Wisconsin Dells event
Fourth of July in Wisconsin Dells
Every July 4. 2027 dates not posted yet.
A free downtown celebration with kids' activities and live music, capped by the community fireworks launched behind the municipal building. Several resorts also run their own shows the same night.
Tip: Resort shows include Kalahari Kaboom, Mt. Olympus, Chula Vista and Wilderness; most are geared to resort guests.
- When
- Every July 4. 2027 dates not posted yet.
- Times
- Family activities from 6 pm, live music 7 pm, fireworks at dusk (2026)
- Where
- Elm Street Plaza and the municipal building, 300 La Crosse St, downtown Wisconsin Dells
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Families · Outdoors
This happens every year, but the 2027 dates aren't posted yet. I'll update this page as soon as they are. Last checked October 24, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
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Hyde Park Station, N115 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells
Short rides on the narrow-gauge Riverside & Great Northern line paired with Polar Express story time with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate.
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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
Late November through early January. 2026 dates not posted yet.
Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells
The indoor waterpark resort's holiday season with nightly indoor snowfall singalongs, a holiday dance party, scavenger hunts, crafts and Santa visits on select days.
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Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show
Nov 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Dells Dinner Adventures, Wisconsin Dells
A holiday dinner theater production with a big meal, orchestral music, dancers, comedy and variety acts, a Santa visit and a live nativity with animals. It bills itself as the largest Christmas show in Wisconsin.