Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
2025-12-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Shady Lane Greenhouse, W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls.
Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to form new holiday memories.
Come see the inside workings of the gingerbread cookie factory, that has been refurbished by many passionate volunteers over the years. There are great photo opportunities, coloring pages, and more. Come visit, the house will be open daily through the holiday season, 10am to 3pm.
Shady Lane Greenhouse wishes to thank all those who have donated funds and time to the restoration of this beautiful and memorable “house!”
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
2025-12-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Wonderland Bookshop, 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 53211
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Children & Families Series Celebrations at Washington Park Library
2025-12-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Washington Park, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Children & Families Series Celebrations
Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm
Washington Park Library – 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI
Find your new favorite book series by participating in art projects, science experiments, and imaginative play! From Easy Readers to chapter books, picture books to graphic novels, we’ll focus the fun each week on a series of excellent books.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Little Nature Museum

Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.
Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.
Attendance is FREE!
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
2025-12-16 16:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 16:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 16:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 16:30 - 22:00 | Downtown Milwaukee, WI
November 20, 2025 – January 1, 2026
It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival the highlight of your season.
View the 2025 festival guide here.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
2025-12-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Jellystone Park Caledonia, 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, 53108, United States
November 22 – January 31*
*Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25)
*Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January
November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm
November 24 – December 11
Sunday – Thursday: 5pm to 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm

December 12 – December 20
Sunday – Thursday: 5pm to 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10:30pm
December 21 – December 24
Sunday – Tuesday: 5pm to 10pm
Wednesday (Christmas Eve) : 5pm to 9pm
December 26 – 31
Everyday: 5pm to 9pm
January 2 – 31
Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 9pm
LOCATION
Jellystone Park™ in Caledonia, WI
8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Cruisin' Santa Claus in Greenfield
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Greenfield, Greenfield, WI, 53220, United States
Cruisin’ Santa Claus in Greenfield
Santa, his friends and Mrs. Claus are set to cruise through the neighborhoods of Greenfield. There will be four places to see him and a “Santa tracker” to follow Santa’s whereabouts.
When: Beginning 6 pm each night from Monday, December 15 through Thursday, December 18
Where: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be driving the streets of Greenfield.
Cost: Free
For more information and to see the route: Visit This Link
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
2025-12-17 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages O – 5. Older siblings welcome.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing!
No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Urban Ecology Center Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Washington Park – NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI
Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more!
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Illuminate Ozaukee at Zeunert Park Cedarburg
2025-12-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Herman A. Zeunert Park, WI, United States
Experience the magic of the holidays!
Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. Families can wind through the park and take in dazzling light displays, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Keep an eye out for Santa or other fun holiday characters appearing throughout the season. They love surprising guests along the route!
Every display is created and sponsored by a local organization, each one adding its own sparkle and creativity. Visitors can cast their vote for a favorite display when they arrive, helping crown this year’s Holiday Design Champion. Enter the light show from Lincoln Blvd and exit onto Hamilton Road. Zeunert Park is located just a few minutes from downtown Cedarburg, making it easy to enjoy a full night of holiday fun, from shopping and dining to festive events.
This event is free, however there is a suggested minimum $20 donation. Your cash or credit donation helps strengthen our community! All proceeds support the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center and our network of local nonprofit agencies.
Illuminate Ozaukee celebrates community, creativity, and connection, all while supporting the programs and partners of the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Open Gym with The Ability Center at Jewish Community Center Whitefish Bay
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, 53217
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities.

Open Gym (Open to the Public)

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd Whitefish Bay WI

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Playgroups at Ozaukee Family Services in Cedarburg
2025-12-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Ozaukee Family Services, 4922 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, 53012
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5!
Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, share experiences, and build lasting friendships – everyone is welcome, whether you’re coming with friends or hoping to make new ones! Facilitated by OFS Parents as Teachers staff.

September 4th

September 19th

October 2nd

October 17th

November 6th

November 21st

December 4th

December 19th

All times are 9:30am-10:30am. Register for free here.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Santa Days at Cedarburg Santa's Workshop
2025-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 | WI
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15′ x 15′ gingerbread house graces Cedarburg’s Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season; located just outside of the Cedarburg Community Gym:
W63N645 Washington Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
Santa and Mrs. Claus often stop by in the days leading up to Christmas. When Santa’s not in to greet guests, you can peek in the windows to see his charming fireplace and the toys he and the elves have been working on!
Santa and Mrs. Claus are excited to meet with as many families as possible this year. Please note – there is high demand and we can’t always accommodate every family. We encourage you to arrive early as we schedule families into time slots the day of each event, and there are a limited number of time slots each day. Once you are on the list, we encourage you to walk around and enjoy our lovely town while you’re waiting for your reservation. We begin taking walk-up reservations 15 minutes BEFORE the workshop opens. Please note, some families do come well before the workshop opens to stand in line to make their walk-up reservations.
We appreciate your patience and kindness. Our volunteers work very hard to try to get every family in, and are just as upset to have to turn families away. Please don’t make their jobs more difficult than it already is!

2025 Santa Days:

Friday, November 21 (Santa and Mrs. Claus will be walking through Cedarburg, 5-8p)

Friday, November 28, 4-7pm

Saturday, November 29, 11am-2pm

Saturday, December 6, 11am-2pm

Friday, December 12, 4-7pm

Saturday, December 13, 11am-2pm

Friday, December 19, 4-7pm

Saturday, December 20, 11-2pm

Monday, December 22, 4-7pm

*Santa is at the Cedar Creek Settlement on Friday, December 5!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Christmas at the Y in West Bend
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Kettle Moraine YMCA, 1111 W Washington Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Join us at the Y for some festive holiday fun during Christmas at the Y

Get creative with Christmas crafts, splash around in the pool, groove at the dance party, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 19 starting at 5:00 PM!

This event is FREE for members and community participants; community participants must check in at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.
