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Regional makers, afternoon music and food trucks share Stone Horse Green with Saturday’s holiday-lights countdown and Sunday’s Santa-and-reindeer visit.
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The 2026 Holiday Makers Market gives each day a different centerpiece: Saturday pairs the market with Middleton’s annual holiday-lights countdown, while Sunday brings Santa back alongside live reindeer. Regional artists and artisans, afternoon music and food offerings fill out the weekend at Stone Horse Green.
On Saturday, Nov. 21, Mayor Lisa Janairo leads the Light the Green countdown at 5 p.m. Santa is scheduled to arrive by fire truck, give holiday greetings from the Stone Horse Green stage and pose for photos. Families are directed to form the photo line along the Green’s south side.
Sunday’s visit is a separate program: Santa returns for photos with live reindeer from 1 to 4 p.m. The reindeer appearance is listed for Sunday, not Saturday.
Further reading: Light the Green - Visit Middleton ↗ · Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
The market features work by regional artists and artisans. Stone Horse Green’s event listing names art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, home goods and food among the offerings, giving visitors a sense of the range without promising particular goods at a specific booth.
The event also points visitors toward locally owned downtown shops and restaurants. Their hours vary from the Makers Village schedule, so check separately if you want to build a shop or restaurant stop into the day.
Further reading: Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗ · Stone Horse Green | Middleton, WI ↗
Both afternoons are slated to include live vocals by Roz’Lyn and carols by the Middleton Players Theatre, along with food trucks and seasonal treats. The listings do not assign individual start times to the performers, so the music is best treated as part of the afternoon program rather than a set-time appointment.
Further reading: Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
The Saturday countdown and Sunday reindeer visit are distinct program anchors. Roz’Lyn and the Middleton Players Theatre are listed for the afternoons, without individual set times.
Makers Village is open Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
Admission is free. Purchases from makers and food vendors are separate; prices are not listed in the event details.
Light the Green - Visit Middleton ↗ · Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
The market is at Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562.
Light the Green - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗ · Stone Horse Green | Middleton, WI ↗
Stone Horse Green permits alcoholic beverages but not glass containers. Visitors may not bring animals other than service animals; the scheduled reindeer are part of Sunday’s program, not permission to bring pets. Smoking is prohibited, and personal fires or grills require City authorization.
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The event and venue listings do not describe event parking, accessible routes or facilities, or a weather plan. Contact the venue if any of those details will affect your visit.
2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗ · FAQ | Stone Horse Green ↗
The event destination is Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562. The listings do not provide transit directions, event parking information, or details about accessible routes or facilities. Use the map link to calculate directions from your starting point, and contact the venue to confirm any access or parking details you need.
Light the Green - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗ · FAQ | Stone Horse Green ↗
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
Mayor Lisa Janairo leads the 5 p.m. holiday-lights countdown. Santa is scheduled to arrive by fire truck and pose for photos at the Green’s stage.
Light the Green - Visit Middleton ↗ · Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m., when Santa returns for photos accompanied by live reindeer.
Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗ · 2026 Holiday Makers Market & Light the Green | Stone Horse Green ↗
Yes. Admission is free; purchases from makers and food vendors are separate.
Light the Green - Visit Middleton ↗ · Light the Green Holiday Makers Market - Visit Middleton ↗
No. Stone Horse Green’s rules allow service animals but do not permit other guest animals.
7550 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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