[{"id":"fall-street-festival-2026","title":"Fall Street Festival","town":"Port Washington","start":"2026-10-03","end":"2026-10-03","displayDate":"Sat Oct 3, 2026","venue":"Historic downtown Franklin Street","url":"https://visitportwashington.com/","blurb":"Free street festival with live music stages, artisan and street vendors, a car and motorcycle show, and kids' activities.","tags":["family","music","food","outdoors"],"driveMinutes":0,"month":"October"},{"id":"christmas-on-the-corner-2026","title":"Christmas on the Corner","town":"Port Washington","start":"2026-12-05","end":"2026-12-05","displayDate":"Sat Dec 5, 2026","time":"2:00–6:30 PM","venue":"Downtown Port Washington, Franklin Street","url":"https://visitportwashington.com/event/port-washington-christmas-on-the-corner/","blurb":"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.","tags":["family","holiday"],"driveMinutes":0,"month":"December"},{"id":"cedarburg-oktoberfest-2026","title":"Cedarburg Oktoberfest","town":"Cedarburg","start":"2026-10-03","end":"2026-10-04","displayDate":"Sat–Sun Oct 3–4, 2026","time":"Keg tapping Fri Oct 2, 5:30–7:30 PM","venue":"Community Gym Lot, W63N641 Washington Ave","url":"https://www.cedarburgfestivals.org/oktoberfest","blurb":"Polka bands, German food, a Marktplatz with 40+ artisan vendors, hammerschlagen, and a kids' costume contest.","tags":["food","music","family"],"driveMinutes":20,"month":"October"},{"id":"cedarburg-ladies-night-out-2026","title":"Cedarburg Ladies Night Out","town":"Cedarburg","start":"2026-10-15","end":"2026-10-15","displayDate":"Thu Oct 15, 2026","venue":"Cedar Creek Settlement and downtown shops","url":"https://www.cedarcreeksettlement.com/","blurb":"Ladies Night Out at Cedar Creek Settlement and downtown Cedarburg shops.","tags":["market"],"driveMinutes":20,"month":"October"},{"id":"five-festive-friday-eves-2026","title":"Five Festive Friday Eves","town":"Cedarburg","start":"2026-11-20","end":"2026-12-18","displayDate":"Fridays Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18, 2026","time":"5–8 PM","venue":"Cedar Creek Settlement, Cedarburg","url":"https://www.cedarcreeksettlement.com/","blurb":"Holiday shopping evenings with entertainment in the historic settlement.","tags":["holiday","market"],"driveMinutes":20,"month":"November"},{"id":"santas-dash-away-5k-2026","title":"Santa's Dash Away 5K","town":"Cedarburg","start":"2026-12-12","end":"2026-12-12","displayDate":"Sat Dec 12, 2026","venue":"Cedarburg","url":"https://www.cedarburgfestivals.org/dashaway","blurb":"A holiday 5K in Cedarburg.","tags":["holiday","outdoors"],"driveMinutes":20,"month":"December"},{"id":"kohler-food-and-wine-2026","title":"Kohler Food & Wine","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","start":"2026-10-22","end":"2026-10-25","displayDate":"Oct 22–25, 2026","venue":"Kohler","url":"https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/explore-more/events","blurb":"Kohler Food & Wine takes place October 22–25 in Kohler.","tags":["food"],"driveMinutes":45,"month":"October"},{"id":"spellbound-in-kohler-2026","title":"Spellbound in Kohler","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","start":"2026-10-30","end":"2026-11-01","displayDate":"Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026","venue":"Kohler","url":"https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/explore-more/events","blurb":"A Halloween-themed weekend in Kohler.","tags":["family","holiday"],"driveMinutes":45,"month":"October"},{"id":"kohler-holiday-market-2026","title":"Kohler Holiday Market","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","start":"2026-11-20","end":"2026-11-22","displayDate":"Nov 20–22, 2026","venue":"Kohler","url":"https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/explore-more/events","blurb":"A holiday market in Kohler.","tags":["holiday","market"],"driveMinutes":45,"month":"November"},{"id":"set-the-season-aglow-2026","title":"Set the Season Aglow","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","start":"2026-11-27","end":"2026-11-27","displayDate":"Fri Nov 27, 2026","venue":"Kohler","url":"https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/explore-more/events","blurb":"A holiday lighting celebration in Kohler.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":45,"month":"November"},{"id":"sheboygan-jaycees-holiday-parade-2026","title":"Sheboygan Jaycees Holiday Parade (34th annual)","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","start":"2026-11-29","end":"2026-11-29","displayDate":"Sun Nov 29, 2026","time":"5:00 PM","venue":"Downtown Sheboygan, Center Ave & 7th St to Mead Public Library","url":"https://sheboyganjaycees.com/holidayparade/","blurb":"The 34th annual Sheboygan Jaycees Holiday Parade travels through downtown Sheboygan.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":45,"month":"November"},{"id":"making-spirits-bright-2026","title":"Making Spirits Bright","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","displayDate":"Dates TBA","venue":"Evergreen Park, 3030 Calumet Dr, Sheboygan","url":"https://makingspiritsbright.com/","blurb":"A holiday lights drive-through, typically held from late November through December. Admission is free and food-bank donations are welcomed.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":45,"datesTba":true,"month":"November"},{"id":"breakfast-with-santa-kohler-2026","title":"Breakfast with Santa","town":"Sheboygan & Kohler","start":"2026-12-06","end":"2026-12-06","displayDate":"Sun Dec 6, 2026","venue":"Kohler","url":"https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/explore-more/events","blurb":"Breakfast with Santa in Kohler.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":45,"month":"December"},{"id":"old-world-christmas-market-2026","title":"Old World Christmas Market","town":"Elkhart Lake","start":"2026-12-04","end":"2026-12-13","displayDate":"Dec 4–13, 2026","time":"10 AM–5 PM","venue":"The Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Ave","url":"https://osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/","blurb":"A European-style Christmas market. Admission is $8 for adults; children 14 and under are free.","tags":["holiday","market","food"],"driveMinutes":60,"month":"December"},{"id":"milwaukee-holiday-lights-kickoff-2026","title":"Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza","town":"Milwaukee","start":"2026-11-19","end":"2026-11-19","displayDate":"Thu Nov 19, 2026","time":"6:30 PM; pre-show 5:30 PM","venue":"Pere Marquette Park","url":"https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/signature-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/holiday-events/","blurb":"Live music, fireworks, Santa, and free Jingle Bus tours. The lights stay up about six weeks.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":35,"month":"November"},{"id":"deer-district-holiday-market-2026","title":"Deer District Holiday Market","town":"Milwaukee","start":"2026-11-20","end":"2026-12-06","displayDate":"Nov 20–Dec 6, 2026; closed Nov 26","venue":"Plaza at Fiserv Forum","url":"https://deerdistrict.com/market/","blurb":"A free holiday market with local vendors and seasonal food and drink.","tags":["holiday","market","food"],"driveMinutes":35,"month":"November"},{"id":"cocoa-with-the-clauses-2026","title":"Cocoa with the Clauses","town":"Milwaukee","start":"2026-12-12","end":"2026-12-12","displayDate":"Sat Dec 12, 2026","time":"11 AM–2 PM","venue":"Cathedral Square Park","url":"https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/signature-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/holiday-events/","blurb":"A free event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookies, and cocoa.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":35,"month":"December"},{"id":"santas-mailbox-2026","title":"Santa's Mailbox","town":"Milwaukee","displayDate":"Mid-Nov to mid-Dec","venue":"Cathedral Square Park","url":"https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/signature-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/holiday-events/","blurb":"Kids can mail letters to Santa and get replies.","tags":["holiday","family"],"driveMinutes":35,"datesTba":true,"month":"November"}]