic food, great music, children's activities, Dheinsville Dachshund Race, Saturday 3pm, bake sale, Classic Car & Tractor Display & more. –––– OCTOBER 2016 –––– 1 Family Fall Festival Veterans Park, 127 1st Street, Allenton 414-640-4189 allentonfest@gmail.com 11am-5pm. 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke-Off! Kids activities, crafters, food & live music. 1 & 2 Autumn Open House Monches Farm, 5890 Monches Road, Colgate, WI 53017 262-966-2787 www.monchesfarm.com 9:00am-5:00pm. Visiting farm markets and artists. Music in the gardens. Refreshments. 1 Downtown Hartford Autumn Fest 11am-4pm. Main Street www.downtownhartfordwi.com Pumpkins, scarecrows and hay bales, oh my! A decorated pumpkin contest, craft fair, best scarecrow contest & kid's games. Bargains in the Main Street shops! 8 Be a Tourist in Newburg Village of Newburg www.village.newburg.wi.us Numerous Village activities including a Fall Fiesta, an Agri-CULTURE Festival, Walking Tours, Art Tours, Nature Tours, and an Oktoberfest all in one weekend! 8 Agri-CULTURE Festival Wellspring Education Center & Farm, Newburg www.wellspringinc.org 10am-6pm. Come enjoy nature & culture all in a beautiful fall setting. Activities for all ages! 12 Paranormal Museum Tours Old Courthouse Museum, 320 S. 5th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095 262-335-4678 www.historyisfun.com 7pm-10pm. Guided tour through the museums spooky past! Reservations required. 16 Downtown Dash 5k Run/Walk Historic Downtown West Bend 262-338-3909 www.downtownwestbend.com 8am. 4th annual run/walk through historic Downtown West Bend. Bloody Mary finish for those over 21! 15 & 16 Pick-A-Pumpkin Sale Pilgrim Antique Mall, W156 N 11500 Pilgrim Rd. Germantown 262-250-0260 www.pilgrimantiquemall.com Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-4. Pick your discount from our basket of mini pumpkins. This is always a fun annual event! 29 Newburg Village Halloween Bon Fire Fireman's Park, Newburg. www.village.newburg.wi.us Trick or Treat from 3pm-5pm. Bonfire at 7pm. Bring your own refreshments & chair for the Bon Fire! 29 Spooky Slinger Community Park - Slinger 262-644-5265 www.vi.slinger.wi.gov Trick or Treat - 5:00-7:00pm, Halloween Party - 7:00-9:00pm. –––– NOVEMBER 2016 –––– 3 - 6 Savoring Thyme's Holiday Open House Savoring Thyme, 248 N. Main St., West Bend 262-338-8403 www.savoringthyme.com A winter wonderland of décor, trees, gifts and more. Door Prizes, tasty treats and specials throughout the 4 days. 8 Election Day Chili Supper Our Saviour's United Church of Christ - W172 N12533 Division Rd., Germantown 262-677-2484 www.oursavioursucc.org All you can eat Chili supper - $7.00 and all at a small country church with a wonderful family atmosphere. 12 5k Candy Can Run Walk Germantown Community Library, Mequon Road 262-255-1812 www.germantownchamber.org Family friendly community event offered in conjunction with the Germantown Christmas Festival. Kids in strollers & dogs on a leash welcome! 12 Germantown Christmas Festival Main St., Germantown & Germantown Community Library Germantown, Chamber of Commerce 262-255-1812 www.germantownchamber.org Start the season with your family before the hectic pace of the holidays fills your schedule. Carols, horse drawn carriage rides, free hot chocolate & treats. 2pm - Christmas Parade, Main Street, Germantown. 4:00pm - Official Tree Lighting Ceremony & activities, Germantown Library. 18 - 27 Thanksgiving Sale! General Store Antique Mall, 1277 Fond du Lac Ave, Kewaskum 262-626-2885 10am-5pm Daily. Store wide dealer sales in our 15,000 square foot store filled with great gifts and antiques. 18, 19 & 20 Pilgrim Antique Mall Christmas Open House W156 N11500 Pilgrim Rd., Germantown 262-250-0260 www.pilgrimantiquemall.com Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12am-4pm. Antique Dealers kick off the Christmas Season by offer- ing their Christmas Finery along with homemade cookies & hot cider. 19 The Holiday Craft Fair of Washington County Washington County Fair Park - West Bend 262-677-5060 www.wcfairpark.com The Holiday Craft Fair of Washington County will kick off the shopping season and renew your Holiday Spirit. Shop the handmade wares of over 100 top quality exhibitors. Beautiful items for everyone on your list, food & beverages to keep you warm and a few surprises along the way make this a shopping event to await all year long. 24 Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 Hwy K South at Monroe Ave, Hartford 262-673-5140 www.divinesaviorlutheran.com 11:30am-2:30pm. A Free homemade Thanksgiving Dinner including Pumpkin Pie for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please make a reservation. –––– DECEMBER 2016 –––– 2 - 4 32nd Annual Monches Artisans Holiday Open House Monches Farm 5890 Monches Road, Colgate, 262-966-2787 www.monchesfarm.com 9:00am-5:00pm. A self-guided tour of the historic Monches area. Travel scenic rustic roads to visit artist studios & workshops, a rural inn & vineyard and a farm offering fresh Christmas items. 3 & 4 Christmas Open House! General Store Antique Mall, 1277 Fond du Lac Ave, Kewaskum, WI 53040 262-626-2885 10am-5pm Daily. Christmas open house in our 15,000 square foot store filled with great gifts and antiques. 3 11th Annual Kids Rummage/Direct Sales Expo and Cookies with Santa Jackson Community Center, N165 W20330 Hickory Lane, Jackson, WI 262-677-9665 www.villageofjackson.com Kids clean out their closets and earn some spending money for the Holidays, while having a great time. Direct Sales vendors are needed as well to exhibit. Shoppers-come for great deals and lots of fun! 4 Kewaskum Christmas Parade www.kewaskum.org The annual Christmas Parade traveling through the cute & quaint Village of Kewaskum with floats, music and fun for all. 10 Christmas for Kids St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 799 St, Paul Dr., Slinger, WI 53086 9am - 12pm. Special services with a special Christmas meaning for kids! 16 Midnight Madness Shopping Event Main St., Hartford www.downtownhartfordwi.com 6pm-Midnight. Deals on last minute gifts - bargains get better as the night goes on! Horse- drawn carriage rides & live entertainment. Come enjoy a fun night Downtown Hartford at Midnight Madness! 23 & 24 Christmas Eve Gatherings at Northbrook 4014 Highway 167 West (Holy Hill & Hillside Roads), Richfield, WI 53076 262-628-3142 NORTHBROOKCHURCH.ORG 12/23 - 5:30pm & 7pm. 12/24 - 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm. What is Christmas all about any- way? Come and discover why God says we have a reason to celebrate. 24 Christmas Eve Celebration First United Methodist Church, 738 West Monroe Ave, Hartford, WI 53027 262-673-3290 www.fumchartford.com 4pm Family Service. 7pm Candle Light Service –––– JANUARY 2017 –––– 29 Bridal Fair of Washington County Washington County Fair Park - West Bend 262-677-5060 www.wcfairpark.com Join us at the Bridal Fair of Washington County and plan your entire wedding in one day! Over 90 vendors, a full fashion show, free parking and prize giveaways throughout the event –––– FEBRUARY 2017 –––– 11 27th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike Event at Pike Lake 262-670-3400 www.facebook.com/friendsofpikelake 6pm-9pm at the South Shelter for a magical night! Over 300 luminaries cover two .75 mile loops. Skiers, snowshowers, and hikers will be sharing the trail. Huge bonfire and refreshments will be there, along with Northern Cross Astronomers will be there with telescopes for night viewing. 13 & 14 Cabin Fever Sale Pilgrim Antique Mall W156 N11500 Pilgrim Rd., Germantown 262-250-0260 www.pilgrimantiquemall.com Sat.10-5, Sun.12-4. Annual mid winter sale with discounts throughout the mall. Magic Willows Alpacas Fall at Monches Farm

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