Let's get festive! The Plover Area is packed full of holiday-themed things to do this month! Check out this list and visit our events calendar for even more family fun!

Section 715 Holiday Bar

Pop-Up Christmas Bar

The Rusty Axe and Section 715 Throwing Co. are transforming into a festive wonderland filled with holiday cheer! Enjoy holiday-themed drinks, Insta-worthy decor, special events and more! The Pop-Up Christmas Bar will be open Nov. 27-Jan. 6! Stop in to enjoy the decor and throw axes at Section 715! 

Holiday Sign PaintingChristmas Ornament & Sign Painting Class

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and get festive! Choose from a set of 6 ornaments or two different hanging door signs. All project kits include unfinished wood cut to your chosen project, and all supplies will be provided for you to finish your project during the class. Class will co-hosted by Small Town Gift Barn and the Food + Farm Exploration Center. Tickets must be purchased ahead of the class. 

Evey Lane

Gingerbread Express Cookie Decorating Class

All aboard the Gingerbread Express! Enjoy a fun, 2-hour, hands-on cookie decorating class where you learn the art of working with royal icing. Learn how to work with royal icing and create your own cookie masterpieces. All supplies, including freshly baked cookies, icing, and decorating tools, are provided, along with tried-and-true Royal icing recipe for you to take home. Class will be held Dec. 6 and tickets must be purchased in advance. 

Santa PawsSanta Paws

Don’t let the furbabies miss out on meeting Santa this year! Bring them to Santa Paws for free photos with Santa! Donations will be accepted to benefit the Portage County Humane Society. This event will be held inside Artist & Fare. Pets must be leashed and under control at all time. 

Heritage Park Santas Christmas VillageSanta’s Christmas Village

Enjoy a historic holiday at Heritage Park with the Portage County Historical Society.  Enjoy free professional photos with Santa. The first 100 kids will receive a free holiday ornament paint kit. Santa’s Christmas Village is free, but donations help support PCHS’s educational mission. 

Mission Holiday

12 Days of Christmas 

Enjoy daily festive events Dec. 9-21 hosted by Mission Coffee House and community partners! Meet and get professional photos taken with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cider, cookies and more! Learn more.

Ugly Sweater

Ugly Sweater Party

Grab a friend or two and show off those ugly sweaters!  Hangout and enjoy drinks, prizes and other specials at Mr. Brews throughout the evening.