During the month of December, Mount Horeb's trolls are getting into the holiday spirit and spreading cheer throughout the village.
This Guide to the Trollidays will tell you all you need to know about how to enjoy Trollidays! You can pick up a paper copy from the Mount Horeb Welcome Center in Downtown Mount Horeb or you can download a digital copy.
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Mount Horeb's trolls are painting the town! Follow our interactive map and discover all of the playful Trollidays scenes bringing cheer to the Village! Which one is your favorite?
Plus, check out the scavenger hunt on the Guide to the Trollidays!
Santa Troll is getting his Trolliday shopping done at Mount Horeb's unique downtown shops!
If you spot Santa Troll while you're finding gifts for your friends and family, you can use your phone to enter the
Santa Troll Shop Hop Sweepstakes!
Each week, one lucky shopper will win a $100 Shop Mount Horeb eGift Card,
redeemable at 50 participating area businesses.
No purchase necessary to enter.
The winner will be announced on social media and will be sent their gift card via email.
Santa Troll is getting his Trolliday shopping done at
Mount Horeb's unique downtown shops!
If you spot Santa Troll while you're finding gifts for your friends and family, you can use your phone to enter the
Santa Troll Shop Hop Sweepstakes!
Each week, one lucky shopper will win a
$100 Shop Mount Horeb eGift Card,
redeemable at over 50 participating area businesses.
No purchase necessary to enter.
The winner will be announced on social media and will be sent their gift card via email.
The Trolls are putting together a guide to their favorite Trolliday gifts and they want to share it with you!
You'll be able to get some trollific gift inspiration for holiday gifts and can't-miss seasonal treats available for a limited time at local businesses!
There is so much to do in Mount Horeb during Trollidays!
This calendar is being added to all the time, so check back often!
(Last updated December 4, 2024)
From Santa visits to tree lightings, holiday markets, and more, there is so much to do in Mount Horeb during Trollidays!
This calendar is being added to all the time, so check back often!
(Last updated November 27)
Light in the Cave
9am - 5pm | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds
Lights will be decorating parts of the cave for the holidays! Enjoy lights all month long, especially in the High Tunnel, which has a high ceiling that will having twinkly lights displayed for the perfect holiday photo!
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Light in the Cave
9am - 5pm
Cave of the Mounds
2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds
Lights will be decorating parts of the cave for the holidays! Enjoy lights all month long, especially in the High Tunnel, which has a high ceiling that will having twinkly lights displayed for the perfect holiday photo!
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12th Annual Schoolhouse Holiday Market
4pm - 8pm
District #1 Old School House
110 N 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Shop handmade goods from local makers in a charming historic setting. Food will be available for purchase, and you can enter to win one of three Shop Mount Horeb eGift Cards!
Facebook Event
12th Annual Schoolhouse Holiday Market
4:00pm - 8pm | District #1 Old School House, 110 N 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Shop handmade goods from local makers in a charming historic setting. Food will be available for purchase, and you can enter to win one of three Shop Mount Horeb eGift Cards!
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Festive Friday Eve
Extended Holiday Hours at Mount Horeb Retailers
Open until 8pm | Downtown Mount Horeb
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting our local small businesses! Mount Horeb's retailers are staying open late just for you, so stop in and cross some gifts off your list!
Learn More Facebook Event See Guide to Trollidays for List of Participating Shops
Festive Friday Eve
Extended Holiday Hours at
Mount Horeb Retailers
Open until 8pm
Downtown Mount Horeb
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting our local small businesses! Mount Horeb's retailers are staying open late just for you, so stop in and cross some gifts off your list!
Facebook Event
Mount Horeb Trollidays Kick-Off!
Caroling in the Cave
7pm | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds
Experience the enchanting Caroling in the Cave Concerts, where Southwest Wisconsin's talented music groups perform in a beautifully illuminated cave setting, with holiday shopping, festive lights, and proceeds benefiting local charities.
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Caroling in the Cave
7pm | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds
Experience the enchanting Caroling in the Cave Concerts, where Southwest Wisconsin's talented music groups perform in a beautifully illuminated cave setting, with holiday shopping, festive lights, and proceeds benefiting local charities.
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Trollidays Open House &
Kids' Snow Globe Station
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Driftless Historium
100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Join the Driftless Historium for a free Open House celebrating the "All I Want for Christmas" special exhibit, coinciding with the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce’s Trollidays! Enjoy holiday treats, a children’s snow globe craft (while supplies last), and support Neighbors Helping Neighbors by donating toiletries or winter hats, gloves, and mittens for local families in need.
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Trollidays Open House & Kids' Snow Globe Station
5:00pm - 8:00pm | Driftless Historium, 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Join the Driftless Historium for a free Open House celebrating the "All I Want for Christmas" special exhibit, coinciding with the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce’s Trollidays! Enjoy holiday treats, a children’s snow globe craft (while supplies last), and support Neighbors Helping Neighbors by donating toiletries or winter hats, gloves, and mittens for local families in need.
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Lekko Beauty & Farmhouse Spa Holiday Open House
11am - 7pm
Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa
508 Springdale St, Mount Horeb
Join Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa and Wellness for a holiday open house. Enjoy special deals on select products!
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Lekko Beauty & Farmhouse Spa Holiday Open House
11am - 7pm | Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa, 508 Springdale St, Mount Horeb
Join Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa and Wellness for a holiday open house. Enjoy special deals on select products!
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Holiday Sing-Along at
the Grumpy Troll
6pm - 8pm
The Grumpy Troll
105 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Kick off the holiday season in the Grumpy Troll's winter wonderland Taproom as they host a holiday sing-along with Three Story Train!
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Holiday Sing-Along at the Grumpy Troll
6pm - 8pm | The Grumpy Troll, 105 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb
Kick off the holiday season in the Grumpy Troll's winter wonderland Taproom as they host a holiday sing-along with Three Story Train!
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Friends of the Library Cookie Walk
Starting at 9:00am until gone | Mount Horeb Public Library, 105 Perimeter Rd, Mount Horeb
Stroll through the library and select your favorite holiday cookies! Finish your holiday baking wihout event turning on the oven.
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Friends of the Library Cookie Walk
Starting at 9am
Mount Horeb Public Library
105 Perimeter Rd, Mount Horeb
Stroll through the library and select your favorite holiday cookies! Finish your holiday baking wihout event turning on the oven.
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Santa Day at the Mount Horeb Library
10am Santa Storytime, 10:30am Santa Visit & Craft Stations | Mount Horeb Public Library
Enjoy Santa Storytime, craft stations, photo oppotunities with Santa, and a mailbox to send your letters to the North Pole!
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Santa Day at the Mt Horeb Library
10am Santa Storytime
10:30am Santa Visit & Craft Stations Mount Horeb Public Library
105 Perimeter Rd, Mount Horeb
Enjoy Santa Storytime, craft stations, photo oppotunities with Santa, and a mailbox to send your letters to the North Pole!
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Tomato Cage Evergreen Gnome Workshop
9am, 11:30am, 2pm | Jada's Garden & Greenhouse, 10849 Village Circle, Blue Mounds
Add whimsy and cheer to your holiday decor with a festive yard gnome! Construct an evergreen gnome using a tomato cage and greenery then finish it off with a Santa hat, mittens, and a nose.
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Tomato Cage Evergreen Gnome Workshop
9am, 11:30am, 2pm
Jada's Garden & Greenhouse
10849 Village Circle, Blue Mounds
Add whimsy and cheer to your holiday decor with a festive yard gnome! Construct an evergreen gnome using a tomato cage and greenery then finish it off with a Santa hat, mittens, and a nose.
Learn More & Sign Up
Fire Truck Parade & Tree Lighting
Starts at 5pm | Springdale Street through Downtown to Grandma Foster Park
The Fire Truck Parade will start on the east end of town on Springdale St and drive on Main Street to Grandma Foster Park for the Tree Lighting!
Fire Truck Parade & Tree Lighting
Starts at 5pm
Springdale Street through Downtown to Grandma Foster Park
The Fire Truck Parade will start on the east end of town on Springdale St and drive on Main Street to Grandma Foster Park for the Tree Lighting!
Caroling in the Cave
5:30pm & 7pm | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds
Experience the enchanting Caroling in the Cave Concerts, where Southwest Wisconsin's talented music groups perform in a beautifully illuminated cave setting, with holiday shopping, festive lights, and proceeds benefiting local charities.
Learn More
Caroling in the Cave
5:30pm & 7pm | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds
Experience the enchanting Caroling in the Cave Concerts, where Southwest Wisconsin's talented music groups perform in a beautifully illuminated cave setting, with holiday shopping, festive lights, and proceeds benefiting local charities.
Learn More
Santa Day at Shake Rag Alley
10am Santa Storytime, 10:30am Santa Visit & Craft Stations | Mount Horeb Public Library
Photos with Santa are a holiday tradition at Shake Rag Alley. Visit their historic campus for photos, holiday craft-making, and sweet treats. Fun for the entire family!
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Santa Day at Shake Rag Alley
10am Photos Begin | Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point
Photos with Santa are a holiday tradition at Shake Rag Alley. Visit their historic campus for photos, holiday craft-making, and sweet treats. Fun for the entire family!
Register Online
Lekko Beauty & Farmhouse Spa Holiday Open House
11am - 7pm | Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa, 508 Springdale St, Mount Horeb
Join Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa and Wellnessh for a holiday open house. Enjoy special deals on select products.
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Lekko Beauty & Farmhouse Spa Holiday Open House
11am - 7pm | Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa, 508 Springdale St, Mount Horeb
Join Lekko Beauty and Farmhouse Spa and Wellnessh for a holiday open house. Enjoy special deals on select products.
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Pictures with Santa at Do It Best
10am - 2pm | Do It Best, 501 W Main St, Mount Horeb
Get ready for a jolly good time at Mt Horeb Do It Best! Santa Claus himself will be making a special appearance, and the Do It Best elves will be spreading holiday cheer. There will be no photographer on site for this event, please bring your own camera. Pets welcome.
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Pictures with Santa at Do It Best
10am - 2pm | Do It Best, 501 W Main St, Mount Horeb
Get ready for a jolly good time at Mt Horeb Do It Best! Santa Claus himself will be making a special appearance, and the Do It Best elves will be spreading holiday cheer. There will be no photographer on site for this event, please bring your own camera. Pets welcome.
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Sankta Lucia Social
3pm - 9pm | Folklore Village, 3210 County Highway BB, Dodgeville
Celebrate the beauty of light in winter at the Sankta Lucia Social! The day features afternoon workshops for children to create seasonal crafts and learn to shape lussekatter, with those joining the candlelit Lucia procession required to attend to learn the songs. Evening festivities include a community potluck, the Lucia procession, family-friendly dancing, and enjoying the lussekatter made earlier, thanks in part to a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation.
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Sankta Lucia Social
3pm - 9pm | Folklore Village, 3210 County Highway BB, Dodgeville
Celebrate the beauty of light in winter at the Sankta Lucia Social! The day features afternoon workshops for children to create seasonal crafts and learn to shape lussekatter, with those joining the candlelit Lucia procession required to attend to learn the songs. Evening festivities include a community potluck, the Lucia procession, family-friendly dancing, and enjoying the lussekatter made earlier, thanks in part to a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation.
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Men's Night in Mount Horeb
Open until 8:00pm | Downtown Mount Horeb
This one is for the guys - are you still looking for the perfect gift? This is your chance! Mount Horeb retailers are open late and they are waiting to help you find that special something for that special someone! Grab a drink from a local restaurant to enjoy while you shop!
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Men's Night in Mount Horeb
Retailers open until 8:00pm
Downtown Mount Horeb
This one is for the guys - are you still looking for the perfect gift?
This your chance!
Mount Horeb retailers are open late and they are waiting to help you find that special something for that special someone!
Grab a drink from a local restaurant to enjoy while you shop!
Facebook Event
Gingerbread Party at The Sugar Troll
4:30pm - 7pm
The Sugar Troll
122 E Main St, Mount Horeb
Celebrate National Gingerbread House Day at The Sugar Troll. We’ll have gingerbread crafts, a game to win Sugar Troll prizes and gingerbread fun! Shop our fun holiday gifts while you are in!
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Gingerbread Party at The Sugar Troll
4:30pm - 7pm | The Sugar Troll, 122 E Main St, Mount Horeb
Celebrate National Gingerbread House Day at The Sugar Troll. We’ll have gingerbread crafts, a game to win Sugar Troll prizes and gingerbread fun! Shop our fun holiday gifts while you are in!
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Madison Maennerchor Choral Concert & German Tree Lighting
7pm-9pm | Folklore Village, 3210 County Rd BB, Dodgeville
Celebrate the warmth of German holiday traditions with the Madison Maennerchor’s uplifting concert at Folklore Village, followed by the enchanting lighting of a 14-foot pine tree with real candles, holiday carols, and Gemütlichkeit for all.
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Madison Maennerchor Choral Concert & German Tree Lighting
7pm-9pm | Folklore Village, 3210 County Rd BB, Dodgeville
Celebrate the warmth of German holiday traditions with the Madison Maennerchor’s uplifting concert at Folklore Village, followed by the enchanting lighting of a 14-foot pine tree with real candles, holiday carols, and Gemütlichkeit for all.
Learn More
Festive Friday Eve
Extended Holiday Hours at
Mount Horeb Retailers
Open until 8pm
Downtown Mount Horeb
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting our local small businesses! Mount Horeb's retailers are staying open late just for you, so stop in and cross some gifts off your list!
Facebook Event
Festive Friday Eve
Extended Holiday Hours at Mount Horeb Retailers
Open until 7pm | Downtown Mount Horeb
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting our local small businesses! Mount Horeb's retailers are staying open late just for you, so stop in and cross some gifts off your list!
Facebook Event See Guide to Trollidays for List of Participating Shops
German Christmas Tree Lighting
6pm-10pm | Folklore Village, 3210 County Rd BB, Dodgeville
In the German tradition, light real candles on a freshly-cut 14-foot evergreen tree. Bring a dish for the potluck at 6pm, and then stay to enjoy the beauty of the season with a harmony-filled carol sing and joyful, family-friendly dancing around the tree.
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German Christmas Tree Lighting
6pm-10pm
Folklore Village
3210 County Rd BB, Dodgeville
In the German tradition, light real candles on a freshly-cut 14-foot evergreen tree. Bring a dish for the potluck at 6pm, and then stay to enjoy the beauty of the season with a harmony-filled carol sing and joyful, family-friendly dancing around the tree.
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Christmas at Horizons
12pm - 5pm
Bethel Horizons
4651 County Road ZZ, Dodgeville
Enjoy an afternoon of holiday magic, laughter, and festive cheer! Enjoy family-friendly fun like photos with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday games, and crafts, plus treats, prizes, and a goody bag from Bethel Horizons. Learn about summer camp opportunities and meet the Bethel Horizons team, or connect with True Blue Real Estate for expert advice on buying or selling your home. Don't miss a special surprise guest arriving with Santa!
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Christmas at Horizons
12pm - 5pm | Bethel Horizons, 4651 County Road ZZ, Dodgeville
Enjoy an afternoon of holiday magic, laughter, and festive cheer! Enjoy family-friendly fun like photos with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday games, and crafts, plus treats, prizes, and a goody bag from Bethel Horizons. Learn about summer camp opportunities and meet the Bethel Horizons team, or connect with True Blue Real Estate for expert advice on buying or selling your home. Don't miss a special surprise guest arriving with Santa!
Register Here
Lefse Sale by Sons of Norway
9am - 10am | Mount Horeb Community Center, 107 N Grove St, Mount Horeb
Get your hands on delicious potato lefse, made from whole potatoes, for just $12 per 6-slice package! Sales is on a first-come, first-served basis—no advance sales. Limit 2 dozen per customer.
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Lefse Sale by Sons of Norway
9am - 10am | Mount Horeb Community Center, 107 N Grove St, Mount Horeb
Get your hands on delicious potato lefse, made from whole potatoes, for just $12 per 6-slice package! Sales is on a first-come, first-served basis—no advance sales. Limit 2 dozen per customer.
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Festive Friday Eve
Extended Holiday Hours at
Mount Horeb Retailers
Open until 8pm
Downtown Mount Horeb
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting our local small businesses! Mount Horeb's retailers are staying open late just for you, so stop in and cross some gifts off your list!
Facebook Event
Festive Friday Eve
Extended Holiday Hours at Mount Horeb Retailers
Open until 7pm | Downtown Mount Horeb
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting our local small businesses! Mount Horeb's retailers are staying open late just for you, so stop in and cross some gifts off your list!
Facebook Event See Guide to Trollidays for List of Participating Shops
Harps and Holly
11am - 2pm | Jada's Garden & Greenhouse, 10849 Village Cir, Blue Mounds
Drop in and shop the season ending sales while listening to Jada and her sister play holiday favorites on their harps! Light refreshments provided.
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Harps and Holly
11am - 2pm | Jada's Garden & Greenhouse, 10849 Village Cir, Blue Mounds
Drop in and shop the season ending sales while listening to Jada and her sister play holiday favorites on their harps! Light refreshments provided.
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