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Things To Do for Christmas 2023 in the Green Bay and Fox Valley Area

2023 Christmas Events and Activities Green Bay Wi

Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is just around the corner. How do you plan to celebrate the holiday season? We can help here at Broadway by Bergstrom Automotive with a list of our favorite 2023 Christmas events and activities in Green Bay, WI. Grab your family and friends, hop in your 2024 Ford F-150 and get in on the holiday fun this year!



Festival of Trees

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WHEN: November 16 – December 31
WHERE: National Railroad Museum – 2285 S. Broadway Green Bay, WI 54304

The Festival of Trees at the National Railroad Museum is a holiday must-see for many families and will feature dozens of festive Christmas trees with twinkling lights and ornaments that pair with decorated train cars and exhibits. This event is made even more incredible when you purchase tickets for Holidays on the Rails from December 12 to December 14. Tickets to this event include a holiday train ride, festive arts and crafts, Christmas cookie decorations, photos with Santa Claus and more. 

A Fort Howard Christmas

WHEN: Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Heritage Hill State Historical Park – 2640 Webster Ave. Green Bay, WI 54301

Have you ever wondered how Christmas was celebrated throughout history? The Heritage Hill State Historical Park features A Fort Howard Christmas to tell the story of Christmas in days gone by. Experience the park by the beauty of candlelight with traditional music, costumed guides, a warm fire and photos with Old World Santa and his reindeer. 

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

WHEN: Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary – 1660 E. Shore Dr. Green Bay, WI 54301

The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is even more beautiful for the holiday season and is the perfect location for a cup of hot cocoa with Santa Claus. The annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event is fun for all ages with cookie decorating stations, delicious hot cocoa, Christmas letter writing stations and pictures with Santa Claus himself. Do not forget to wear your best Christmas outfit!

WPS Garden of Lights

WHEN: Select Dates November 24 – December 30
WHERE: Green Bay Botanical Garden – 2660 Larsen Rd. Green Bay, WI 54303

The holiday season would not be complete without beautiful Christmas light displays and the WPS Garden of Lights is one of the best in the Green Bay, Manitowoc and Fox Valley area. WPS Garden of Lights features more than 350,000 brilliant Christmas lights and more than 40 nature-themed holiday light displays. Attractions at this event include hot chocolate and cookies, a festive gift shop, letters to Santa and pictures with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick!


READ MORE: Where To See the Best Christmas Lights in Green Bay WI


Plan ahead for a fun and festive holiday season in the Green Bay, Manitowoc and Fox Valley area with this list of our favorite 2023 Christmas events and activities in Green Bay, WI created by Broadway by Bergstrom Automotive. Apply for credit approval today and give yourself the gift of a brand-new car, truck or SUV this Christmas!