Make It Merry: A Family & Friends Crafting Event
December 5 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event Details
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Celebrate the Season with Crafts, Cocoa and Family Fun
What holiday season is complete without making your own arts and crafts alongside family and friends? Join us for a creativity-filled session and choose from several decorative mementos to make and take home! As you create, enjoy some cider or hot cocoa, and a sweet treat—it’s fun for the whole family, and everyone’s invited.
What You’ll Experience
- Make your very own miniature version of a famous Wisconsin Evergleam tree
- Try paper cutting, folding and decorating your own 3D snowflakes and stars
- Craft holiday banners and ornaments
- Enjoy cider, hot cocoa and sweets with family and friends
Cost
Adult (18-64):
Teen (13-17)
Senior (65+):
Child (5-12):
Child Under 5: Free
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Advanced registration is required.
About the Location
An active, community-focused space that hosts school groups, pop-up exhibits, author talks, public programs and more; located in the US Bank Building on Madison’s Capitol Square.
1 S. Pinckney Street
Madison, WI 53703
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
General Information:
- Although the program runs until 4 PM, participants are not required to stay the entire time. The length of the stay will be dependent upon how many decorations participants would like to make.
- The Historical Society will provide all the supplies for the maker events. Participants just bring the creativity!
- Attendees are encouraged to take home everything they craft.
- The History Maker Space is located inside the U.S. Bank Plaza building (1 S. Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703)
- The event will take place in the History Maker Space Classroom, located off the central 1st floor lobby area.
- A limited amount of cider, cocoa, and cookies will be available for participants to enjoy.
Regarding Parking & Access:
- Visitor parking is not available onsite at the U. S. Bank Plaza building.
- Public parking is available within two blocks of the U.S. Bank Plaza building through meters and garages. The nearest parking garage is the Capitol Square North Garage, located at 218 E. Mifflin Street, and approximately two blocks north of the bank building.
- For the locations and rates of public parking meters, go to the Parking Meters page on the City of Madison website.
- When entering from the outside, please enter the building through the South Pinckney Street entrance.
- Upon entry to the building, participants are to check in with a WHS staff member to confirm their event registration.
- Attendees who are interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160.
Have Questions?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].