Milwaukee With Kids

Christmas at the Y in West Bend
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Grinch Pizza Party at A Kid at Heart Playland in Germantown
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | A Kid At Heart Playland, W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, 53022, United States
Join us for the meanest, greenest Christmas party you’ll attend this year! Decorate an ornament, have some pizza and a juice box or soda. Enjoy our hot chocolate bar with all the trimmings! We’ll play reindeer games, including grinch bingo. And, of course, have your picture with the Green One Himself! Purchase your tickets here.

Please note: Family pack is 2 adults and 2 children. Additional child’s ticket may be purchased for the discounted price of $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.

Illuminate Ozaukee at Zeunert Park Cedarburg
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.

Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park
2025-12-19 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)
2025-12-19 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.

Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark, 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
The Ingleside Hotel

If Christmas Were A Place, It Would Look Like This!

Celebrating our 30th year as Wisconsin’s most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event!

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.

Jingle Bus Tours (Weather Permitting) at Red Arrow Park MKE
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
JUMP ON THE JINGLE BUS
JINGLE BUS TOURS
*WEATHER PERMITTING*
DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 28
FRI – SUN | 5PM TO 9PM
TOURS DEPART FROM THE NEW WARMING HOUSE AT RED ARROW PARK
Ooh and ahh at the winter wonderland scenes scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on the Jingle Bus, powered by KB Excursions. This 40-minute narrated tour highlights the main attractions of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, including our four parks: “Community Spirit Park” at Cathedral Square Park, “Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies” at Zeidler Union Square, “¡Felices Fiestas!” at Pere Marquette Park, and “Slice of Ice Lights” at Red Arrow Park.
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.

Kids Night In Holiday Ornament and Gift Making at Mosaic Studios
2025-12-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Mosaic Creative Studios, 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, 53045, United States
Drop the kids off at Mosaic for Holiday Kids Night In! Kids will be able to enjoy a night of food, friends and fun at Mosaic. We will also be making Holiday Ornaments and Art Gifts with Joyosity Studios!
During the evening kids will have Pizza, snacks and Juice provided and have a bunch of fun with new and old friends!
$45
To Register Click Belowhttps://forms.gle/8vaxSUDB2e92fxcy9

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.

Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo (December Dates)
2025-12-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, 53226, United States
November 21 – December 31 / 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (admission gates close at 8:15 p.m.)

Dec. 3-31; except closed Dec 8-9, 15-16, 24-25
Wild Lights and frosty nights! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening under the stars in an illuminated destination glowing with a variety of animal-themed light displays.
And celebrate opening night of Wild Lights — Nov. 21 — with a special drone show at 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Watch as your favorite animals appear in the sky! Weather permitting.
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.

Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53214, United States
Public Ice Skating! Check The Website for additional times.
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 Hoops Showdown at The Fiserv Forum
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Milwaukee Hoops Showdown
Wisconsin vs. Villanova DEC 19, 2025 / FRIDAY@ 7:00 PM
Wisconsin will face Villanova and Milwaukee will take on South Dakota State at the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown on Dec. 19 at Fiserv Forum!
The game schedule is as follows:
4:00pm: UW-Milwaukee vs. South Dakota State
7:00pm: Wisconsin vs. Villanova
Intersport, a Chicago-based sports marketing and events agency, will manage all aspects of the event.
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
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.

Milwaukee Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition
For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets and eye-popping special effects, it’s a dazzling Christmas feast with enough theatrical goodies to fill any sized stocking hung by the chimney with care.
Nov. 25 – Dec. 24, 2025
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 Ballet's The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer's Imaginarium
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets 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.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Skylight Music Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
November 14 – December 28, 2025
Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical adventure. Follow biblical superstar Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, through his trials, tribulations, and triumphs, after his jealous brothers sell him into slavery.
From outcast to Pharaoh’s right-hand man, Joseph’s journey is a joyous explosion of catchy tunes, dazzling colors, and irresistible energy. This high-spirited show is perfect for all ages and will fill your holidays with laughter and song.
This production will be a true community experience with several local children’s choirs joining in on the fun! Join us for a spectacular celebration of family, forgiveness, and the power of dreams – a Technicolor® spectacle you won’t want to miss this holiday season!
Recommended for ages 6 and 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.

Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
2025-12-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Jellystone Park Caledonia, 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, 53108, United States
Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights

📍8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108📅 Select Saturdays and Sundays in December: December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st

Enjoy a magical morning with Santa on select Saturdays and Sundays in December! This 60-minute experience includes breakfast, a meet-and-greet with Santa and storybook characters, donut decorating, crafts, and a goodie bag for kids. Head to the Christmas Carnival of Lights website for more details.
Breakfast time is the best time (when it’s with Santa).
Join us for a magical Breakfast with Santa on select Saturdays & Sundays in December! This festive 60-minute experience allows guests to meet, mingle, and snap photos with Santa!
Guests can also meet Jax, Sofia, or Evy the Evergreen, the beloved characters from our holiday storybook.
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.

Baby's First Book Club at Wonderland Bookshop Shorewood
2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Wonderland Bookshop, 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 53211
Join us for Baby’s First Book Club!
Designed especially for our littlest “readers” (though children of all ages are welcome), this club offers a chance for families to connect, share stories, and build community. To ensure an inviting environment, meetings will take place before the store opens, every third Saturday of the month. Please RSVP each month if you plan to attend so we can prepare a cozy and comfortable space.
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.

Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays (Franklin)
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Luxe Golf Bays FRANKLIN, 7065 South Ballpark Drive, Franlin, 53132, United States
Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays
📍7065 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin📅 Multiple Saturdays & Sundays – 9am / 11am Seatings
Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Bo Vine (the mascot of the Milwaukee Milkmen!), a complimentary family photo, and fun holiday activity stations for kids.
🎅 BRUNCH WITH SANTA & BO VINE AT LUXE GOLF BAYS! 🐮
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and waffles with a side of Christmas magic! Gather the family and join us at Luxe Golf Bays for a joyful Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine — the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations.
Indulge in an amazing brunch buffet full of family favorites that’ll have everyone going back for seconds! Enjoy mouthwatering entrées like Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs topped with chives, and Sliced Ham, plus all the delicious sides — from crispy Bacon and Breakfast Sausage Links to fresh Fruit and Crudité Platters. Don’t forget the Assorted Breads and Golden Waffles, all served with plenty of holiday cheer! Pair your plate with a cozy cup of coffee, hot cocoa, or refreshing juice.
🎄 Here’s what’s in store for your visit:
✨ A magical morning filled with holiday joy and laughter
🍽️ Festive menu crafted by Chef Eric Zangara
🎅 A special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus — straight from the North Pole!
🐮 Bo Vine, the Milwaukee Milkmen’s beloved mascot, will be Santa’s holiday helper!
📸 A complimentary family photo keepsake to capture the moment
📮 Fun activity stations for kids of all ages
📅 Dates: November 29–30, December 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21
🕘 Two Seatings Each Day: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (each session lasts 90 minutes)
GETTING HERE IS EASY!
📍Luxe Golf Bays, 7065 S. Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI 53132
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.

Cocoa and Claus at Betty Brinn Children's Museum
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Santa Claus is returning to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on December 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.! Families can enjoy Santa Story Times, build cocoa-catapults and tinker trees in our Be A Maker space and snap a festive family photo!
Hot chocolate is included in your event ticket and is provided by Stone Creek Coffee.
Members: $8 | Non-Members: $20
Museum staff will take family portraits with Santa on-site. Photos will be emailed to participating families on December 22. Special event tickets are required for Museum Entry from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. General admission check-in will begin at 12 p.m.
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.

Breakfast with Santa at The Dr Martin Luther King Community Center MKE
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center, 1531 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, 53205, United States
Saturday, Dec. 20 at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 531 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: For children ages 5 to 12
Cost: Free
Capacity: First 150 kids only
The first 150 children will enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring French toast sticks, eggs, sausage, and juice. Each child will receive a wristband for a free toy and a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the larger toys. Families can also enjoy selfie pictures with Santa. Please bring your phone or camera to capture the moment.
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 at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend
2025-12-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary, 1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Christmas at the Zoo is a daytime event that’s open daily from November 23rd through December 31st.
Walk or drive through in the comfort of your own car, relax, and enjoy the wildlife along with the unique holiday displays and decorations. The drive-through experience takes approximately one hour.
After your journey through the zoo, enjoy access to the petting zoo and a cozy, crackling campfire. Animal feed for the petting zoo is available for purchase in the gift shop.
The hours are from 9am-3:30pm. $15 per adult, $10 per child (ages 2 & under are FREE). No reservations needed, you can pay at the drive-up ticket booth. Last cars or walkers admitted at 3pm.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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.

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
2025-12-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Saturdays & Sundays
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.

Included with General Admission
Last call at 3:15 pm

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 Show at The Domes
2025-12-20 09:00 - 16:00 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Show Dome Theme: Holiday Show
Monday-Friday:
9am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday:
9am-4pm
Closed:
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
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.

Animal Encounters at Discovery World
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm

Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly animals.
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.

Up on the Rooftop: Brunch with Santa at Il Cervo DWN MKE
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Il Cervo, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, 53203, United States
Up on the Rooftop: Brunch with Santa at Il Cervo
📍Il Cervo Restaurant, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Celebrate the season high above the Deer District at Il Cervo’s Up on the Rooftop: Brunch with Santa. Enjoy a festive holiday buffet featuring brunch favorites, Il Cervo classics, a carving station with roasted sirloin and herb-roasted turkey, and a pancake and French toast bar for the kids. Adults can sip mimosas from the Mimosa Bar, while kids enjoy the Hot Chocolate Bar and cookie decorating station.
Enjoy a festive holiday buffet featuring brunch favorites, Il Cervo classics, a carving station with roasted sirloin and herb-roasted turkey, a pancake and French toast bar for the kids, and an irresistible dessert display. Adults can sip mimosas from the Mimosa Bar, while kids enjoy the Hot Chocolate Bar and cookie decorating station. With cozy décor, family-friendly fun, photos with Santa, and a touch of rooftop magic, this is Milwaukee’s most joyful holiday morning. Adults $65 | Children 5–12 $35 | Under 5 Free Reservations available from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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 Fest at Havenwoods State Forest MKE
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53209, United States
Winter Fest is a wonderful, family-friendly event in Wisconsin’s only urban state forest! Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores; make crafts and memories. Come out for a great day! (The snowshoes will be ready in case of snow)
Schedule

All day: Make a Winter Ornament. Guided hikes at 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Keep warm with hot chocolate.
Morning: Nature Tales: Enjoy a wintry story with forest staff
Afternoon: Animal Meet & Greet and Campfire & S’mores: Meet some animals inside and make a s’more outdoors!

This event will be held rain or shine.
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 Midwest's Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Shady Lane Greenhouse, W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year.

From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, moving into a 4,800-square-foot space located in The House of Blooms. Today, with 16 tracks stretching over 2,000 feet, the display features a stunning collection of passenger, freight, diesel, steam, and cogwheel mountain trains.

Train enthusiasts of all ages come from far & wide to experience this engaging display. Surrounded by table & chair settings, you can enjoy hours perusing all the details of the trains, the track and the landscape, by yourself or with your family.

Visit us on weekends to witness this incredible, ever-evolving masterpiece in action. Trains run every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Everyone is welcome, and it’s FREE.

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.

Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Holly Jolly Jubilee and Gingerbread Village at Apple Holler
2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Apple Holler, 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, 53177, United States
Get Into the Spirit of the Season!
Holly Jolly Jubilee Dates for 2025

Saturdays: December 6th, 13th, & 20th

Sundays: December 7th, 14th, & 21st

Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition filled with laughter, magic, and memories that will last a lifetime. Apple Holler’s Holly Jolly Jubilee is a fun, family-friendly experience that celebrates everything we love about the holidays—complete with a special visit from Santa himself!
North Pole Barn & Gingerbread Village 10:00AM-3:00PM
Sing Along Shows at 10:30, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, and 1:30PM
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.
