Milwaukee With Kids

Breakfast with Santa at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel MKE
2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 EAST KILBOURN, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Seating Times: 9 – 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Start a new holiday tradition at Saint Kate’s Brunch with Santa and create lifelong memories! Guests will have the opportunity to experience a plentiful brunch in Saint Kate’s festive ballroom and visit with the jolly man himself. We will have chefs in the ballroom griddling up waffles with all the trimmings, along with traditional buffet favorites.
In addition to photos with Santa, which are highly encouraged, every child will receive a special gift and will be able to make crafts while composing a handwritten letter to Santa.
Adults: $72, Children (Ages 3-10): $35, Children 2 & under: Free
For online reservations, please visit here.
To make a reservation over the phone, please call 877.704.5340 or 414.935.5950.
Reservations are required with full pre-payment via credit card. Reservations are refundable if canceled 72 hours prior to the event. Tax and a 24% service charge will be added to all reservations.

Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood
2025-12-14 09:00 - 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.

Salute with Santa Waffle Bar Breakfast in Hubertus
2025-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | WI
Santa Claus is coming to town, in Hubertus to be exact. Bring the kids out to American Legion Post 522 from 9am until noon on Sunday December 14th for a waffle bar breakfast and some hot chocolate, and then say hi to Santa. Breakfast is $10 per person.
All proceeds will go to help support local Veterans and Active Military and families.

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)
2025-12-14 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.

Candy Cane Course at Estabrook Park
2025-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Estabrook Park, 4400 N. Estabrook Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 53211
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes:
-Great swag with a designer shirt & custom medal
-Chip-timing with live results and awards
-Free photos
-Delicious treats waiting at the finish line
… and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!
5k/12k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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.

Breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Hotel MKE
2025-12-14 08:30 - 12:30 | The Pfister Hotel, 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Back by popular demand! Our Breakfast with Santa is a holiday experience that creates lifelong memories. Start a new tradition or continue one with a jolly breakfast collection with Santa and his elves in The Pfister’s newly-renovated Grand Ballroom. We will have chefs griddling up pancakes with all the fixings, along with everyone’s traditional breakfast favorites. Every child will receive a special gift, can write a letter to Santa, and can make crafts during their experience! Complimentary professional family photos with Santa will also be available.
Choose from seatings between 8:30 – 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Reservations required. Credit card guarantee required. 72-hour cancellation notice required or full amount is charged.
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.

Skating With Santa at Mullet Ice Center (Hartland)
2025-12-14 08:30 - 10:30 | Mullett Ice Center, 700 North Ave, Hartland, 53029, United States
Wishmakers of Wisconsin is hosting the 5th Annual Skating with Santa, presented by Fiserv and Landmark Credit Union, at the Mullet Ice Center in Hartland.
Join us on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, from 8:30am-10:30am and enjoy a morning with live reindeer, Santa, a hot chocolate bar, cookie decorating, and of course ice skating. Digital, professional photos with Santa will be provided to all families. This event sold out last year, don’t wait – buy your tickets now!
Ticket is inclusive to all of the fun winter activities for kids: meeting Santa and his reindeer, outdoor hot chocolate bar, free skate rental and access to skating rink from 9am-10am, meet and greet with your favorite characters, and an amazing goody bag to take home with you!
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)
2025-12-14 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.

Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays (Eagle, WI)
2025-12-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI, 53119, United States
Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays (Eagle, WI)
📅 Dates: December 6–7 & 13–14, 2025 (Breakfast 8–10 a.m., Home for the Holidays 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)📍 Location: Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI
After a 10-year break, Breakfast with Santa is back at Old World Wisconsin this December! Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast, meet Santa, and snap a photo together inside the site’s beautifully rustic 1897 Clausing Barn. Each child receives a special holiday teddy bear gift, and your ticket includes admission to Home for the Holidays, where you can explore 20+ immersive experiences across the historic grounds. Families can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, craft-making, live music, and even a visit with Krampus and a 14-foot Yule Goat.
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 Florian Park Conference & Event Center Germantown
2025-12-14 08:00 - 12:00 | WI
Our yearly tradition, Breakfast With Santa, will take place on Sunday, December 14th, from 8:00-12:00 at the Florian in Germantown. Tickets are available now!
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand along with their Reindeer!
TICKET PRICES (FEES INCLUDED):

Adults (ages 11+) – $15.00

Children (ages 2-10) – $12.00

Children (under 2) – FREE (please purchase a ticket to ensure each child receives a goodie bag from Santa)

N111W18611 Mequon Rd, Germantown, WI 53022

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.

Birth-Tay: A Taylor Swift Celebration at The Argo Whitefish Bay
2025-12-13 20:00 | The Argo, 334 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, 53217
Celebrate Taylor’s birthday with a full-on fan-fueled tribute night—hits, eras, singalongs, and all the Swiftie energy at The Argo.

🎟️ Note: $1 from every ticket sold goes to a fund benefiting local artist mental health & wellbeing.
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. Full bar & kitchen open all night.
Presented by 22 & good 4 u, this night pays tribute to Taylor Swift on her birthday with a curated set of hits, deep cuts and era‑moments that span her career. Fans of “Fearless,” “1989,” “Midnights,” and beyond will get to celebrate the music, the memories and the community around it.
This traveling tribute night has popped up across the country, bringing together Swifties for a nonstop set of fan favorites, deep cuts, and scream-along anthems—from “All Too Well” to “Cruel Summer.” It’s not a cover band, and it’s not karaoke—it’s a DJ-driven live experience built to celebrate the catalog and the culture around it.
Whether you’re a longtime die‑hard or just discovering her catalogue, this event offers a fun, inclusive space to sing along, share the energy and step into the soundtrack.

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.

Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center
2025-12-13 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.

Milwaukee Ballet's The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer's Imaginarium
2025-12-13 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.

Milwaukee Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
2025-12-13 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.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
2025-12-13 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.

Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity at The Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.

Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
2025-12-13 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.

Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Tosa Block Party, 10600 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN!
EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with us, where everything is awesome, while
you go enjoy an well deserved break.
Supervised LEGO play, pizza, juice box, 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.

Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo (December Dates)
2025-12-13 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.

Jingle Bus Tours (Weather Permitting) at Red Arrow Park MKE
2025-12-13 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.

Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
2025-12-13 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

White Christmas (1954): Seasons Screenings at The Oriental Theatre Milwaukee
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.

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.
