Christmas celebrations have taken place in Alma, Wisconsin for over 160 years along the shores of the frozen Mississippi River and below the bluffs towering over Alma. These celebrations were a long-standing tradition among Alma's early Swiss and German settlers in the mid-19th century and they were continued when they settled in Wisconsin. Our 1840s village will be trimmed for the holidays with the promise of warmth and good cheer. You'll find that the businesses and community of Alma truly know how to celebrate Christmas. Join in the festivities and enjoy Christmas away from the big box stores in the small unique Mississippi river town of Alma, Wisconsin.

WEEKENDS In November & December

Avoid the "big box" stores and enjoy shopping along Alma's historic Main Street. Many shops will host weekend shopping events, specials and several open houses throughout November & December.

Saturday, November 28, 2020
Shop Small
All Day

Enjoy shopping the local small businesses in Alma, Wisconsin. We have a theme of "Keeping It Local" because we know the money you spend in Alma stays in Alma.

Saturday, December 5, 2020
10:30am - 1:00pm
St John's Lutheran Church

CANCELED

Each year volunteers from St John's Lutheran Church in Alma sponsor a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon. Don't miss this one. Lots of locally made items and treats!

Saturday, December 5, 2020
9:00am - 10:30pm
St Lawrence Catholic Church

CANCELED

Members from the St Lawrence Catholic Church will host their annual Christmas Cookie Walk!

Saturday, December 5, 2020
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tickets: $7.00/Person

CANCELED

The Christmas House Walk features Historic Buildings and Local Homes open for self-guided tours. Tickets can be purchased at any of the featured event locations. This event is sponsors by the Alma Chamber of Commerce. Locations yet to be announced. Tickets: $7.00/Person.

Sunday, December 6, 2020
5:00pm
Main Street, Alma WI

A cherished Christmas event in Alma, Wisconsin, is the annual lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. This is part of the Lights of Our Lives event. White lights memorialize a deceased loved one. Green lights honor a relative or friend or express a holiday greeting. Blue lights memorialize a deceased child. And red lights honor or memorialize a military person in your life. Donations benefit Enhance Alma, a group of civic-minded volunteers that do many things to promote and beautify Alma, Wisconsin. The tree lighting in the Orange Street Garden is followed by caroling, warm drinks and sweet treats at Wings Over Alma.

The Alma Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located in the Wings Over Alma Building on Main Street. Let us know if you have any questions or comments. We are happy to provide more details. Please email us 24/7 or call us to learn more.