Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens
Unparalleled in the region, this annual holiday event is a seasonal escape into a winter wonderland. Stroll through the beautiful winter gardens filled with over two million twinkling lights. Inside, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, festive holiday activities, and browse the lovely gift shop.
Holiday Tree Show
Festively decorated trees of all shapes and sizes transform the Lincoln-Tallman House into an elegant wonderland this holiday season. The Rock County Historical Society’s annual Holiday Tree Show features a sparkling collection of trees creatively decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and families. Visitors of all ages can wander through the beautifully adorned Italianate mansion adorned with more than 100 trees on the main and upstairs levels. The show includes a scavenger hunt and holiday activity booklets for extra fun for younger visitors. Visitors may continue the fun by strolling to the Tallman Carriage House to enjoy a beverage and stop for a selfie with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
K & W Greenery
Awaken your senses with a trip through this color-filled greenhouse, featuring over 2,500 poinsettias in a variety of sizes and colors. Learn about the growing process and enjoy a demonstration on how poinsettias are painted. After your tour, browse through the charming and unique gift shop.
Janesville Performing Arts Center
Take in a dazzling holiday performance of a Christmas classic and explore and shop the locally created works of art at the Janesville Art League Holiday Art Show & Sale an hour before the show. The Center's 633 seat theatre is located in the historic Janesville High School/Marshall Junior High School building in downtown Janesville.
Downtown Janesville
Explore downtown Janesville's festive holiday decor as you shop the charming boutiques and stores. Sample the exceptional local cuisine, enjoy a craft cocktail or brew, and indulge in a treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You might even bump into Santa!
Janesville's Jolly Jingle
Rekindle your holiday spirit at Janesville's Jolly Jingle the first weekend in December, featuring a lighted parade, live theater, a holiday market, fireworks, tree lighting, shopping and many other activities.
Local Wineries
Engage your senses with wine-tasting at the area's three wineries (Rubber Ducky, Timber Hill & Fermenting Cellars). Make and take items, and dining options available.
A Christmas Carol at the Milton House Museum
This telling of Dickens' holiday classic invites the audience to become a part of the performance as they move with the production company through the historic Milton House campus, for an interactive telling of the classic holday tale.
Holiday Walking Tour
Take a guided holiday tour with Roaming Rich. Learn about Janesville's holiday traditions, history and public art.
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