Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-23 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo
2025-11-22 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-23 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.)

Nov. 21-29, Dec. 3-31; except closed Nov. 24-27, 30, Dec. 1-2, 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.

Disney's Newsies at Greendale Community Theatre
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Greendale High School, 6801 Southway, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
July 24 – August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here.
Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Sci-Fi Family Day at Discover World
2025-11-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Sci-Fi Family Day
Sunday, November 23, 20259:00 am – 3:30 pmJoin our celebration of all things science fiction and embark on an educational odyssey at Discovery World’s Sci-Fi Family Day!Dive into a universe of fun as you interact with droids, build epic Lego creations, and learn all about tabletop and board games. This exciting event is your chance to explore the fascinating intersection of STEM with the iconic characters and creations from your favorite sci-fi sagas. Perfect for fans of all ages, this is a day you won’t want to miss!*While costumes are encouraged, please keep in mind that this event was created to be friendly for all ages. No excessive gore, real weapons, vulgar language, or excessively revealing costumes will be allowed.
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
2025-11-23 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-24 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.

Holiday Show at The Domes
2025-11-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-24 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.

Santa's Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
2025-11-23 09:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-24 09:00 - 19:00 | Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Santa’s Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park!
Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way.
Santa’s Mailbox
November 10 – December 14
Cathedral Square Park
Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and his extra special helpers will ensure each child receives a personalized reply. Holiday spirit delivers the letters. No postage 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.

Visit the Midwest's Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
2025-11-23 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.

Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-11-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 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.

Holiday Folk Fair International at WI State Fair Park
2025-11-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Holiday Folk Fair International
A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin.
The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance; the World Café offering traditional dishes; the Tanzhauz, where attendees dance and sing along with a variety of musical stylings; the Coffee House, where patrons enjoy a beverage and baked goods while listening to talented musicians; Heritage Lane with unique traditions and customs through interactive exhibits; the International Bazaar, where cultural artifacts create a unique shopping experience; and the American Culinary Federation Chef’s Stage featuring local chefs preparing traditional cuisine.
View Admission Prices here.
Event Dates & Times:
Friday, November 21: 2pm-9pm
Saturday, November 22: 10am-9pm
Sunday, November 23: 10am-6pm
Please Note:
There may be a parking charge of $10 per vehicle or $5 per motorcycle to park at Wisconsin State Fair Park during any 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.

Mermaid Echo at Discovery World
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:30 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Sundays, Sept 7 | Nov 23 | Dec 21 at 11:00 am & 12:30 pm | Included with Admission

The enchanting underwater adventures of Mermaid Echo take center tank next month at Discovery World! Watch Echo’s spectacular performance as she teaches you all about freshwater and the creatures that call Lake Michigan home.

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
2025-11-23 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-24 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.

Soda with Santa at Sprecher Brewery
2025-11-23 11:30 - 15:30 | Sprecher Brewery, 701 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale, WI, 53209, United States
Soda with Santa is a fun, family friendly event! When you arrive, check in at the front desk and then wait to get your picture taken with Santa. Once you get your picture taken, you go on a brewery tour. On the tour, adults get four craft beer samples, and everyone gets unlimited soda samples.

While you’re on your tour, we use your picture to create a custom label and put that label on as many 12-packs of 16oz Root Beer bottles as you want! The bottles make a great gift or memento–some families even keep a bottle from every year. After your tour, you can opt to pick up your bottles right away or pick them up later.

The brewery tour costs $17 for adults and $11 for minors (children age 5 and under are FREE), plus a $1 ticketing fee that goes to staff. The ticket price includes the tour, a commemorative glass, unlimited soda samples, and the four craft beer samples for the adults!

For more information and to book your reservation, click here.

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

Deer District Holiday Market
2025-11-23 12:00 - 18:00 | Deer District, 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year!

📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum)
📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day)

Local vendors (16 shops this year!)

Santa visits, reindeer, & carolers

Letters to Santa station

Holiday eats & drinks

Free to attend

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.

Wicked: For Good Opens at Marcus Theaters
2025-11-23 12:00 - 21:00 | Marcus Theatres, WI, United States
Wicked: For Good
Rating: PG, for action/violence, some suggestive material and thematic material.
Synopsis: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
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
2025-11-23 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.

Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park
2025-11-23 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 Tree Lighting (Grafton)
2025-11-23 18:00 | Downtown Grafton, Grafton, WI, United States
Join us in Grafton for the Tree Lighting event!

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.

A Celtic Christmas at Uihlein Hall
2025-11-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
A Celtic Christmas November 23 at 6pm
Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance.
Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favorite carols.
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.

Little Mondays: Pumpkin Pie Cloud Dough at Little Sprouts
2025-11-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Little Sprouts, 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin
We’re kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we’ll explore DIY activities that we’ll build at the cafe and can be expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each learn and practice creating fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are great for siblings to join together.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we are ready! Your little one will love pretend baking with our pumpkin-pie scented cloud dough.

Ideal ages : 18 months – 5 years old (with caregiver, siblings welcome with their own tickets)
Some classes include swallowable materials – so use your judgement when signing up.
*We do use flour.*

What are we making?!
Pumpkin Pie Cloud Dough

Combining kitchen ingredients to create our cloud dough

Playing with an additional pre-mixed dough

Adding thoughtful materials to expand sensory play

What’s included in Little Mondays?

Admission for 1 child (ages 18mon – 5yr) – includes play time at Little Sprouts during class

All tools and ingredients needed to make our sensory bin

Community building while we DIY our base material together

Time for each child to explore their own material creations

Completed sensory material to take home

Each program is private (aka. open play is closed during class). Each class also includes play time. For our sensory activities, we’ll create the sensory material in class and caregivers will take the materials home to continue playing.

Little Mondays at Little Sprouts
2025-11-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Little Sprouts, 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin
We’re kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we’ll explore DIY activities that we’ll build at the cafe and can be expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each learn and practice creating fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are great for siblings to join together.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we are ready! Your little one will love pretend baking with our pumpkin-pie scented cloud dough.

Ideal ages : 18 months – 5 years old (with caregiver, siblings welcome with their own tickets)
Some classes include swallowable materials – so use your judgement when signing up.
*We do use flour.*

What are we making?!
Pumpkin Pie Cloud Dough

Combining kitchen ingredients to create our cloud dough

Playing with an additional pre-mixed dough

Adding thoughtful materials to expand sensory play

What’s included in Little Mondays?

Admission for 1 child (ages 18mon – 5yr) – includes play time at Little Sprouts during class

All tools and ingredients needed to make our sensory bin

Community building while we DIY our base material together

Time for each child to explore their own material creations

Completed sensory material to take home

Each program is private (aka. open play is closed during class). Each class also includes play time. For our sensory activities, we’ll create the sensory material in class and caregivers will take the materials home to continue playing. Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a friend of your choice.

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

Children & Families Series Celebrations at Washington Park Library
2025-11-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Washington Park, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Children & Families Series Celebrations
Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm
Washington Park Library – 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI
Find your new favorite book series by participating in art projects, science experiments, and imaginative play! From Easy Readers to chapter books, picture books to graphic novels, we’ll focus the fun each week on a series of excellent books.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
