# A Cedarburg Country Christmas & Historic Festive Friday Eves > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 18 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Downtown Cedarburg & Cedar Creek Settlement, W63 N643 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free community festival series) - Price: Free admission; holiday trolley rides, children's crafts, and artisan treats available - Organizer: Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce & Cedar Creek Settlement Merchants - Official page: https://www.cedarburgfestivals.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/a-cedarburg-country-christmas-and-historic-festive-friday-eves--listing-199e9eee008be4a8b6a9fcfe ## About Step into an authentic Currier & Ives holiday postcard during A Cedarburg Country Christmas, celebrated across historic Washington Avenue in Ozaukee County. Centered around the 1864 stone woolen mill at Cedar Creek Settlement, Festive Friday Eves takes place for five consecutive Friday evenings leading to Christmas. Hundreds of glowing luminaria line the sidewalks as horse-drawn carriage rides jingle past limestone storefronts. Families enjoy strolling carolers in Victorian dress, visiting Santa's Workshop in the historic settlement courtyard, crafting keepsake holiday ornaments, and riding the complimentary holiday trolley. Warm up indoors with complimentary hot spiced apple cider, fresh ginger cookies, and live acoustic folk music, while browsing charming local toy stores, sweet shoppes, and artisan craft boutiques. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Sidewalks along Washington Avenue are paved and level; Cedar Creek Settlement features ramped entryways and courtyard access. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Cedar Creek Settlement and the Cedarburg Community Center offer clean restrooms with diaper-changing stations. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, from infants wrapped in blankets to great-grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Gentle outdoor lantern glow and acoustic caroling create a warm, low-intensity holiday ambiance. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Country Christmas Drive-Through Lights at The Ingleside Hotel](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/country-christmas-drive-through-lights-at-the-ingleside-hotel--listing-c3dc50d0ac84a5a1872948d2) — Nov 27 – Jan 2 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The Ingleside Hotel — Country Christmas Trail, Pewaukee · All ages · From $30 · checked Oct 27. 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