JOIN US FOR A NIGHT FULL OF HOLIDAY FUN AT LIGHT UP APPLETON!

Join us as we kick off the holiday season with live music and performances, a treat walk, window scavenger hunt, family friendly activities, and so much more all for FREE! Check out all of the details below! 

*More details about the event will be added as it gets closer.

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Enjoy live performances by local artists and performers on the Houdini Plaza stage! 

  • 3:00 p.m. – Appleton East Saxophone, Flute and Brass Ensembles 
  • 4:30 p.m. – Lilie Fouts 
  • 5:00 p.m. – Official Lighting Ceremony in Houdini Plaza 
  • 5:00 p.m. – Lawrence University Mariachi Ensemble 
  • 5:30 p.m. – Long Cheng Dance Academy 
  • 6:00 p.m. – Shutter Step Fusion 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Holiday Sing Along 

ROAMING PERFORMERS

Also enjoy roaming performances by local school choirs up and down College Avenue!

  • 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Appleton West and Winneconne Choir Students
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Menasha and Hortonville Choir Students 

MORE PERFORMANCES

Enjoy additional performances throughout the evening! 

  • Performances by Rondini the Magician: 508 W. College Ave. at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Ice Carving Demonstration outside next to Copper Rock Coffee: 210 W. College Ave. 
  • Navah Mirage Fairies in Houdini Plaza

SPONSOR BOOTHS 

Stop by our sponsors for fun activities, treats and more in Houdini Plaza!

  • Festival Foods
  • Fleet Farm 
  • Fox Communities Credit Union
  • Renewal by Andersen
  • TDS Fiber 
  • Tundraland

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS 

Enjoy these free activities and attractions in Houdini Plaza!

  • Wagon and Train Rides 
  • Coloring and Letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus: Copper Rock Coffee, 210 W. College Ave. 
  • Snowman Carrot Toss Game 
  • DIY Gingerbread Cutouts 
  • Snow Tunnel 
  • Art Project with the Trout Museum of Art 
  • Sensory Table 

TREAT WALK 

Visit the following businesses for a free treat while supplies last!

  • Bona Fide Juicery, 111 E. College Ave.
  • The Vintage Garden, 119 E. College Ave.
  • Eco Candle Co., 123 E. College Ave.
  • Blue Moon Emporium, 227 E. College Ave.
  • Mud and Prints, 311 E. College Ave.
  • Board & Brush Creative Studio, 109 N. Durkee St.
  • Doughlicious, 322 W. College Ave.
  • Calaveras Fine Fusions, 528 W. College Ave.
  • Float Light, 609 W. College Ave.
  • D2 Sports Pub, 403 W. College Ave.
  • Crazy Sweet, 514 W. College
  • ACOCA, 500 W. College
  • Kiwanis, Houdini Plaza
  • Tundraland, Houdini Plaza
  • Fleet Farm, Houdini Plaza

WINDOW WALK SCAVENGER HUNT 

The hunt is on! Visit the Fox Communities Credit Union Booth in Houdini Plaza to grab a brochure with the scavenger hunt sheet! Complete the scavenger hunt and turn your sheet in at the Fox Communities Credit Union booth where you’ll be entered to win a variety of gift cards! 

GIVING TREES 

It’s the season of giving! Visit the giving trees in Houdini Plaza that are each dedicated to a different nonprofit. Make a small donation and you can write your name on an ornament and hang it on their tree! We appreciate your support. 

Giving Trees Donated By: Grandpa Dan’s Christmas Trees

PHOTO OPS 

Capture your time at Light Up Appleton at the following photo ops throughout Houdini Plaza!

  • Large inflatable igloo lounge: sponsored by TDS Fiber 
  • “Light Up” marquee letters 
  • Santa’s sleigh 
  • Holiday figurine inflatables

Use our special event Snapchat filter in Houdini Plaza! 

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos @appletondowntown.org on Facebook or Instagram! 

CRAFT VENDORS 

Visit these local craft vendors inside the large tents in Houdini Plaza to find the perfect holiday gift you’ve been looking for!

  • Raven Country Crafts 
  • J.K.B. Projects 
  • Made by MEE
  • Alexsis Manns Paintings 
  • Marlene’s Crafts
  • CNC Designs
  • Hazelmade Art Studio
  • Eclectic Candle Company 
  • Tails of Love
  • Elizabeth & Marie 

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN APPLETON! 

Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade: Tuesday, November 22 at 7 p.m. 

Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 26 at various Downtown and Appleton area small businesses ! 

Thank you to our AMAZING Light Up Appleton sponsors!