Every holiday season Madison, Indiana is filled with magical things to see and do. Starting with the Madison Main Street Holiday Open House, brought to you by the Madison Main Street Program, November 12th through 14th, merchants kick off the holiday season with downtown stores all decked out along with special deals, extended hours, and refreshments.
The Friday after Thanksgiving, November 26th, the Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes begins! Going through the weekends of November 26th-27th and December 3rd-4th, explore the six grand homes and four hospitality sites that will be decked out in all the holiday splendor! Make sure you’ve got your tickets to one of the best celebrations of the holiday season in Historic Downtown Madison!
That same Friday, Merry Madison will be lit for the Holidays through to the New Year, join us for ‘Light Up Madison‘ at the Broadway Fountain.
Also starting that night is the ‘Festival of Trees and Hosts of Angels‘ at Lanthier Winery, hundreds of glistening and glittering Christmas trees boast the winery – it’s a must see! The shopping continues on ‘Small Business Saturday.‘ Merchants will be ready for your visit! Stop at the Gazebo on Main Street to grab some “shop small” swag (while supply lasts)!
Another popular holiday attraction put on by the City of Madison comes the first Saturday in December every year ‘A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade‘ down Main Street. On December 4th, gather around the Main Street sidewalks with a warm beverage in hand as you take in the mini-Macy’s Day Parade experience. Get ready for big town personality in a small town atmosphere. After the parade you won’t want to miss the Very Merry Madison Christmas Celebration. This free event will include free crafts for kids, hot chocolate, and more for the community to enjoy. Santa Claus and his reindeer will be joining the festivities until 1:30 p.m. and until 3:00 p.m. families can enjoy a trackless train and ice skating rink. And if that’s not enough to get you in the holiday spirit, before, during, and after the parade along Broadway street, vendors will be selling their crafts at the Annual Christmas Craft show from 9:00am to 3:00pm! All the proceeds will go to benefiting the senior citizens programs and events.
So let’s start thinking ahead to the holidays. Retailers know all too well that we’re ready now to shift into Christmas mode. Who’s the gift-buyer for your household? The holiday season seems to go much smoother if you start thinking about Christmas gift selections early.
What gifts will be the most treasured? How about finding something truly unique? How early do I need to ship to far-away family members? How about getting your shopping done early enough to have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday? All things to consider!
A gift purchased in Madison could come complete with a story about the memorable store in which it was found, or the charismatic shop owner who helped locate it. Many Madison retailers even provide free gift wrap or gift bags that look great under the tree.
Choose to come to Merry Madison anytime during the holidays, she will be shining and twinkling all along Main Street, ready for a warm welcome and great hospitality.
Check out our 2021 Holiday Events Brochure and Event Calendar to stay up to date on all the Holiday Happenings in Merry Madison. Don’t forget to tag us while you are here and enjoying all the festivities, use #VisitMadisonIN hashtag to share your experience.
Madison, Indiana is closer than you think, why not take a scenic drive for some different holiday spirit! We are nestled along the Ohio River in-between the three major cities Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville.
