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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!

11/16/2024

Platteville was represented in Appleton this week for the Fall Tourism Conference. There were some great learning and networking opportunities in the two-day event. It’s always great to stay on top of current tourism trends and events, too.

11/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Art Scavenger Hunt! Of the many prize entry forms returned to the Platteville Regional Chamber office, we selected two winners. Congratulations to Lucy O'Leary of Aurora, IL and Maria Kotz of Platteville, WI! Prizes will be mailed out soon!

If you haven't checked out the 44 artworks listed in this brochure, the weather is still decent for a walk or bike ride to track them down. The contest has concluded, but most of these art pieces are on display year-round for public enjoyment, although snow may temporarily hinder the viewing of them.

Pick up a brochure at Platteville's hotels or Platteville Regional Chamber. Or find the map and list available at https://www.platteville.com/visit/things-to-do/art-scavenger-hunt.

11/13/2024

Platteville was featured in a recent Wisconsin Beat TV episode that aired in the Green Bay area!

Watch the whole 25-minute episode or fast-forward to Platteville's segment at 10:20 where Wayne and Dena talk about the upcoming 11th Annual PLHS Soccer Craft & Vendor Show (held Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Platteville High School and Platteville Middle School). They also discuss the Art Scavenger Hunt and our wonderful trails!

Check it out here: https://www.metv.com/videos/local-wi-beat/wi-beat-s1e8.

Thank you to host Pavlina Osta for reaching out to include Platteville in this episode!

MeTV

11/01/2024

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

-> Nov. 1 - Community All Saints Day at Platteville United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
-> Nov. 2 - M Clean Up 2024 at the World's Largest 'M', 8 a.m.
-> Nov. 2 - Opening Day at Moonage Daydream LLC
-> Nov. 2 - Pioneer Men's Basketball Annual Orange Vs. White Scrimmage at Bo Ryan Court, UW-Platteville, 5 p.m.
-> Nov. 2 - 9th Annual Winter Party at VFW Club/Bar and Grill, 5 p.m.
-> Nov 2 - Comedy Hypnosis at Crossroads Supper Club, Platteville, WI, 7 p.m.
-> Nov. 6 - Fall Orchestra Concert at Brodbeck Concert Hall, UW-Platteville, 7:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 7 - Jazz 1 & Pioneer Jazz Orchestra Concert at Brodbeck Concert Hall, UW-Platteville, 7:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 8 - Four Hands, One Heart; A Piano Duet at Brodbeck Concert Hall, UW-Platteville, 5 p.m.
-> Nov. 8 - A Night in P-Vegas at Velzy Commons, 5:30 p.m. (tickets required)
-> Nov. 9 - Holiday Bazaar at First English Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.
-> Nov. 9 - Make and Take Zine Workshop at Rountree Gallery, 1 p.m.
-> Nov. 9 - Three Quarter Buzz Live at the Char Bar in Platteville Wis. Nov 9th, 4-8pm.
-> Nov. 9 - Friends of The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums Annual Meeting & Program, 4 p.m.
-> Nov. 9 - Population 485 at Platteville City Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 10 - Marching Pioneers: Last Blast at Williams Fieldhouse, UW-Platteville, noon
-> Nov. 10 - Population 485 at Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 2 p.m.
-> Nov. 10 - Indigenous History of the Driftless: What You Thought You Knew at Platteville Public Library, 2 p.m.
-> Nov. 12-15 - Free Motion Quilting at Hidden Quilts LLC
-> Nov. 13 - Out of This World - Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Concert at Brodbeck Concert Hall, UW-Platteville, 7:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 14 - BINGO at Platteville Golf & Country Club, 6 p.m.
-> Nov. 15 - PHS Dance Team Spaghetti Supper at Country Kitchen Restaurants, 4:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 15 - Full Moon Drumming Circle {in-person or via zoom} at Wellness with Robin, 5:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 16 - Indoor Farmers Market at Rountree Gallery, 9 a.m.
-> Nov. 16 - Music in the Air: Mixed Choir Concert at Brodbeck Concert Hall, UW-Platteville, 3 p.m.
-> Nov. 18 - Cookies, Cocktails & Creations: Festive Crafting Workshop at Speakeasyfifty50, 6 p.m.
-> Nov. 20 - Quilt Class - Boxed Blessings at Hidden Quilts LLC, 10 a.m.
-> Nov. 20 - Pioneer Men's Basketball vs Carthage College, Bo Ryan Court, UW-Platteville, 7 p.m.
-> Nov. 22-24 - Fall Book Sale at Platteville Public Library
-> Nov. 22 - Park Place Craft Fair at Park Place Assisted Living, 9 a.m.
-> Nov. 23 - 11th Annual PLHS Soccer Craft & Vendor Show at multiple locations, 9 a.m.
-> Nov. 23 - Annual TUBB CLUBB Party at Steve's Pizza Palace, 5:30 p.m.
-> Nov. 23 - Pioneer Men's Basketball vs. North Central College at Bo Ryan Court, UW-Platteville, 7 p.m.
-> Nov. 23 - BIG CAT EDDIE @ Red N Debs (Platteville) 8-11 PM
-> Nov. 24 - PCC Fall Concert with Platteville Chorale at Brodbeck Concert Hall, UW-Platteville, 2 p.m.
-> Nov. 27 - BIG CAT EDDIE @ The Gym Bar (Platteville) 8-11 PM
-> Nov. 27 - Blackout Wednesday featuring Big Cat Eddie at The Gym Bar, 9 p.m.
-> Nov. 28 - High Vibe Turkey Trot 5K at High Vibe Fitness, 8:30 a.m.

10/24/2024

Gotta love fall on UW-Platteville’s campus! 🍁❤️🍂

10/24/2024

Don’t miss the Haunted Mine Tours this weekend in Platteville!

10/24/2024

We've reached peak fall color in Platteville. If you've been waiting for the trees to turn for family photos or a beautiful fall drive, this is your weekend! We've scouted out the best places to find fall color in Platteville and beyond. Get out there and explore! The leaves are dropping fast and won't last long.

#1 - Smith Park: Rust-colored oaks blend with golden and burnt orange maples for some spectacular fall color!
#2 - Mound View Park: A grove of maple trees shares warm yellow and orange hues with visitors.
#3 - Platteville Golf & Country Club: A variety of colors can be seen from the golf course, set off vividly in contrast to the green grass and wide open spaces.
#4 - UW-Platteville: With the campus' wide variety of trees, there is a great selection of colors throughout campus this autumn.
#5 - Katie's Garden: The yellow hillsides reflected in the Rountree Branch make this stop seem magical.

10/23/2024

Have you seen all of the AWESOME events coming up for Halloween in Platteville? Here's a brief rundown. If there are more, add them in the comments!

Oct. 23 - Haunted Halloween Candy Drive-Thru at QueenB Radio, 5-6 p.m.

Oct. 25 - Halloween Karaoke & Wristbands '24 at The Gym Bar, 8 p.m.

Oct. 25 & 26 - Katie's Halloween Garden in Katie's Garden, 5-7 p.m. (inflatables and lights will be up through Halloween).

Oct. 26 - Sweet Treats 2024 on Platteville Main Street, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 26 - Haunted Mine Tours at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums (reservation required)

Oct. 26 - Red N Deb’s Halloween Bash 2024! at Red N Deb's, 4-11 p.m.

Oct. 27 - Spooky Brunch & Activities! at Crossroads - supper club • banquet hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 27 - Halloween Costume Party!! at Pioneer Lanes, 3 p.m.

Oct. 31 - Trick-or-Treat, 5:30-7:30 p.m.