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Holiday Shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n- \n
- A Madison Symphony\u00a0Christmas<\/a> takes place Dec. 5-7 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $28-$131.<\/li>\n
- “A Christmas Carol<\/a>” runs Dec. 6-21 (Fri-Sun) at the Overture Center. Tickets are $58.50-$89.91.<\/li>\n
- The Capitol Christmas Pageant<\/a> takes place Dec. 7 at the State Capitol. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- “The Nutcracker<\/a>” runs Dec. 12-21 (Fri-Sun) at the Overture Center. Tickets are $37.91-$124.50.<\/li>\n
- The TubaChristmas Concert<\/a> will be held at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the State Capitol. Free to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Holiday Parties and Celebrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- The Downtowners Social Club Hark the Holiday Party<\/a> takes place Dec. 2 at the Tinsmith. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The Magnet Winter Charity Fete<\/a> is held Dec. 5 at the Loxley. Tickets are $75-$100.<\/li>\n
- The Elvehjem Holiday in the Park<\/a> takes place Dec. 13 at Elvehjem Park. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- An\u00a0Ugly Sweater Party<\/a> is held Dec. 13 at all Nitty Gritty locations. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The Wheelhouse 11th Annual Ugly Sweater Party<\/a> takes place Dec. 21 at High Noon. Tickets are $19.25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Holiday Races and Bar Crawls<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- The Santa Cycle Rampage<\/a> starts and ends at Breese Stevens Field on Dec. 13. Tickets are $7-$18.<\/li>\n
- Run, Santa, Run 5K<\/a> takes place Dec. 13 on the Capitol Square. Fee is $40.<\/li>\n
- The Christmas Bar Crawl<\/a> starts at Red Rock Saloon on Dec. 20. Tickets cost $25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Holiday Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- The\u00a0Holiday Fantasy in Lights<\/a> runs Nov. 15-Dec. 31 at Olin Park. Admission is free.<\/li>\n
- Zoo Lights<\/a> is held Nov. 22-Dec. 23 (Fridays-Sundays) at Henry Vilas Zoo. Tickets cost $12.<\/li>\n
- Winter Wonderland in the Village<\/a> takes place Dec. 6 in McFarland. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The Fair Trade Holiday Festival<\/a> takes place Dec. 6 at Monona Terrace. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair<\/a> is not taking place this year due to the Warner Park Community Recreation Center’s expansion project.<\/li>\n
- Holiday Express<\/a> runs Dec. 6-31 at Olbrich Gardens. Tickets are $6-$10.<\/li>\n
- Flixmas with the movies “Elf”<\/a> and “National Lampoon Christmas Vacation”<\/a> showing on several dates in December at Flix Brewhouse. Tickets are $7.50 + booking fee.<\/li>\n
- Fitchburg’s Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee<\/a> takes place Dec. 12-14. Free to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Zoo Lights<\/a> is held Nov. 22-Dec. 23 (Fridays-Sundays) at Henry Vilas Zoo. Tickets cost $12.<\/li>\n
- Run, Santa, Run 5K<\/a> takes place Dec. 13 on the Capitol Square. Fee is $40.<\/li>\n
- The Magnet Winter Charity Fete<\/a> is held Dec. 5 at the Loxley. Tickets are $75-$100.<\/li>\n
- “A Christmas Carol<\/a>” runs Dec. 6-21 (Fri-Sun) at the Overture Center. Tickets are $58.50-$89.91.<\/li>\n