Christmas Trains at the East Troy Electric Railroad
2025-12-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy, 53120, United States
Christmas Trains
November 28, 29, 30,
December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21
9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p*
​*No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, 21.
Santa’s Special Evening Trains
Fridays: Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19
Saturdays: Nov. 29, Dec. 13, 20
Wednesdays: Dec. 3, 10, 17
Departure: 5:00 pm
Our magical ride will take you from our East Troy Depot to Santa’s workshop located at the Elegant Farmer. Here children can visit Santa and take a photo with the jolly elf himself! Every child and toddler ticketholder will receive a gift upon the return to East Troy. The trolleys will be heated, and bathrooms are available in our East Troy Depot.
The total experience is two hours in duration, consisting of 30 minutes on the train to the Elegant Farmer, 1 hour at the Elegant Farmer, and a 30-minute train ride back to the East Troy Depot.
See the website for pricing, which varies depending on the day, the time, and the type of accommodations. Members receive reduced prices in all categories. Advance reservations required.
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.

Handmade Holidays at the Harley-Davidson Museum MKE
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
HANDMADE HOLIDAYS AT THE H-D MUSEUM
DECEMBER 6, 13 & 20, 10AM–4PM
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201

Get ready to rev up your holiday spirit with three Saturdays of festive, family-friendly fun at the Harley-Davidson Museum! Each Saturday features hands-on activities that let kids (and kids at heart) create, explore, and celebrate the season H-D style.
Craft your own metal repousse ornaments, design wearable reindeer headbands, and make moto-inspired holiday cards. Embark on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt through the Museum and top it all off with airbrush holiday tattoos to show off your seasonal spirit.
Special Saturday Surprises:

Dec 6: Tiny Treasures – A one-day-only pop-up of holiday-themed snow globes and ornaments from the H-D Archives.
Dec 13: MKE Maker’s Market Holiday Pop-Up – Shop handcrafted gifts and enjoy extra holiday cheer.
Dec 20: Santa & Friends – Snap a pic and share a smile with Santa and his crew from 11 AM–3 PM!

Included with Museum admission. Don’t miss these magical Saturdays of creativity, community, and chrome!
Get 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.

Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-12-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Deck the Streets and Village…There’s no place like MPM for the holidays!
November 16, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Wednesdays through Mondays
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of MPM’s most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed into a winter wonderland.
Stroll through our decorated Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Villageexhibits, attend a concert by the Florentine Opera, learn about European traditions from our docents, snap a pic with Santa, or indulge in festive food and drink during an after-hours party.
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.

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park MKE (Weather Permitting)
2025-12-20 10:00 - 20:00 | Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
December through Early March 2026 (weather permitting): See website for updates
Red Arrow Park
414.289.8791 | countyparks.com
Ice skate in the heart of Downtown at the “Slice of Ice” rink while surrounded by twinkling lights and dazzling décor. Skate rentals are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Ice skating is free with your own skates.
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.

ABC Academy at Central Library
2025-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch – Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
ABC Academy
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Central Library – 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
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 North Shore Boulangerie
2025-12-20 10:30 - 13:00 | North Shore Boulangerie, 4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, 53211, United States
Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie
📍4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211📅 December 13 & 20 2025
Treat your family to a magical morning at North Shore Boulangerie, featuring a visit from Santa himself! Enjoy a festive prix fixe lunch surrounded by the bakery’s stunning gingerbread village display. 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.

Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
2025-12-20 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.

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Lunch with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie in Shorewood
2025-12-20 11:00 - 13:30 | WI
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
2025-12-20 11:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall
2025-12-20 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
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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.

White Christmas (1954) at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2025-12-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Avalon Theater, 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
“White Christmas” spins the romantic and humorous tale of Bob Wallace and Phil Davis (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye), two Army buddies who became a top-notch musical comedy team after the war and are now the toast of Broadway. While on the road in Florida, the stars become involved with twe aspiring singers, the sister act of Betty and Judy (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen). Despite some romantic complications between the couples, everything ends on a happy note when Christmas Eve brings rave reviews for the show and much-needed snowfall!
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
2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00 | WI
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.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)
2025-12-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Avalon Theater, 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family?
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) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)
2025-12-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Rosebud Cinema, 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, 53213, United States

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) at The Times Cinema
2025-12-20 12:30 - 15:00 | Times Cinema, 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States

Milwaukee Ballet's The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer's Imaginarium
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
2025-12-20 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.

Bedazzled Christmas Tree Painting on Canvas: Art Class at 3rd Street Market Hall MKE
2025-12-20 14:30 - 16:30 | 3rd Street Market Hall, 275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Children’s Art Classes of Menomonee Falls is holding a workshop on December 20th from 2:30 to 4:30. Join us for a festive afternoon full of Christmas tree painting, bedazzling, and yummy treats to enjoy!
Recommended ages are 6 and up. Cost is $29 per person.
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
2025-12-20 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.
