News & Events

Cedarburg Community Tree Lighting

November 28th, 5:30-7:30pm

Reed Graf Ink will have a table in the Community Gym for Children's Activities! Come color with us and you will have a chance to win Free Tickets to the Christmas in the 'Burg Family Mouse Walk and the new book of the same name "Christmas in the 'Burg" by Reed Graf.

Christmas in the ‘Burg Family Mouse Walk

Festive Friday, December 8th, 4:00-7:30pm Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI

Christmas in the ‘Burg

Christmas in the ‘Burg is a real thing. Cedarburg, Wisconsin is the setting of our book “Christmas in the ‘Burg”. Located just north of Milwaukee and 110 miles north of Chicago, Cedarburg hosts the most charming small town Christmas anywhere. If you and your family would like to trace Grandpa and the Meeces tour through Five Festive Fridays, you certainly can. The festivities begin Thanksgiving weekend and continue through December 25^th down Washington Avenue. It makes for a heart warming and wonderful family activity over the holidays! And if your lucky, you might find Hattie Lou and her mouse friends hiding in one of the Cedarburg businesses!

Christmas in the 'Burg is a family holiday mouse walk through Festive Cedarburg on Friday, December 9 from 4:00-7:00pm. Your adventure begins at the Union House deck for hot chocolate and cookies around the fire. Mrs. Claus will be reading the new book, Christmas in the 'Burg by Reed Graf. In this story, a Grandpa and his family of mice walk through Cedarburg during the holidays visiting the stops on a Festive Friday. You and your family will follow the same path as the story, reliving the adventures of the mice in the book. The event is $40.00 for a family of 4. (2 adults, 2 children). Children under age 18 are $5.00 each and children under the age of 2 are FREE. Each child will receive mouse ears and face painting, and a cheese box to gather treats handed out at each stop along the way. Each family will receive the book, "Christmas in the 'Burg" by Reed Graf to read at home (1 book per family). Come and join the family holiday fun in charming Cedarburg, WI! Attendance is limited, so register soon. All tickets will be sold in advance.

Tickets are available at Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-christmas-in-the-burg-family-mouse-walk-tickets-713859331477

Tickets will be sold in advance. Limited reservations, so please register today!

The Cedarburg Cultural Center offers a variety of concerts, art exhibits, and special events to please the most discerning of tastes.

Enjoy delicious food at our fabulous local restaurants. See our Cedarburg restaurant guide to check out our favorites.

If folk music is more to your taste, check out the Wisconsin Singer-Songwriter Series held in the octagonal barn that doubles as the Unitarian Church North on N. Port Washington Road in Mequon.

In addition to Festive Fridays, visit Cedar Creek Winery and Cedar Creek Settlement for their Holiday Showcase the first weekend in December.

Outside Advent Lutheran Church, across from City Hall, is the location of a live nativity that takes place on Friday evenings. And you can join the carolers beside the bridge.

Pop into the Union House for a warming drink and a charcuterie board while enjoying the holiday festivities.

Don’t forget to get the most sumptuous carmel apples ever at Amy’s.

If you still have some young people on your list, visit Cedarburg Toy Company for locally crafted and American made toys!

Visit one of great vintage and new clothing and gift stores for all your shopping needs.

Skating is available on the pond in the City Park.

Take a fur covered ride in a horse and carriage to see all of the beautiful lights in Cedarburg.

I hope you love Cedarburg as much as we do! Merry Christmas!
~ The Graf Family