Light Up Appleton
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!
- 3:00pm: Appleton East – Brass Ensemble
- 3:30pm: Scarlet Guard American Legion Color Guard – Happy Veterans Day!
- 4:00pm: Lawrence University Mariachi Ensemble
- 5:00pm: Mischief & Magic
- 6:15pm: Lilie Fouts
ROAMING PERFORMERS & ENTERTAINMENT
Also enjoy roaming performances and entertainment up and down College Avenue!
- 3 – 5 pm – NEWCA Dragon Dancers and Carolers from Appleton West
- 5 – 7 pm – Carolers from Girl Scout Troop 2237
5:00 pm – Magic Show with Rondini the Magician, 508 W. College Ave.
6:15 pm – Bombastic Bubble Show, 508 W. College Ave.
Ice carving demonstrations, next to Copper Rock Coffee (210 W. College Ave.)
Navah Mirage Fairies
Makaroff Ballet Dancers
SPONSOR BOOTHS
Stop by our sponsors for fun activities, treats and more in Houdini Plaza!
- Fleet Farm
- Fox Communities Credit Union
- Festival Foods
- Renewal by Andersen
- Tundraland
- TDS Fiber
- City of Appleton – Appleton Public Library
- Runaway Shoes
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Enjoy these free activities and attractions in Houdini Plaza!
- Wagon and Train Rides
- Coloring and Letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus
- Visits with Santa Claus
- Snowman Carrot Toss Game
- Axe Throwing with Appleton Axe
- And more coming soon!
TREAT WALK
Visit select Downtown businesses and sponsors for a free treat while supplies last
- The Vintage Garden, 119 E. College Ave.
- Olive & Rose Boutique, 121 E. College Ave.
- Eco Candle Co., 123 E. College Ave.
- Kush Kafe, 219 E. College Ave.
- Garden View, 216 E. College Ave.
- Beatnik Betty’s Resale Butik, 214 E. College Ave.
- Copper Rock Coffee, 210 W. College Ave. – Treats Sponsored by Air Wisconsin
- Festival Foods, Outside next to Copper Rock Coffee (210 W. College Ave.)
- Doughlicious, 322 W. College Ave.
- Crazy Sweet, 514 W. College Ave.
- Flanagan’s Stop & Shop, 528 W. College Ave.
- Float Light, 609 W. College Ave.
- Calavera’s Fine Fusions, 511 W. College Ave.
- D2 Sports Pub, 403 W. College Ave.
- Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, 333 W. College Ave.
- Tundraland, Houdini Plaza – Treats Sponsored by Oh Snap! Pickling Company
- Kiwanis, Houdini Plaza
WINDOW WALK SCAVENGER HUNT
The hunt is on! First, visit the Fox Communities Credit Union booth to pick up a brochure to participate.
Once you have your brochure, visit each business listed to find the gnome hidden in their window! Once you find it, locate the letter that is written on the gnome and write it next to the business name. Once you find them all, use the letters to unscramble the hidden holiday phrase and write it in the space provided. Tear off the panel and turn it in at the Fox Communities Credit Union booth in Houdini Plaza by 7 p.m. on Saturday to be entered for a chance to win a variety of prizes!
AVENUE OF TREES – NEW THIS YEAR!
Enjoy a display of beautifully lit Christmas trees decorated by Downtown businesses displayed outside on the sidewalks of College Avenue during Light Up Appleton! VOTE for your favorite by scanning the QR Code on any of the trees and be entered for a chance to win Downtown Gift Certificates.
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 inflatables
Don’t forget to tag us in your photos @appletondowntown.org on Facebook or Instagram!
CRAFT VENDORS
Visit a variety of local craft vendors in Houdini Plaza to find the perfect holiday gift you’ve been looking for!
- Made by MEE
- Bogie Designs
- 10 Lil Piggies
- Five Penny Piece
- Helen’s Handbags
- Nadine Janik
- Just the 3 of Us
- Wild Rose Art
- Mobile Mini Trucks featuring Bloom Bar
- Porkchop’s Fork Shop
- Marlene’s Crafts
- Mystic Attic, LLC
- Kate Cynthia Designs
Don’t forget to check out the unique boutiques and shops on the Avenue for great gifts as well!
FOOD & DRINK
Purchase some delicious food, a hot cocoa or a special holiday drink while you enjoy the event!
- Mill City Brew Pub
- Los Tres
- Travelin’ Toms
- Your Favorite Concessions
- Cash bar in the Trout Museum of Art atrium
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES AT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES
Stop by our Downtown businesses for fun activities and entertainment happening throughout the night!
- Lillians of Appleton (115 E. College Ave.): Live Models from 4 – 5pm
- More coming soon!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN APPLETON!
Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade: Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 25 at various Downtown and Appleton area small businesses !