Get in the holiday spirit with us at Dragons Den Bar & Grill for our 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Competition on Saturday, December 20th!
Date: Saturday, December 20th
Time: Contest starts at 1:00 PM sharp
Location: Dragons Den Bar & Grill
Cost: $20 per group (no limit on group size)
You will have two hours to build your gingerbread house. Winners will be announced at 8:00 PM.
Dragons Den will provide:
• One boxed gingerbread house per group
You’re welcome to bring your own tools, candy, decorations, and extra goodies to make your masterpiece stand out.
While you build, enjoy:
• Half-off appetizers
• Holiday drink specials
Prizes:
• Three winners
• Facebook voting will determine the first-place winner
• Cash prize for the top winner
Grab your crew, get creative, and come build with us at the Den!
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New London Area Chamber of Commerce
K & Company
Plach Automotive, Inc.
New London Parks & Recreation
Burrrr it’s cold outside! After seeing Santa at Longevity Nutrition Club (during Winter Wonderland on the Wolf) on December 5th, you might find yourself pretty chilly. So, take a stroll or a hayride over the river to Familiar Grounds Coffee House to warm up dancing the Reindeer Boogie. There will be hot chocolate and light snacks as well as Yo DJ playing the tunes to get you moving, not just to warming up your feet.
New London Public Library
Dragon's Den Bar & Grill
Nostalgic Christmas Paint & Sip – Santa’s Painting Workshop!
Step back into the magic of Christmas past at Dragon’s Den in New London on December 4th from 6–8 PM!
Step back into the magic of Christmas past at Dragon’s Den in New London on December 4th from 6–8 PM!
We’ll be painting a nostalgic, vintage-inspired Santa design — the perfect piece to bring warmth and classic Christmas charm to your home this holiday season.
Your ticket includes:
- All painting supplies
- One drink ticket to enjoy during the event
- All painting supplies
- One drink ticket to enjoy during the event
- Painting begins exactly at 6 PM, so please arrive early to grab your drink and get cozy before we start creating!
- Location: Dragon’s Den, New London
- Date: Wednesday, December 4th
- Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
- Date: Wednesday, December 4th
- Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
- Seats are limited — gather your friends, sip something festive, and enjoy a cozy night of creativity and Christmas nostalgia!
Len Ebert & Sons
Come visit us at our Annual Open House on December 6th! In store deals for the upcoming snow season.
Creative Elements Studio
Familiar Grounds
Come visit Santa at Familiar Grounds 10am - 2pm!
The Salvation Army Waupaca County
New London Public Museum
New London Heritage Historical Society
Tour historic buildings decorated for the holidays, enjoy festive cookies & hot chocolate, and join the fun in our Santa scavenger hunt. Fun for all ages! Come celebrate a cozy, old-fashioned Christmas!
Events Everlasting
Looking for something with a personal touch for your Christmas decorating? Let's DIY a macrame tree garland on December 7th!
Cost for the class is $25 and includes all the supplies and teacher to help guide you through the project.
We will have our hot cocoa & cider bar available to enjoy on a cozy Sunday afternoon.
Registration and pre-payment is required. Please call or message us at 920.250.5252 to reserve your seat!
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Kick off your holiday season with an uplifting concert experience supporting Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. On Sunday, December 7th, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will come alive with performances from the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass & Percussion, Appleton Boychoir, Badger State Girl Choir, MacDowell Male Chorus, and Oshkosh Chamber Singers.
This is your chance to enjoy a joyful afternoon of holiday classics while helping nourish families across Eastern Wisconsin. Tickets start at just $25, secure yours before they’re gone!
Visit our website to grab your seats today.
Events Everlasting
Join us December 10th for a delightful evening crafting your own festive room sprays and luxurious body scrubs. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, these handmade creations will bring the cozy scents of the season to life.
What to Expect:
• Step-by-step guidance to create personalized room sprays and body scrubs.
• A variety of essential oils, fragrances, and natural ingredients to choose from.
• Beautiful packaging options to make your creations holiday-ready.
• Recipes and Content on which essential oils are best to use during this season!
• Step-by-step guidance to create personalized room sprays and body scrubs.
• A variety of essential oils, fragrances, and natural ingredients to choose from.
• Beautiful packaging options to make your creations holiday-ready.
• Recipes and Content on which essential oils are best to use during this season!
Bonus: Everyone takes home two custom creations and a recipe booklet for more holiday DIY fun!
Cost is $15 for a room spray, body scrub, and materials.
Click on Tickets to register as Seats are limited! Make sure you secure your spot! The last event sold out!
First 10 people registered will receive an additional holiday gift!
Cost is $15 for a room spray, body scrub, and materials.
Click on Tickets to register as Seats are limited! Make sure you secure your spot! The last event sold out!
First 10 people registered will receive an additional holiday gift!
New London Public Library
Wolf River Theatrical Troupe, Inc.
Longevity Nutrition
Merry Mini Christmas – Adult & Child Holiday Workshop!
Let’s kick off the season with creativity, connection, and pure Christmas magic!
Join the mother–daughter duo Tracey & Paytyn for a festive crafting workshop where adults and kiddos create side-by-side and soak in the holiday spirit together.
Join the mother–daughter duo Tracey & Paytyn for a festive crafting workshop where adults and kiddos create side-by-side and soak in the holiday spirit together.
- Date: December 12
- Time: 5:45pm–7:00pm
- Location: Longevity Nutrition, New London, WI
- Time: 5:45pm–7:00pm
- Location: Longevity Nutrition, New London, WI
What We’re Creating:
Adults: A beautiful Joy to the World decorative craft
Kids: Hand-made Christmas ornaments with personal guidance from Paytyn
PLUS: Yummy treats & cozy Christmas vibes included!
Adults: A beautiful Joy to the World decorative craft
Kids: Hand-made Christmas ornaments with personal guidance from Paytyn
PLUS: Yummy treats & cozy Christmas vibes included!
Who’s this for?
Perfect for parents, grandparents, or anyone wanting to make a meaningful adult gift.
Craft for yourself, bring a kiddo, or simply enjoy time with amazing families in a warm, holiday-filled atmosphere.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, or anyone wanting to make a meaningful adult gift.
Craft for yourself, bring a kiddo, or simply enjoy time with amazing families in a warm, holiday-filled atmosphere.
Pricing:
• Adults: $12
• Kids: $5
• Adults: $12
• Kids: $5
Whether you’re super crafty or brand new, you’ll leave with keepsakes, memories, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer.
Come be part of the magic — we can’t wait to craft with you!
Come be part of the magic — we can’t wait to craft with you!
Please RSVP by filling out the link below or stopping in and signing up at the nutrition club to assure that we have enough supplies for adults and children.
Events Everlasting
Need to find something to do with the family? We have you covered! Stop in during our open hours: 10am-3pm to make a Christmas ornament on December 13th. We will have a few different variety of bead ornament options to choose from. Make as many as you would like and only pay for what you make.
Cost is $3/ornament.
Great project for kids and adults! Hot cocoa & cider available.
No registration required, just stop in.
Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church
All young children and their families are invited to come together for our Christmas JAM on December 13 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.! Together, we will bask in the joy of Jesus' birth. We will craft, sing, read, and play. Most importantly, we will focus our eyes on Jesus and His birth! Older siblings are invited as well. Tell your friends and family, bring them along! Join us for a wonderful morning, keeping Jesus as the reason for the season!
Mosquito Hill Nature Center
Walker Family Veterinary Hospital
Join us at Walker Family Veterinary Hospital for our 3rd Annual Santa Event, a fun-filled day of holiday cheer for the whole family — including your furry friends!
Enjoy a variety of festive activities, from photos with Santa to hot chocolate and ice cream sundaes for guests of all ages. You’ll also find special treats for pets, kids crafts, and activities. You won't want to miss our holiday sale featuring Christmas items perfect for filling your pet’s stocking.
KL Photography will be capturing precious memories of kids or pets with Santa, and digital photos will be delivered via email after the event. In the spirit of giving, please bring a non-perishable food item as your donation for your photo with Santa.
We’re also excited to welcome Our Pack Animal Rescue, who will be here showcasing some of their adoptable dogs. They recommend submitting an application before the event, as this will be one of their final adoption stops before Santa’s big arrival!
Come enjoy a cozy, festive day filled with laughter, treats, adorable pets, and holiday joy — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Aster Assisted Living of Clintonville
The Maker's Market Craft Fair will be held at Aster Assisted Living in Clintonville on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 10AM to 2PM. Vendors are needed and encouraged to apply (the application is attached). The only vendor requirement is to donate 1 item to raffle off throughout the event. The craft fair is free to the public. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided to attendees.
Thern Farm
Christmas on the farm at Thern Farm.
$10/car includes the following:
*Visit with Santa
*Meet real live reindeer
*Enjoy a wagon ride
*Get your face painted
*Play festive games and make holiday crafts
*Treat yourself to delicious snacks
*Meet real live reindeer
*Enjoy a wagon ride
*Get your face painted
*Play festive games and make holiday crafts
*Treat yourself to delicious snacks
Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church
You are invited to join us for a beautiful, free concert featuring the talented Handbell Choirs of Emanuel Lutheran Church on December 13th!
Come enjoy the musicianship of both our youth and adult groups:
•Bells Alive
•Adult Handbells
•Bells Alive
•Adult Handbells
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful music and support the church's music ministry. A freewill offering will be collected during the event. Your generous support helps fund the music ministry at Emanuel.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: For any questions, please email office@emanuelnl.org.
New London United Methodist Church
Cruz Inn Inc.
Longevity Nutrition
Guess who’s coming to Longevity Nutrition?!
The Grinch is sneaking out of Whoville and making a stop at the club for a Christmas meet-and-greet filled with laughs, hugs (maybe), and silly Grinch antics.
The Grinch is sneaking out of Whoville and making a stop at the club for a Christmas meet-and-greet filled with laughs, hugs (maybe), and silly Grinch antics.
- Date: Sunday, December 14th
- Time: 10:30 AM –Noon
- Location: Longevity Nutrition (New London)
- Time: 10:30 AM –Noon
- Location: Longevity Nutrition (New London)
What to Expect:
• A playful meet-and-greet perfect for all ages
• Photo opportunities with the Grinch
• Fun holiday energy inside the club
• Seasonal Grinch themed drinks & kid-friendly treats
• A playful meet-and-greet perfect for all ages
• Photo opportunities with the Grinch
• Fun holiday energy inside the club
• Seasonal Grinch themed drinks & kid-friendly treats
BONUS: The first 25 kids will receive a special gift straight from the Grinch himself!
Families, bring your phones for photos, giggles, and a little holiday mischief.
Families, bring your phones for photos, giggles, and a little holiday mischief.
Bring the whole family and kick off the holidays with memories, mischief, and magic!
New London Public Library
Events Everlasting
Let's craft some decorations for the season! Or make a gift for a loved one! This project has open ended possibilities! We supply papers, stickers, artificial floral, and much more to create a wintery shadow box. Feel free to bring pictures or other items to customize your masterpiece!
December 16th at 5:30pm.
Cost for the event is $30 and includes the supplies (unless you have something specific you want to bring).
We will have our cocoa & cider bar available to enjoy!
Registration and payment is required to reserve your seat. Please call or message us at 920.250.5252 to save your spot.
Pup's Irish Pub
It’s Ladies’ Night, and Mrs. Claus is taking over!
-Happy hour prices for ladies
-Boozy hot cocoa
-Mrs. Claus costume contest
-Festive fun!
AMVETS Auxiliary
Mindful Movements Yoga
Dragon's Den Bar & Grill
“Naughty or Nice, Get Inked Twice!”
The Hive Aesthetics with Tiny Tattoos is coming to New London!
Save the Date
Location: Dragons Den Bar & Grill
Date: Friday, December 19th
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This event is first come, first served.
Events Everlasting
Want to learn how to make our always popular Christmas tree arrangement? No problem-LETS DO IT! This would make a great centerpiece for your home or to share with someone hosting this year!
December 21st at 1pm.
Cost for the class is $55 and includes all supplies required for the arrangement.
Our cocoa & cider bar will be open for your enjoyment!
Registration and payment is required to reserve your spot-call or text us at 920.250.5252 to confirm.
Bees & Blossoms Farm
Hey farm family, grab those holiday goodies December 23rd from 1pm-5pm.
Here is our holiday bakery list (mostly).
There MIGHT be a couple things I add yet. It really depends on if I get time to sort out the costs etc. I have been making cookie dough for the last 2 days. I will be making cookie dough for the next 3-4 days yet. I am making the dough, portioning it and freezing it. This way I can bake what I need when. That being said I think I may have decided on a few too many varieties.
There will be photos coming of these cookies/breads as I get them made. Tomorrow we will have 3 varieties out in the self-serve right away in the morning. Fresh bread will be out around noon.
Going forward fresh bakery will be put out on Tuesdays & Fridays. Obviously if it doesn't all sell on those days it will stay out until sold or hubby eats it.
We will have the event on the 23rd but you CAN pre-order anytime during the month. Please give me at least 48 hours notice.
Self-Serve is open daily from 8-5. The produce sign will NOT be going out anymore. We are almost out of produce & it is getting beat up.
Have a wonderful night.
609 N Shawano St New London WI. Big blue house across the street from the sheds in the garage.
Events Everlasting
Looking for something fun to do during the holiday break? Join us for a 3 day long walk-in event where you are able to hang out with us to work on craft and art kits. Our craft kits, coloring books, and paint kits are available for 30% off. Stay and work on something cozy and fun. Our cocoa & cider bar will be available to enjoy!
This is great for students to get out and do something fun with their friends during the break!
Open 9-5pm each day.
No registration or upfront cost required.
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