Downtown Madison welcomes one and all to kick off the season at the Downtown Holiday Open House. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and special offers at participating businesses on State Street and the Capitol Square. Pick up a list and map of all activities and participating businesses at the Downtown Visitor Center (452 State St.), Madison Children's Museum (100 N. Hamilton St.) or the Info Desk at the Overture Center for the Arts (201 State St.), or download printable Map and List
- Rotunda Lobby: Downtown Info Table. Stop by for maps, directions, and event, shopping and dining information. (10 AM - 2 PM)
- Rotunda Lobby: IsthmusParents.com Holiday Photo Opportunity. Bring the kids! IsthmusParents.com will take pictures in front of a Holiday scene, and post them in a festive online holiday gallery. (10 AM - 2 PM)
- Rotunda Lobby: Gingerbread House Display. Award winning Gingerbread Houses from Dane County CASA's annual "Gingerbread Casas for CASA" Professional Gingerbread House Decorating Contest.
- Overture Tour: Meet at Info Desk and visit backstage spaces (1 PM)
- Rotunda Stage: Kids in the Rotunda, The Gomers with Rockstar Kiddyoke (9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1 PM)
- Rotunda Stage: Catering a Fresco. Take a break, and purchase coffee and assorted beverages, along with freshly baked cinnamon rolls and treats. (10 AM - 1 PM)
The Downtown Holiday Open House is brought to you by Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID) with support from the Greater State Street Business Association (GSSBA), IsthmusParents.com, and 94.9 WOLX.