CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY

On November 18 more than two million lights will be illuminated followed by a Grand Fireworks display. Or enjoy the lights and other festive...

SANTA CRUISE

Embark on a magical Christmas cruise to Santa’s North Pole Hideaway. Along your lake tour, enjoy the twinkling lights and displays along the shoreline...

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

Garden paths brought to life with animated displays, over a quarter-million lights, over 100 beautifully decorated trees, 2,000 luminaries, and 600 dangling icicle lights....

COUNTDOWN TO 2019

Hands-on cooking classes that focus on the world’s cuisine, Lake Geneva School of Cooking, Lake Geneva; 262-248-3933 or lakegenevaschoolofcooking.com.

POLAR PLUNGE

Take part in an invigorating plunge into Geneva Lake, 12 p.m., Williams Bay Beach, Williams Bay.

LAKE GENEVA KIDS EXPO

Activities for toddlers to pre-teens with a variety of play zones, including bounce houses, caricature portraits, face painting, games and more, plus main stage...

S’MORES AND FIRST HIKE OF THE YEAR

Enjoy the first hike of the year and s’mores over a campfire, 6-8:30 p.m., Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, Hwy. 67 Williams Bay; 266-903-3601 or kishwauketoe.org.

LAKE GENEVA BRIDAL EXPO

Mix and mingle with the area’s top wedding professional for ideas and inspiration for your special day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Riviera Ballroom, Lake Geneva;.lgwinterbridalexpo.com.

SING-ALONG FILM: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Experience this family-friendly movie in a whole new way with lyrics on the screen, so everyone can sing along. 3 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater;...

CINDERELLA

The Florentine Opera presents this amazing children’s opera based on the classic fairy tale. 3 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater; 262-472-2222 or uww.edu/youngauditorium.

THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET

Enjoy two separate one-act ballet performances as the elegant dancers of this world-renowned ballet company perform their versions of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Carmen.”...

U.S. SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING

Voting for your favorite sculpture ends at 1 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. at the Riviera, Lake Geneva; 262-248-4416 or visitlakegeneva.com.

WINTER CARNIVAL AT GRAND GENEVA

Carnival and fun and games in the snow plus torch light parade and fireworks, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva; 262-248-8811 or grandgeneva.com.

LGSO ANNUAL GALA

Annual event celebrates the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva. For details and ticket reservations, call 262-359-9072 or visit...

AXIOM BRASS

Award-winning brass quintet is recognized for their repertoire that ranges from jazz and Latin music to string quartet interpretations and original compositions. 7:30 p.m.,...