Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Light Up the Lake Boat Parade & Fireworks-Oconomowoc
Illuminated boats parade and fireworks light up the lake in Oconomowoc.
Wales Party in the Park
Community celebration with fireworks, family activities, and festive fun in Wales.
Rosh Hashana Market
Festive Rosh Hashana celebration with food, shopping, crafts & activities for all ages.
Legends & Lore
After-dark storytelling, games & spooky adventures in the woods at Old World Wisconsin.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Spooky evening storytelling, games & performances at Old World Wisconsin—fun for kids, thrilling for older kids.
Oktoberfest Dinner Train at the East Troy RR
Oktoberfest-themed dinner train ride on the East Troy Railroad with German cuisine and festive atmosphere.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Family-friendly spooky storytelling, games, and performances celebrating Halloween at Old World Wisconsin.
Pumpkin Party
Free fall festival with costumes, trick-or-treating, activities & music at Davidson Park.
Day of the Dead Ofrendas
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with beautiful ofrendas at Latino Arts, Inc.
Milwaukee Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
Halloween-themed craft and vendor market with handmade finds.
Café con Arte: Day of the Dead Ofrendas
Warm up with coffee and churros while exploring Day of the Dead exhibits.
MPAC Presents Sugar Skull
Performance celebrating Día de Muertos traditions and culture at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Halloween Tea at The Pfister
Festive Halloween tea at the historic Pfister Hotel with special pricing for children.
Holiday Market 2026 by re:Craft and Relic
Holiday Market 2026 with 160+ artists, makers, live music, and food trucks—a two-day shopping fest.
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Family-friendly Dr. Seuss musical bringing holiday classic to life at Marcus Center.
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna
The legendary Vienna Boys Choir performs Christmas classics and holiday favorites.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Watch the beloved Jim Carrey film on the big screen while the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs the score live.
Home for the Holidays
Step into 19th-century holiday traditions at this living-history museum's festive village experience.
Village Tree Lighting
Light up the holiday season at Wauwatosa's Village Tree Lighting, featuring the Tosa Cookie Trail.
Film To Fork: Dining With Shrek
Watch Shrek with themed snacks at Oak Creek Performing Arts Center—an immersive movie experience.
WLC Christmas Festival Concert
Wisconsin Lutheran Choir performs sacred holiday music—a festive concert for families.
Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus
Festive bus tour of Milwaukee bakeries with holiday treats and seasonal cheer.
MKE Latin Legends
Dynamic Latin jazz ensemble rings in the holiday season with classic rhythms.
Christmas in the Ward
Milwaukee's 37th annual Christmas in the Ward—kick off the season in the Historic Third Ward.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa and admission to Home for the Holidays at Old World Wisconsin.
Home for the Holidays
Victorian holiday celebration with decorated historic homes, shops & cabins at Old World Wisconsin.
2026 Outdoor Holiday Market @Station 1846!
Holiday market with local vendors, live music & reindeer at Station 1846.
WLC Christmas Festival Band Concert
Wisconsin Lutheran College Band performs popular holiday music in a festive concert.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs seasonal favorites at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
Jimmy's Swingin' Jukebox Christmas
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra swings through classic holiday tunes in yuletide celebration.
Holiday Tea at The Pfister
Festive Afternoon Tea experience at historic The Pfister Hotel.
Wisconsin Philharmonic: An Old World Christmas
Wisconsin Philharmonic and area high school choirs celebrate the holidays.
Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Golden age of radio comes alive with holiday classics and comedy antics.
World Ballet Company presents: The Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker brings dreams to life at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
Christmas With Lorie Line
The 'Queen of the Piano' returns with holiday joy and a concert grand piano.
Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
Billboard-charting classical crossover quartet Sons of Serendip performs holiday music.
MPAC Presents Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
Family holiday concert celebrating Celtic music traditions at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
Celtic-themed Christmas music concert by Sean Heely at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: A Guaraldi Holiday
Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson's jazz quartet celebrates Guaraldi's holiday music.
Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas
Violin sensation Blue Violin rocks the holidays with retro rock & roll.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Interactive online experience tracking Santa's Christmas Eve journey worldwide.
MPAC Presents 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
Free community celebration honoring Dr. MLK Jr. at Marcus Performing Arts Center.