Port Washington and nearby
Home Port is 4 blocks from downtown Port Washington and Lake Michigan, and within an hour of Cedarburg, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Kohler and Elkhart Lake. Here is what's on this fall and holiday season.
Sat Oct 3, 2026
Port Washington4 blocks from Home Port
Historic downtown Franklin Street
Free street festival with live music stages, artisan and street vendors, a car and motorcycle show, and kids' activities.
Sat–Sun Oct 3–4, 2026
Cedarburg20 min from Home Port
Keg tapping Fri Oct 2, 5:30–7:30 PMCommunity Gym Lot, W63N641 Washington Ave
Polka bands, German food, a Marktplatz with 40+ artisan vendors, hammerschlagen, and a kids' costume contest.
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Cedarburg20 min from Home Port
Cedar Creek Settlement and downtown shops
Ladies Night Out at Cedar Creek Settlement and downtown Cedarburg shops.
Oct 22–25, 2026
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
Kohler
Kohler Food & Wine takes place October 22–25 in Kohler.
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
Kohler
A Halloween-themed weekend in Kohler.
See the go-to Port Washington calendar at Visit Port Washington Events.
Thu Nov 19, 2026
Milwaukee35 min from Home Port
6:30 PM; pre-show 5:30 PMPere Marquette Park
Live music, fireworks, Santa, and free Jingle Bus tours. The lights stay up about six weeks.
Fridays Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18, 2026
Cedarburg20 min from Home Port
5–8 PMCedar Creek Settlement, Cedarburg
Holiday shopping evenings with entertainment in the historic settlement.
Nov 20–22, 2026
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
Kohler
A holiday market in Kohler.
Nov 20–Dec 6, 2026; closed Nov 26
Milwaukee35 min from Home Port
Plaza at Fiserv Forum
A free holiday market with local vendors and seasonal food and drink.
Fri Nov 27, 2026
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
Kohler
A holiday lighting celebration in Kohler.
Sun Nov 29, 2026
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
5:00 PMDowntown Sheboygan, Center Ave & 7th St to Mead Public Library
The 34th annual Sheboygan Jaycees Holiday Parade travels through downtown Sheboygan.
Dates TBA
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
Evergreen Park, 3030 Calumet Dr, Sheboygan
A holiday lights drive-through, typically held from late November through December. Admission is free and food-bank donations are welcomed.
Dates TBA
Milwaukee35 min from Home Port
Cathedral Square Park
Kids can mail letters to Santa and get replies.
Dec 4–13, 2026
Elkhart Lake60 min from Home Port
10 AM–5 PMThe Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Ave
A European-style Christmas market. Admission is $8 for adults; children 14 and under are free.
Sat Dec 5, 2026
Port Washington4 blocks from Home Port
2:00–6:30 PMDowntown Port Washington, Franklin Street
Live reindeer, an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, cookie decorating, horse-drawn carriage rides from 2–5 PM, community singing and tree lighting at 5:00 PM, the nighttime Christmas parade at 5:15 PM, and fireworks at 6:00 PM.
Sun Dec 6, 2026
Sheboygan & Kohler45 min from Home Port
Kohler
Breakfast with Santa in Kohler.
Sat Dec 12, 2026
Cedarburg20 min from Home Port
Cedarburg
A holiday 5K in Cedarburg.
Sat Dec 12, 2026
Milwaukee35 min from Home Port
11 AM–2 PMCathedral Square Park
A free event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookies, and cocoa.
See the go-to Port Washington calendar at Visit Port Washington Events.
Go-to calendar for Port Washington: Visit Port Washington Events
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