Posted by: Pam Seidl, Executive Director
The Fox Cities are a favorite holiday shopping destination for many. During this time of year, the tradition of holiday shopping with family and friends is celebrated daily here and while we locals truly appreciate living in ‘Wisconsin’s Shopping Place’ for the ease of finding those great gifts, we also have a few holiday-time traditions that visitors should see and do while they are in town. Consider this my “Townies” Guide to the Holidays in the Fox Cities:
Shopping
As a local I have the luxury of heading to Fox River Mall during non-peak shopping (aka NOT on Saturday). That’s when I check my list and find special gifts at some of the local shops:
- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass’ shop
- Wild Apple Gallery
- Vintique
- The Wreath Factory
- Eco-Candle
- Hey Daisy!
- Just Act Natural
- Globally Sound Fair Trade
… and I could go on and on!
Events to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
- Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays in Appleton
- Hearthstone’s Victorian Christmas
- Christmas Stars
- A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
- Neenah Community Christmas Event
Keeping It Real
A few places to help you get back to the basics of the season.
- Heckrodt Wetland Reserve offers a children’s Christmas gift workshop
- Bubloz Nature Preserve offers basketmaking
- Given’s Farm hosts a holiday tea
Hope you get everything on your list this season!
For information on these and more visit: http://www.foxcities.org
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