Milwaukee With Kids

Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Southridge Mall, 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!
Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!
A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲 will be making a surprise stop at the start of the event to spread some holiday cheer — you won’t want to miss it!
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Outside of the lower level Macy’s interior entrance 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Enjoy music, movement, and festive fun for the whole family as cheerful elves lead the dance floor!
Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration — grab your little ones, sing your heart out, and experience the magic of the season at Southridge Mall!
𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘥 & 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴. 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯.

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.

Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Little Sprouts, 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin
Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café
📍4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WI​ 53211📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025
🎉 🎅 Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! 🥂✨
Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We’re continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with Santa Claus at our Brunch with Santa!
Join us for a joyful 90-minute playdate packed with:

Open Play: Let the kids run wild and have a blast!

Delicious Brunch Buffet: Fill up on a delightful array of brunch favorites.

Parent Perks: Enjoy coffee and a bubbly mimosa bar ft. sparkling wine

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.

Lunch with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie in Shorewood
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:30
Bring the kids to Lunch with Santa, Dec. 13 and 20, and enjoy savory and sweet North Shore Boulangerie delicacies.
$30 per adult, $15 per child.

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
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00
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.

Cocoa with the Clauses at Cathedral Square Park Downtown Milwaukee
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Cocoa with the Clauses at Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee
Cocoa with the Clauses
Sat, December 13 | 11am to 2pm
Cathedral Square Park
Santa and Mrs. Claus return for this annual cocoa klatch. The free outdoor event is a chance for kids to share their wish lists and for moms and dads to grab a keepsake photo. Elves and other holiday characters will also be there! Plus, complimentary cookies and hot cocoa sponsored by Educators Credit Union will be provided.
Cost: 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.

European Village Alive at The Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-12-13 11:00 - 15:00
EUROPEAN VILLAGE ALIVE!
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn about the history of European holiday traditions from MPM’s docents, who will be dressed in period attire and sharing stories with visitors throughout the delightfully decorated European Village exhibit. Plus, enjoy a special performance from 1-3 p.m. in the Village’s courtyard by the Crystal Lake Central High School Madrigal Singers—a touring ensemble dressed in Renaissance attire that performs songs dating back to the early 1300s through present-day contemporary music!
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.

Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall
2025-12-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Southridge Mall, 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
Celebrate the season with magical holiday photos with Santa, available November 21 through December 24!
Capture personalized memories with your family and keep the festive spirit alive — photos will be available all season long.
Location: Lower Level, Center Court Walk-ins and reservations welcomeReserve your spot here bookmysantavisit.com
Santa takes a short break each day from 𝟮:𝟯𝟬-𝟯𝗽𝗺.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Santa’s Arrival: Sat, 11/22 from 10:45am-1pm Sensory-Friendly Santa: Sun, 12/7 from 9-10:30am Pet Photo Night: Mon, 12/8 from 4-8pm Holiday Kids Corner: Sat, 12/13 from 11am-12pm Black Santa Experience: Fri, 12/12 from 3-7pm, Sat, 12/13 from 11am-7pm & Sun 12/14 from 11am-5pm
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰Packages range from $25.99–$59.99 Customer Service: (888) 399-1959 | help@snaptasticphotos.com
Bring your smiles and holiday spirit — Santa photos are here all season long at Southridge Mall!

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.

Season's Screenings Retro Movie Series at Marcus Theaters
2025-12-13 11:00 - 21:00 | Marcus Theatres, WI, United States
SEASON’S SCREENINGS Retro Series
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to celebrate it with you! Bring the whole family to the theatre this December 5 thru December 18 to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen! Tickets start at only *$6. Start a new holiday tradition with Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern!
Tickets start at only *$6!
PLEASE NOTE: Movie lineups vary by location. Check Schedule 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.

Meet Santa at the Waukesha Airport
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Waukesha Airport, 2525 Aviation Drive, Waukesha, 53188, United States
Santa arrives by Beechcraft T-34 at Noon at the Waukesha Airport terminal 2525 Aviation Drive. Take photos, meet Santa, coloring contest, drawing for a vintage warbird flight, and more. Runs to 2:00 PM. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Pewaukee Food Pantry.
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.

Santa at the Pebble House Port Washington
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00
Come to the Pebble House in Port Washington from 12-3pm to visit with Santa! Kids of all ages are welcome.
There will be cookies and treats and, of course, Santa. Bring your letters as Santa will have is mailbox placed at the Pebble House from November 29th to December 20th.
These are the dates Santa will be at Pebble House from 12-3pm:

Saturday November 29
Sunday December 7
Saturday December 13
Saturday December 20

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's Silver Screen Celebration at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:30 | Avalon Theater, 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
SANTA’S SILVER SCREEN CELEBRATION!! Come see a great movie and visit with SANTA CLAUS at the Avalon!
FEATURING: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.
FEATURING: The Christmas Chronicles! A holiday adventure from producer Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, “Harry Potter”) and director Clay Kaytis (“The Angry Birds Movie”), tells the story of sister and brother, Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis), whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. After staking out Santa’s arrival, they sneak into his sleigh, cause it to crash and nearly derail Christmas. As their wild night unfolds, Kate and Teddy work together with Santa – as you’ve never seen him before – and his loyal Elves to save Christmas before it’s too late.
Adult Tickets are $15 and include a soda and special popcorn. Child Tickets are $15 and include a kids tray! Kid’s will receive a special gift from Santa! Happy Holiday’s from The Avalon!!
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.

World's Tallest Glass Tree Festival at Yerkes Observatory (Williams Bay)
2025-12-13 12:00 - 19:00 | Yerkes Observatory, 373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, 53191, United States
FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES:
Friday, December 5th from 4pm to 7pm
Saturday, December 6th from 12pm to 7pm
Sunday, December 7th from 12pm to 7pm

Friday, December 12th from 4pm to 7pm
Saturday, December 13th from 12pm to 7pm
Sunday, December 14th from 12pm to 7pm
*Star-topping ceremony expected to start at 4pm on the final Sunday.
LOCATION: Yerkes Observatory 373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, WI
Witness the building of the World’s Tallest Glass Tree, live glassblowing, steel sculpting and woodworking. Alongside a Winter Market comprised of local artisans, craftspeople, and custom handmade glassware made by Mack.
NEW! All tickets include access to Yerkes Observatory to view the new renovations and the Great Refractor, the World’s Largest Refracting telescope built in 1897.
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.

Home Alone (1990) at The Times Cinema MKE
2025-12-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Times Cinema, 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they’ve left him home alone, he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) who are planning to rob every house in Kevin’s suburban Chicago neighborhood. Though the film’s slapstick ending may be somewhat violent, Culkin’s charming presence helped the film become one of the most successful ever at the time of its release.~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
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.

Scrooged (1988) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)
2025-12-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Rosebud Cinema, 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, 53213, United States
A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a ruthless TV executive confronted with the slapstick ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Will a night of zonked-out horror convince the heartless Frank to change his ways?
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.

White Christmas (1954): Seasons Screenings at The Oriental Theatre Milwaukee
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Oriental Theatre, 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
White Christmas (1954) on December 12-15
Two musical stars team with a sister act to help their old Army commander save his failing country inn.
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.

Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity at The Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity December 12 – 14
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 10th Annual Holiday Musical Production, December 11-14, 2025, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.

Event dates
December 12 – December 14
Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm
Saturday. December 13 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, December 14 @ 2:00pm

For ages 8 & up

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.

Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee
Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your phone charged to take photos with the Jolly Old Elf! Event included with regular admission. Santa will be at the Milwaukee Domes telling classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with children and be available for photos.
When: 10 am. to noon Saturday, Nov. 29 and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.
Where: Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee
Cost: Event included with regular admission
For more information: 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.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
2025-12-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Performance Times:

2:30p on Saturday, December 13

7:30p on Saturday, December 13

2:30p on Sunday, December 14

7:30p on Friday, December 19

2:30p on Saturday, December 20

7:30p on Saturday, December 20

2:30p on Sunday, December 21

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.

Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center
2025-12-13 14:30 - 17:00 | Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. Sheer musical magic and cozy holiday memories with family and friends await as we usher in a joyful season of celebration.
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.

Kapco's 20th Anniversary Kids2Kids Toy Drive in Grafton
2025-12-13 15:00 - 19:00
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kapco’s Kids2Kids Toy Drive! In 2006, the Kacmarcik family, along with WTMJ-AM, created a simple grassroots toy drive. Thanks to the growth and support of our partners, along with thousands of students, this program has distributed over 335,000 toys and is still going strong.

Join us for a Celebration of Giving Event on Saturday December 13th from 3pm – 7pm. The event will take place at Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance, located at 885 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024.

Kapco and Kacmarcik Center invite guests to bring a new toy and enjoy the holiday season with musical performances, outdoor lights, a special tribute to Ozaukee County’s first responders, and, of course, plenty of toys!

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.

All Ages Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Infinite Gymnastics, 8989 N 55th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223, USA
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm.
RULES: ​

Ages 6 & Under – Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm’s reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment.

Ages 6+ Drop Off – Parents sign kids in and then leave.

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Yellow Trampolines:

Only ONE person is allowed to jump at a time.

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Pits:

Always land FEET FIRST in the pit! (Never on your head or stomach).

Do not bury yourself or others in the pit. No digging holes!!

Keep the blocks in the pit.

Miscellaneous Rules:

No Eating is Allowed in the gym.

Water bottles with WATER ONLY are allowed.

Look both ways when walking around the gym – Watch out for tumblers!

No Wrestling! Ask staff to use equipment. Do not touch equipment or props without permission!

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.

Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
2025-12-13 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.

Milwaukee Lakefront Holiday Drone Show at Veteran's Park
2025-12-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join UScellular and T-Mobile for a free, family-friendly drone show illuminating the Milwaukee skyline. All are welcome to enjoy the lights, community cheer and hot chocolate. In addition to holiday classics, attendees will enjoy drone designs created by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee members. Join us at Veteran’s Park for holiday cheer!
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.

Parents' Night Out at Tri-County YMCA Menomonee Falls
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Tri County YMCA, N84W17501 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
Need a night out, but don’t know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children while you are enjoying yourself – kid free! Children will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities.
$15 for members, $20 for non-members. Spots are limited!

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.

Illuminate Ozaukee at Zeunert Park Cedarburg
2025-12-13 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.

Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
New This Year: No Registration Required!
This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please.

Celebrate winter in style with Milwaukee Recreation’s Winter Wonder Woods! Join us to experience seasonal serenity in the city while creating lasting memories and new traditions.
Explore the winter beauty of Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center with an evening walk through the woods, featuring nature-inspired displays that gently illuminate the path and your understanding of the natural world. This year, we’re scaling back some of our lighting to allow Hawthorn Glen’s natural beauty to take center stage.
Complimentary warm drinks and cookies will be available.

Where: Hawthorn Glen
Dates: Dec. 10-13, 2025
Times: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
No registration required.

Note: Parking is extremely limited in both the Hawthorn Glen parking lot and on the street on the adjacent Martin Dr.
Street parking is not permitted on 60th St. Carpooling and ride-sharing is greatly appreciated!
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.

Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park
2025-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Drive into the magic of the Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show, a radiant journey filled with hundreds of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday displays that sparkle with festive wonder. From the comfort of a cozy car, sip a favorite drink, snack on treats, and let the synchronized lights dance in harmony with holiday tunes. Stretching over a mile, this glowing adventure transforms the season into a spectacular celebration of light and joy.

Highlights
✨ Explore hundreds of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday light displays
🚗 Cruise over 1 mile of magical scenery from the comfort of your car
🎶 Tune in to festive music synced perfectly with the sparkling lights
🍿 Pack your favorite snacks and drinks to enjoy along the glowing journey
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 30 – 45 minutes
📍 Location: Brown Deer Park
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: this is a drive-through experience
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Get your tickets today for the Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show in Milwaukee!

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 Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
2025-12-13 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.
