# Thiensville Village Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 5 · 6:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Where: Corner of Main Street & Freistadt Road, 101 N Main St, Thiensville, WI 53092 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free Ozaukee County event) - Price: Free admission; complimentary hot cider, cookies, and Santa visits - Organizer: Village of Thiensville & Thiensville Business Association - Official page: https://www.village.thiensville.wi.us/ - 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/thiensville-village-christmas-tree-lighting-and-holiday-stroll--listing-755ea608ba218e6ce334bce4 ## About Surrounded by the city of Mequon in Ozaukee County, the charming historic Village of Thiensville hosts its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll. Festivities begin Friday evening at the corner of Main Street and Freistadt Road with the official lighting of the community Christmas tree, accompanied by joyful holiday carols sung by local youth choirs. Children can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, share their holiday wishes, and enjoy free hot cocoa and holiday sugar cookies provided by local civic volunteers. On Saturday, the celebration continues with the festive Village Cookie Walk and Winter Craft Fair, where families can stroll past historic storefronts, decorate gingerbread cookies, and shop for unique handcrafted holiday treasures made by local Wisconsin artisans. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved sidewalks with accessible curb cuts along Main Street make stroller strolling simple and safe. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Thiensville Village Hall offers heated indoor restrooms with diaper changing tables and quiet resting benches. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from babies bundled in carriages to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful small-town celebration with gentle acoustic carols and soft illuminated village trees. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Wauwatosa Village Holiday Tree Lighting & Family Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/wauwatosa-village-holiday-tree-lighting-and-family-celebration--listing-177ef686f683512b6aa75ebe) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Pocket Park at Root Common, Wauwatosa · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. Historic Wauwatosa Village comes alive with traditional holiday cheer during the annual Tosa Village Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. 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