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Hours: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The streets and businesses of downtown will be filled with holiday cheer and magic at De Pere Holly Day!
2025 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Horse and Carriage Rides | Glide through the historic streets of downtown De Pere on a whimsical horse-drawn carriage ride | 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 businesses’ 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
Ginger Birch, 622 George St | TBA
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 | TBA
Paintin’ Pottery, 520 George St | $22 hand and footprint ornaments (0-3yrs old) | 10 am-1 pm
The Puddle Duck, 124 N Broadway | Free gift with purchase (while supplies last)
Seroogy’s Chocolates, 144 N Wisconsin St | TBA
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