Discover Platteville, WI

02/05/2025

The 2025 Platteville visitor guide has been printed and is being distributed!

Platteville residents should watch for a copy in an upcoming edition of the Shopping News. If you would like additional copies for your friends & family or to display in your business, contact us at the Platteville Regional Chamber or stop by 275 W. Bus. Hwy. 151 to pick up free copies.

A special THANK YOU to all of our advertisers who help make this publication possible.

02/01/2025

Talking with lots of people interested in visiting Platteville, Grant County and Southwest Wisconsin, today!

01/26/2025

There's still time to get your tickets for this year's Miners Ball on Feb. 15! It's an evening of fine dining, big band music and dancing.
Register online at: https://mining.jamison.museum/minersball/.

01/01/2025

Welcome in the new year with plans to discover more in Platteville. Dig into the community's art, history, recreation, shopping and dining for year-round entertainment for the entire family!

Discover more at www.platteville.com.

12/14/2024

Stay safe tonight if you venture out to Katie’s Garden!

Tonight at Katie's Garden Winter Wonderland, Santa, and Mrs. Claus will appear in the Platteville Regional Chamber Office instead of Santa's shed. Hope to see you there!

12/11/2024

It’s a HUGE events week in Platteville now through Dec. 15! Be sure to check out each of these events:

Cookie Creations & Toy Donations
At Re/Max Advantage Office on Dec. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Teeny Tiny BOLD Artists Reception
An exhibit featuring over 30 local and national artists at Rountree Gallery on Dec. 13, 4-7 p.m.

Pop Up Shop @ the Library
Books and gifts for sale at the Platteville Public Library on Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Holiday Magic at the Museum
Model trains, ornament and toy making stations, candle making demonstrations and more at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums on Dec. 13, 3-7 p.m.

Holiday Magic on Main
There will be lots of activities, including wagon rides, vendor fair, extended business shopping hours, youth performances, and so much more, all on Main Street on Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Contest entries will be on display at Holiday Inn Express, judging at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 13

Holiday Magic on Main Carriage Rides
Horse-drawn wagon rides are available, reserve your ride for Dec. 13 or Dec. 14, 4-9 p.m.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Graduation
Winter graduation ceremonies are taking place throughout the day on Dec. 14

Meet & Greet Santa at the Platteville Airport
Visit with Santa at the Platteville Municipal Airport on Dec. 14, 9-10:30 a.m.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - All Local!
Driftless Market is holding an arts and craft show from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 14

Katie’s Garden Winter Wonderland
Santa and Mrs. Claus return to Katie's Garden on Dec. 14, 5-8 p.m.

The Nutcracker
Catch performances of this ballet at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium on Dec. 14 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.

Author Presentation and Book Signing with Laura Gramer
“Heart of a Dairy Farmer” book at Platteville Public Library, 1:30-3 p.m.

Neighboring communities are celebrating this weekend as well.
Cuba City Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Glow Parade kicks off Dec. 14 at XX p.m.
The Belmont 2024 Holiday Trail features Santa visits on Dec. 14 from 5-7 p.m.
Crossroads - supper club • banquet hall in Arthur is holding Brunch with Santa on Dec. 15 starting at 10 a.m.

12/02/2024

Platteville is a year-round destination for events, recreation and scenic beauty, and winter is no exception. This winter video of Platteville showcases the snowy scenes in and around the community and the fun that can be had outdoors. Get out and explore Platteville this winter.

For details, visit www.platteville.com.

12/01/2024

Check out all that is happening in Platteville in December! And if we missed an awesome event taking place in Platteville in December, add it in the comments for others to find.

-> Dec. 1 - Artists Sunday 2024 at Rountree Gallery, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
-> Dec. 1-Jan. 31 - Puzzle & Board Game Swap, Platteville Public Library, during normal library hours
-> Dec. 4 - Pioneer Steel Band & Jazz Combo Concert , UW-Platteville Brodbeck Hall, 7:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 5 - BINGO at the Broske for Special Olympics, Broske Center, 5 p.m.
-> Dec. 6-Jan. 1 - Katie's Garden Trees of Light Display, Katie's Garden, 4-10 p.m.
-> Dec. 6 - Katie's Garden Winter Wonderland, Katie's Garden, 5-8 p.m.
-> Dec. 6 - Holiday Gala, UW-Platteville Brodbeck Hall, 7:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 7 - Indoor Farmers Market, Rountree Gallery, 9 a.m.
-> Dec. 7 - Midwest Bedrock: Book Presentation with Author Kevin Koch, Rountree Gallery, 1 p.m.
-> Dec. 7 - Katie's Garden Winter Wonderland, Katie's Garden, 5-8 p.m.
-> Dec. 7 - The Nutcracker Ballet, Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 7 - 2024 Holiday Auction - WGLR, Tim Slack Auction & Realty, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
-> Dec. 7 - Pub Crawl Fundraiser, 2nd Street and beyond, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
-> Dec. 7 - Holiday Gala, UW-Platteville Brodbeck Hall, 7:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 7 - Wisconsin Badger Camp 1966 Event, Belmont Convention Center, 4:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 8 - The Nutcracker Ballet, Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
-> Dec. 8 - Donnie Reyzek @ Char Bar, Denny's Char Bar, 3 p.m.
-> Dec. 9 - Platteville Children's Choir Holiday Family Concert, Platteville High School Auditorium, 7 p.m.
-> Dec. 10 - Saxophone Studio Recital , UW-Platteville Brodbeck Hall, 6 p.m.
-> Dec. 12 - BINGO at Platteville Golf & Country Club, 6 p.m.
-> Dec. 12 - Cookie Creations & Toy Donations Holiday Celebrations, Re/Max, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 13 - Holiday Open House, Hartig Drig, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
-> Dec. 13 - Pop Up Shop @ the Library, Platteville Public Library, 5 p.m.
-> Dec. 13 - Teeny Tiny BOLD Artists Reception, Rountree Gallery, 4 p.m.
-> Dec. 13 - Holiday Magic on Main, Main Street, 5-8 p.m.
-> Dec. 13 - Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, Holiday Inn Express, 7:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 14 - Meet & Greet Santa at the Platteville Airport, 9-10:30 a.m.
-> Dec. 14 - Katie’s Garden Winter Wonderland, Katie's Garden, 5-8 p.m.
-> Dec. 14 - Quota Club Annual Cookie Sale, Platteville United Methodist Church
-> Dec. 14 - The Nutcracker Ballet, Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 15 - Author Presentation and Book Signing with Laura Gramer, Platteville Public Library, 1:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 15 - The Nutcracker Ballet, Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 3 p.m.
-> Dec. 15 - Ecumenical Christmas Cantata, United Methodist Church, 1 p.m.
-> Dec. 15 - Christmas at Trinity featuring The Platteville Chorale, Trinity Episcopal Church, 3 p.m.
-> Dec. 21 - Indoor Farmers Market, Rountree Gallery, 9 a.m.
-> Dec. 21 - Not-So-Silent Night: A Community Carol Sing, First Congregational Church, 6-7 p.m.
-> Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service At Community Church, Community Evangelical Free Church, 6 p.m.
-> Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service, Rolling Hills Church, 6:30 p.m.
-> Dec. 25 - Alone for Christmas Dinner, First English Lutheran Church, noon

11/27/2024

The Platteville Golf & Country Club has limited hours this winter. You can swing by for dining on these particular dates.

Below are the dates we will be open for the time being for the next few months. Hours will be very limited. Anyone looking to book partys please call 608-348-4653.

11/17/2024

Congrats Pioneers on WIAC Champs!