Wednesday, January 1, 2025

  1. Holiday Fantasy in Lights

    Madison, WI2025-01-01

    The free display in Olin Park is open from dusk to dawn. Candy canes are handed out till 10 p.m.

  2. Holiday Lights Festival

    Milwaukee, WI2025-01-01

    The season-long lights festival includes more than 500,000 lights throughout downtown's parks and streets.

  3. Lakeside Park Holiday Lights

    Fond du Lac, WI2025-01-01

    This free light show on Lake Winnebago includes animated scenes and trees that dance to 20 minutes of music played on 87.9 FM (you can listen on your car radio).

  4. ZooLights

    Chicago, IL2025-01-01

    Admission to the annual display of 2.5 million lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo is $7-$10 per person. Tickets are free on some Mondays. Reserve time slots in advance.

  5. Cool Fool Kite & Ice Festival

    Milwaukee, WI2025-01-01

    In addition to kite-flying, there will be ice and snow carving and free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks in the lakefront Veterans Park.

  6. New Year's Day Parade

    Egg Harbor, WI2025-01-01

    Welcome the new year with a 1 p.m. parade in this Door County village. Everyone is welcome to march.

  7. First Day Hikes in Iowa

    State parks, IA2025-01-01

    Dozens of Iowa's best-known state parks are offering guided hikes, many with hot drinks and snacks afterward. Admission is always free.

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