Illustration of skaters in knitted hats on an outdoor ice rink ringed with trees and string lights (Janesville's Jolly Jingle)
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Janesville's Jolly Jingle

Visitors can ring in the holiday season with a diverse schedule of activities throughout downtown Janesville. The weekend features a lighted parade, fireworks, a tree lighting ceremony, and ice skating. Guests can also enjoy live theater, kids' activities, family entertainment, and local shopping.

Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages Most events are free or low cost.

Plan Your Visit

Neighborhood

Downtown Janesville

Parking

Free parking options are available downtown.

Location

Downtown Janesville · Janesville, WI Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the event's interactive parking link or downloadable map to locate free downtown parking options before arriving.
  • Expect most activities to be free or low cost, but allow for some costs since the event notes that most—not all—are.
  • Dress warmly for outdoor activities such as the parade, tree lighting, fireworks, and ice skating during December.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for moving between activities held throughout downtown Janesville.
  • Consider staying overnight at a local lodging option if you'd like to make the event a getaway weekend.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Janesville

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do over the weekend?

There's ice skating, a lighted parade, live theater, fireworks, a tree lighting, shopping, family entertainment and kids activities, spread across three days downtown.

Who is it for?

It's a family weekend with activities for all ages.

Where can I park?

There are free parking options downtown. Use the interactive parking map or download the PDF parking map.

Is there information in Spanish?

Yes. A Spanish-language version of the 2026 brochure is offered alongside the English one.

Can I make a weekend of it?

Yes. You can stay overnight at one of Janesville's lodging options and enjoy all three days.

Browse Christmas in Janesville

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