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Holiday Shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n- \n
- A Madison Symphony\u00a0Christmas<\/a> took place Dec. 1-3 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $15-$102.<\/li>\n
- The Capitol Christmas Pageant<\/a> takes place Dec. 3 at the State Capitol. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- “All is Calm”<\/a> runs Dec. 7-17 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $25-$38.<\/li>\n
- “A Christmas Carol<\/a>” runs Dec. 9-23 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $49-$68.<\/li>\n
- “The Nutcracker<\/a>” runs Dec. 15-24 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $19-$95.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Holiday Parties and Celebrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- The Magnet Winter Charity Fete<\/a> is held Dec. 8 at the Monona Terrace. Tickets are $75-$100.<\/li>\n
- The Elvehjem Holiday in the Park<\/a> takes place Dec. 9 at Elvehjem Park. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- An\u00a0Ugly Sweater Party<\/a> is held Dec. 9 at State Line Distillery. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- An\u00a0Ugly Sweater Party<\/a> is held Dec. 16 at all Nitty Gritty locations. Free to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Holiday Races and Bar Crawls<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- The Ugly Sweater Lights Run<\/a> takes place Dec. 4 at Fleet Feet. Free to participate.<\/li>\n
- 12 Bars of Christmas<\/a> takes place Dec. 9 on State Street. Tickets cost $15.<\/li>\n
- The Holiday Cookie Run<\/a> takes place Dec. 14 at Fleet Feet. Free to participate.<\/li>\n
- The newly renamed Christmas Bar Crawl<\/a> starts at Red Rock Saloon on Dec. 16. Tickets cost $20.<\/li>\n
- Run, Santa, Run 5K<\/a> takes place Dec. 16 on the Capitol Square. Fee is $25-$50.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Holiday Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- The\u00a0Holiday Fantasy in Lights<\/a> runs Nov. 11-Dec. 31 at Olin Park. Admission is free.<\/li>\n
- Zoo Lights<\/a> is held Nov. 24-Dec. 30 (Fridays-Sundays) at Henry Vilas Zoo. Tickets cost $10.<\/li>\n
- Winter Wonderland in the Village<\/a> took place Dec. 2 in McFarland. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The Fair Trade Holiday Festival<\/a> took place Dec. 2 at Monona Terrace. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair<\/a> took place Dec. 2 at Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Entry fee is $1.<\/li>\n
- Holiday Express<\/a> runs Dec. 2-31 at Olbrich Gardens. Tickets are $5-$8.<\/li>\n
- Flixmas<\/a> with the movie “Elf” showing on Dec. 19 and Flix Brewhouse. Tickets are $10.<\/li>\n
- A Holiday Cheers and Beers<\/a> indoor market takes place Dec. 10 at Lake Louie Brewing Co. Free to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Zoo Lights<\/a> is held Nov. 24-Dec. 30 (Fridays-Sundays) at Henry Vilas Zoo. Tickets cost $10.<\/li>\n
- 12 Bars of Christmas<\/a> takes place Dec. 9 on State Street. Tickets cost $15.<\/li>\n
- The Elvehjem Holiday in the Park<\/a> takes place Dec. 9 at Elvehjem Park. Free to attend.<\/li>\n
- The Capitol Christmas Pageant<\/a> takes place Dec. 3 at the State Capitol. Free to attend.<\/li>\n