Date: Saturday | December 5

Hours: 1:00 pm โ€“ 5:00 pm

Experience the magic of the season! The streets and businesses of downtown will be filled with holiday cheer and wonderment during De Pere Holly Day, presented by North Shore Bank.


2025 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Horse and Carriage Rides | Glide through the historic streets of downtown De Pere on a whimsical horse-drawn carriage ride (2 – 5 pm) | Michael J Walsh Plaza

Find Frosty Scavenger Hunt | Embark on the Find Frosty scavenger hunt and see if you can uncover all the Frosty surprises | Michael J Walsh Plaza

Bonfire and S’mores | Gather around the cozy bonfire and enjoy a delicious s’more | Michael J Walsh Plaza

Letters to Santa | Write your letter filled with holiday wishes to Santa and mail it at the North Pole mailbox (located at Starry Realty) and don’t forget to include a return address | Michael J Walsh Plaza & Starry Realty

Holly Day Station | Event brochure; Find Frosty scavenger hunt; letters to Santa; bonfire and s’mores; horse-drawn carriage rides | Definitely De Pere, Michael J Walsh Plaza (James St between Broadway and Wisconsin St)

Holiday Window Displays | Stroll through downtown and view festive storefronts decorated with businessesโ€™ holiday finest | Downtown De Pere Businesses

Santa & Mrs. Claus | Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, share your holiday wishes, and take a photo to capture the memories (2 – 5 pm) | Mulva Cultural Center, 221 S Broadway

2025 HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Blue Door Artworks, 115 N Wisconsin St (rear) | Make a holiday bookmark

Bosse’s News & Tobacco, 107 S Broadway | Free select magazine with every gift card purchase (hundreds of magazines to choose from)

Brehmer Law, 320 Main Ave | Milk and cookies; Giving Tree – families are invited to choose an ornament that lists supplies needed by local nonprofits

Definitely De Pere, Michael J Walsh Plaza (James Street between Broadway and Wisconsin St) | Holly Day Station

Delights Bakery and Cafe, 143 N Wisconsin St | Peppermint bark latte; holiday cake pops; $5 build your own hot cocoa bar and hot cider

The Flour Pot, 307 Reid St | Pop-up bakers featuring cake pops, macarons, Polish cookies and decadent pastries; free holiday cookie decorating kit for the kids

GB Links, 117 N Wisconsin St | Special promotions

Ginger Birch, 622 George St | Buy 3 ornaments, get the 4th one free; simmer pot bar

hey, daisy!, 124 N Broadway | Free gift with purchase over $50

Mulva Cultural Center, 221 S Broadway | Free hot chocolate; holiday craft; holiday magic throughout; visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus (Santa & Mrs. Claus 2 – 5 pm)

ONE OF ONE GALLERY, 365 Main Ave | Spin the wheel and win a discount on your purchase; make a purchase and be entered to win the grand December Basket Giveaway; Winter Creation Station – get crafty by building, glueing, and decorating whatever sparks your holiday joy

Paintin’ Pottery, 520 George St | $22 hand and footprint ornaments (0-3yrs old; sign-up online ppottery.com) | 10 am – 2 pm

The Puddle Duck, 124 N Broadway | Free gift with purchase (while supplies last)

The Saltbox Lighting, 310 N Wisconsin | 25% off all in stock lighting and accessories, up to 50% off or more on select lighting on display

Seroogy’s, 144 N Wisconsin | 10% off in-store purchase

Smith’s Mercantile, 116 N Broadway | Guess the amount of candy in the jar; the winner receives a prize

Starry Realty, 112 N Broadway | Mail your letter to Santa at the North Pole mailbox

Studio Rouge, 407 Main Ave | Free gift with purchase over $40; prints and cards on sale; enter to win drawing

Sweet Willow Herbals & Cafe, 109 S Broadway | Buy two 2 oz Sweet Willow winter teas and get a third for 50% off


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