Take part in the area’s only beer and distilled spirits tasting event. Unlimited sampling from more than 35 breweries and distilleries, plus enjoy food...

Classical cross-over ensemble breathes new life into familiar favorites with their unique and innovative arrangements, 4 p.m., Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College Campus, Williams...

Gather family and friends as more than 2 million lights and a grand fireworks display kick off the holiday season, 4:30 p.m.; Grand Geneva...

Celebrate the season as Santa arrives in Delavan on a fire truck for the city’s Christmas tree lighting, 6 p.m., Tower Park, Delavan; 262-728-5095...

Ride the rails with Santa and his helpers. Departures begin at 9 a.m. with some night departures on select dates, East Troy Electric Railroad,...

Ride the rails to Santa’s workshop located at the Elegant Farmer, where children can have their picture taken with the jolly elf himself. Departures...

Decorate a fresh evergreen wreath, personalizing it with pinecones, ornaments, ribbons, berries and more, 1-3 p.m., Burlington Garden Center, Burlington. Pre-registration required at burlingtongardencenter.com/events.

Here’s your chance to support small businesses by shopping local for that special Christmas gift. Participating retailers can be found in communities throughout Walworth...

Jump-start your holiday shopping as you browse more than 25 vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, downtown Lake Geneva; 262-248-9181 or...

Breakfast, plus holiday-themed crafts as well as the chance for to visit with Santa, 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan; 262-728-7950...

Ride the rails with Santa and his helpers. Departures begin at 9 a.m. with some night departures on select dates, East Troy Electric Railroad,...

Decorate a festive holiday container for your front porch using fresh evergreen boughs, red twig dogwood, pinecones, berries and ornaments, 12-2 p.m., Burlington Garden...

Lighted horse-drawn carriage parade, beautiful lighting displays and townspeople dressed in period costume, 5-9 p.m., Sharon; 262-736-6246 or historicdowntownsharon.com.

Come celebrate the seventh anniversary of the opening of Open Arms Free Clinic, 6 p.m., Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. For more...

“It’s a Hogwarts Christmas” is the theme of this year’s parade, followed by the Christmas tree lighting by Santa in Wehmhoff Square Park and...