Christmas In Hayward Events
Join Us In Downtown Hayward WI
Witness the Magic of the Holiday Season with us!
You're invited to visit and share the love of the Holidays as we celebrate the countdown to Christmas in Hayward WI with family-friendly festivities between Thanksgiving and Christmas (weekends).
Kick off the season with our Tree Lighting Celebration and keep the holiday spirit alive with:
(see details & times on schedule of events)
Horse-drawn rides through the streets
Visits with Santa
Cozy bonfires & s’mores
A delicious Hot Cocoa Crawl
Cheerful caroling and Christmas Village at The Lot
The Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk
A creative Gingerbread House Contest
Plus, shopping, dining, and thousands of twinkle lights illuminating the night!
Come make magical memories with your loved ones & enjoy small-town charm, festive family fun every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas — Downtown Hayward is the place to be this holiday season!
Fill your heart with joy and those special memories that you may share for generations.
2025 TENTATIVE Schedule of Events
November 28, 2025
Open House
Downtown Businesses Open Until 6pm - Every Saturday
Fire Pit & Smores Every Saturday - Noon - 3:00pm
Thanksgiving to Christmas
November 29, 2025
Horse-drawn Rides
Time: Noon - 3pm
Location: 2nd Street & Main Street
Visit with Santa
Time: Noon - 3:00pm
Location: Angler's patio
2nd Annual
Community Tree Lighting - Hayward Veteran's Center
Time: 5:30pm gathering - 6pm countdown to tree lighting
Location: Hayward Veteran's Center
December 6, 2025
Horse-drawn Rides
Time: Noon - 3pm
Location: 2nd Street & Main Street
Visit with Santa
Time: Noon - 3:00pm
Location: Angler's patio
Light Your Engines Parade
Time: 6:00pm Start
Location: Main Street in Downtown Hayward WI
NOTE ALL OF THESE EVENTS POSTPONED ON DEC 13TH -MOVED TO DEC.20TH
Ugly Sweater 5K Run-Walk
NEW DATE - DEC. 20TH
Time: 9:30am Registration - 10:00am Race Start
Location: The Lot 3rd St. & Kansas Ave.
Carols for Christmas
NEW DATE - DEC. 20TH
Time: Noon - 11:00am (Carols on Main Street)
Location: Final Caroling at The Lot - group performances
Horse-drawn Rides
Time: Noon - 3pm
Location: 2nd Street & Main Street
Christmas Village at The Lot
NEW DATE - DEC. 20TH
Time: 10am until the late afternoon
Location: 3rd St & Kansas Ave
December 20, 2025
Hot Chocolate Crawl
Time: Noon - 3pm
Location: Visit Angler's Bar & Grill to get your Voting Ballot and Business Participants (Businesses TBA)
Gingerbread House Competition
Time: Noon - 3:00pm
Location: Hayward Mercantile Co. on Main St. Next to Angler's
Fire Pit & S'mores
Time: Noon - 3:00pm
Location: Angler's Bar & Grill patio
Christmas In Hayward
Weekend Events Thanksgiving to Christmas
Our charming small town Hallmark type atmosphere creates the most memorable experiences with your family, friends and neighbors. Celebrate the season of good tidings and joy with a visit to Hayward.
We hope to see you in Downtown Hayward WI during these activities as we countdown to Christmas!
Note: Some events are weather permitting, please watch the Christmas In Hayward FB page (formerly "Lure of Lights") for latest information https://www.facebook.com/ALureOfLights
We will try to keep this schedule as accurate as possible.
please contact Billie Jo Sabin, Organizer of Christmas In Hayward at 715-699-2706
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