JANESVILLE – Janesville’s about to get Jolly.
The city's annual Jolly Jingle is this weekend, Dec. 5-7, in the downtown area and beyond, including at Rotary Botanical Gardens where the Holiday Light Show is underway and at the Woodman's Sports & Convention Center.
'There are dozens of events for all ages Friday through Sunday, mostly free or low cost, including on Friday night a tree lighting at Courthouse Park and fireworks over the Rock River. The Jolly Jingle Holiday Lighted Parade is Saturday night through the downtown area.
Below are the weekend's highlights. More information is at .
Friday
Woodman's Center Holiday Fest: 3-9 p.m. Woodman's Sports & Convention Center, 2510 Milton Ave. $5 per person, $10 per household. Ornament and tree decorating stations, food and beverages, cookie decorating, crafts, letters to Santa, pickleball and basketball, NERF Battle Zone.
Holiday Tree Show: 3-7 p.m. Lincoln Tallman House, 440 N. Jackson St. $15 in advance online for adults and teens, $18 at the door. $5 for children, free for kids age 2 and younger. More information and tickets are at .
Holiday Makers Market: 4-7 p.m., Olde Towne Mall, 20 S. Main St.
Outdoor Holiday Market: 4-8 p.m. Genisa, 11 N. Main St.
Holiday Light Show: 4:30-8:30 p.m., Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr. $15 for adults and teens, $5 for kids and free for age 2 and under. Tickets are at .
Jingle Bell Hunt and Jingle Tree Lighting: Lower Courthouse Park, Jingle Bell Hunt 5:30-630 p.m., Jingle Tree lighting 6 p.m., Avondale hot cocoa & treat bar 5-6:30 p.m. All free.
Jingle on the Square: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Janesville Town Square and Blackhawk Community Credit Union Festival Street. Free: DJ, photo opps, kissing booth, Rock County Children’s Museum activities, firepits. S’mores kits for $5, cocoa for $2 to benefit Echo.
Jingle Boom: 6:45 p.m. Fireworks over the River River.
‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’: 7 p.m., Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. $25 for adults and $23 for students. Tickets at .
Christmas Classics Show: 7-9 p.m. with Ludy and His Lady, The Venue, 37 S. Water St. Free seating in the upper gallery, VIP tables available at .
Holly Jolly Trolley: 4-9 p.m. with stops in the downtown area and Rotary Botanical Gardens.
Saturday
Stories with Santa and Mrs. Claus: Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St. Holiday stories and songs at 9:30 and 11:30. a.m., photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10-11 a.m. Free.
Spice on Ice Skate Show: 10-11:30 a.m., Janesville Figure Skating Club show, Woodman's Sports & Convention Center, 2510 Milton Ave. $5 per person or $10 per family. Children and seniors free with a non-perishable food donation.
Holly Jolly Trolley: 1-4 p.m. with stops in the downtown area and Rotary Botanical Gardens.
‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’: 2 p.m., Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. $25 for adults, $23 for students. Tickets at .
Woodman's Center Holiday Fest: 12-7:30 p.m. Woodman's Sports & Convention Center, 2510 Milton Ave. $5 per person, $10 per household. Ornament and tree decorating stations, food and beverages, cookie decorating, crafts, letters to Santa, pickleball and basketball. Holiday public skate and pie eating contest, 7:40 to 10 p.m., additional entry fee.
Holiday Light Show: 4:30-8:30 p.m., Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr. $15 for adults and teens, $5 for kids, free for age 2 and under. Tickets at .
Winter Warm-Up: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 419 E. Court St.. Homemade soup, crafts and games. Free.
Snowball Showdown: Noon to 3 p.m., Janesville YMCA, 221 E. Court St. Indoor snowball fights and popcorn. Free
Jolly Jingle Hot Spot: 2-6 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 200 W. Court St. Free kids games, $1 hot chocolate.
Silent Santa SPACE: 2-4 p.m. SPACE Autastic, Inc., 21 S. Jackson St., Suite 150. Sensory friendly time with Santa. Registration required at . Free.
Holiday Tree Show: 12-4 p.m. Lincoln Tallman House, 440 N. Jackson St. $15 in advance online for adults and teens, $18 at the door. $5 for children, free for kids age 2 and younger. More information and tickets at .
Frost & Sprinkle Fun: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Janesville Senior Center, 69 S. Decorate a holiday cookie on-site or take it home to decorate. Free
Cocoa & Community: 4-6 p.m., RA Homes and Edge Interiors, 1 E. Milwaukee St. Free hot cocoa bar.
Sensory-friendly parade party and parade viewing: 5:15-7 p.m., Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St. Registration required at .
Holiday Lighted Parade: 6 p.m. West Milwaukee Street to Jackson Street to South Main Street.
Christmas with the Chordhawks: 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 409 E. Court St. Free-will donation.
Sunday
Woodman's Center Holiday Fest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woodman's Sports & Convention Center, 2510 Milton Ave. $5 per person, $10 per household. Ornament and tree decorating stations, food and beverages, cookie decorating, crafts, letters to Santa, NERF Battle Zone, pickleball and basketball.
‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’: 2 p.m., the Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. $25 for adults, $23 for students. Tickets at .
Holly Jolly Trolley: from 1-4 p.m. with stops in the downtown area and Rotary Botanical Gardens.
Holiday Light Show: 4:30-8:30 p.m., Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr. $15 for adults and teens, $5 for kids, free for age 2 and under. Tickets at .
Holiday Tree Show: 12-4 p.m. Lincoln Tallman House, 440 N. Jackson St. $15 in advance online for adults and teens, $18 at the door. $5 for children, free for kids age 2 and younger. More information and tickets are at .
Holiday Paint & Sip: 2-4 p.m., Raven's Wish, 101 W. Milwaukee St. $65 Reservations required at .
Whimisical Paper Flower & Winter Wreath Workshop: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Scarlett's Charm, 218 W. Milwaukee St. $55. Wine included. For tickets call 608-931-7232 or email scarlettscharm608@gmail.com.
