Merry Madison Awaits You This Holiday Season! 

Stroll downtown streets, tour homes, ride festive trolleys, and make magical memories in Indiana’s most charming river town.

Signature Holiday Experiences

Your Winter Wonderland Awaits

Celebrate the season with experiences that make Madison shine:

• Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes — step inside beautifully decorated private homes and historic sites. 

• A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade — a hometown tradition on Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m. 

• Santa Express on the Trolley Line — Where your PJs, meet Santa and enjoy a festive ride to The White Barn (North Pole)

• 31st Annual Festival of Trees at Lanthier Winery - A magical forest with a 1000 shining, shimmering, holiday themed trees + Rudy’s Garden all a glow!

Downtown Magic & Shopping

Where Every Window Glows with Holiday Cheer

Explore downtown Madison as it transforms into a living snow globe. Stroll beneath twinkling lights, shop boutique stores decked for the season, and sip hot cocoa or coffee from cozy cafés.

Don’t miss these special weekends:

• Madison Main Street's Holiday Open House: November 14–15 

• Light Up Madison! November 28 - Join Santa and the Mayor as they light up the Broadway Fountain!

• Small Business Saturday: November 29 – enjoy free trolley rides! 

Plan Your Stay

Stay, Dine & Unwind

From historic houses transformed into guest houses to boutique hotels with the best views, Madison offers the perfect holiday getaway. Pair your stay with fine dining, local wine, and live music throughout the season.

Beyond the Holidays

Year-Round Fun Awaits

Our Merry Madison & More Events Brochure (available Nov. 1 every year) is packed with concerts, Santa visits, trolley events, parade, tours, special holiday experiences and family fun all season long, and our event calendar keeps the excitement going year-round!

• Guided Trolley Tours (4 days a week – year-round) — see Madison’s history and holiday décor in comfort.

• 2nd Sundays on the Trolley Line — hop on and off for free at favorite stops around town.

"From the riverfront to the rooftops, Madison, Indiana is the perfect place to celebrate the season."

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