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Holiday Tree Lighting
Wisconsin Executive Residence Tree Lighting 
Advance registration is required. 
Please join Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers as they celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Wisconsin Executive Residence.

Thursday, December 5, 2024
4:15 p.m. Gates Open – General Admission Seats and General Admission Standing
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Outdoor Tree Lighting Program
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open House to View the Holiday Decorations
Wisconsin Executive Residence
99 Cambridge Rd.
Madison, WI

Enjoy musical performances, a sing-along, merriment by Santa Claus, hot chocolate and cookies, the lighting of the tree outside, followed by a walk through the decorated public rooms. The tree lighting ceremony will be held outdoors from 4:30p.m. to 5:00p.m. Afterward, guests may walk through the public rooms of the Executive Residence to enjoy the festive decorations from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

You will need to know the first name, middle name (if applicable), last name, date of birth, and state or country of residence of all people in your party before you begin the registration process.

All guests must be pre-registered by December 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m., on a first-come, first-served basis and receive a ticket to enter. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted.

Guests are encouraged to bring a new, non-perishable food item which will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, or a new Children’s Book (ages 0-12) to support the First Lady's Holiday Children's Book Drive, which will be distributed by Madison Reading Project.

This event is free to the public however, capacity is limited. Once registration reaches capacity, registration will be closed. General admission seats and general admission standing will be available.

Street parking will be available on Cambridge Rd. and Lakewood Blvd.

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Wisconsin Executive Residence Free Holiday Tour
Advance registration is required.

Thank you for your interest in visiting and touring the Wisconsin Executive Residence.

Please register to attend a free holiday tour and stroll through the public rooms to experience the history, furniture, art, and legends, along with the festive holiday decorations and music.

All guests must be pre-registered and receive a ticket with the entry time to enter. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted. Tours last approximately 30 minutes, and each tour is limited to a maximum of 75 people per time slot. If you are registering multiple people, you will need each person's first name, middle name (if applicable), date of birth, and state or country of residence to register them.

Holiday tours are free to the public, and visitors are encouraged to bring a new, non-perishable food item which will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, or a new Children’s Book (ages 0-12) to support the First Lady's Holiday Children's Book Drive, which will be distributed by Madison Reading Project..

Reservations are required on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have a group larger than 40 people, please call 608-246-5501 or email charlene.malueg@wisconsin.gov.

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Wisconsin Executive Residence Tour 

Tours are free. Advance tour registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Wisconsin Executive Residence! Stroll through the public rooms to experience the history, view the beautiful furniture, and enjoy the inspiring art in this 100+ year old home.

 

Tours are scheduled most Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., starting on May 16, 2024, and ending on September 12, 2024. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes, and each tour is limited to a maximum of 20 people. If you would like to make a reservation for a group larger than 20 people or if you will be arriving on a bus, please call Charlene Malueg, Executive Residence Director at 608-669-4708 or email charlene.malueg@wisconsin.gov for specific information. 

UPDATE: There are no tours scheduled for Thursday, August 29. 

 

Terms and Conditions

All guests must be pre-registered at least 72 hours in advance and receive a ticket with the entry time to enter. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted.


Please click the REGISTER button below and enter the first name, middle name (if applicable), last name, date of birth, and state or country of residence for EACH person in your party. You may NOT use one person's same first and last name for all tickets for which you are registering. Every person's information is required to receive an individualized ticket. Those over 18 years of age should be prepared to show a photo ID matching the name on their ticket at the entry point. You may arrive up to 10 minutes before your entry time to allow for security screening.

 

Guests may bring a small bag; however, large bags or backpacks are not allowed. All items are subject to search by security. Food and beverages other than sealed bottled water are not permitted inside the Residence.

 


Parking and Security

Street parking will be available on Cambridge Rd. and Lakewood Blvd. Parking is not available on the Executive Residence grounds. Accessible parking is available upon request.

 

Bring your cameras or phones. Photos are permitted inside and outside the Executive Residence.

 

Weapons, including firearms and concealed weapons, may not be carried inside the Wisconsin Executive Residence or on the grounds surrounding the Executive Residence. Signs notifying individuals that weapons, including firearms and concealed weapons, are prohibited are posted prominently at public entry points to the Executive Residence grounds. Individuals that carry weapons, including firearms or concealed weapons, inside the Executive Residence or on the grounds surrounding the Executive Residence after notice has been provided may be subject to forfeitures, fines, or imprisonment.

 

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Governor's Easter Egg Hunt

You’re invited to hop on over for all the fun and frolicking on the lawn at the Wisconsin Executive Residence as Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers celebrate springtime with games, refreshments, activities, and an Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt! Children and their families can enjoy music, games, cookies, popcorn, candy and more, including a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. All are welcome and the Easter Egg Hunt will be for children up to 12 years old.

Easter baskets will be provided to children participating in the egg hunt. In case of inclement weather, this event may be rescheduled or cancelled. Thank you.

Saturday, March 30, 2024
Gates Open: 10:15a.m.
Event Time: 10:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.

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Wisconsin Executive Residence Tour 

Tours are free. Advance tour registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Wisconsin Executive Residence! Stroll through the public rooms to experience the history, view the beautiful furniture, and enjoy the inspiring art in this 100+ year old home.

 

Tours are scheduled most Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., starting on May 16, 2024, and ending on September 12, 2024. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes, and each tour is limited to a maximum of 20 people. If you would like to make a reservation for a group larger than 20 people or if you will be arriving on a bus, please call Charlene Malueg, Executive Residence Director at 608-669-4708 or email charlene.malueg@wisconsin.gov for specific information. 

UPDATE: There are no tours scheduled for Thursday, August 29. 

 

Terms and Conditions

All guests must be pre-registered at least 72 hours in advance and receive a ticket with the entry time to enter. Unregistered individuals will not be admitted.


Please click the REGISTER button below and enter the first name, middle name (if applicable), last name, date of birth, and state or country of residence for EACH person in your party. You may NOT use one person's same first and last name for all tickets for which you are registering. Every person's information is required to receive an individualized ticket. Those over 18 years of age should be prepared to show a photo ID matching the name on their ticket at the entry point. You may arrive up to 10 minutes before your entry time to allow for security screening.

Guests may bring a small bag; however, large bags or backpacks are not allowed. All items are subject to search by security. Food and beverages other than sealed bottled water are not permitted inside the Residence.


Parking and Security

Street parking will be available on Cambridge Rd. and Lakewood Blvd. Parking is not available on the Executive Residence grounds. Accessible parking is available upon request.

Bring your cameras or phones. Photos are permitted inside and outside the Executive Residence.

Weapons, including firearms and concealed weapons, may not be carried inside the Wisconsin Executive Residence or on the grounds surrounding the Executive Residence. Signs notifying individuals that weapons, including firearms and concealed weapons, are prohibited are posted prominently at public entry points to the Executive Residence grounds. Individuals that carry weapons, including firearms or concealed weapons, inside the Executive Residence or on the grounds surrounding the Executive Residence after notice has been provided may be subject to forfeitures, fines, or imprisonment.

 

 Register Now