Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Costumes Needed at the Brookfield Library
Help the library's Halloween collection—costumes needed for a fun library program.
Scarecrow Lane
Halloween-themed walk through Retzer Nature Center featuring scarecrows and seasonal fun.
Día de los Muertos Celebrations at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with art, cultural traditions, and family activities at Milwaukee Art Museum.
China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Walk through illuminated lantern sculptures at Boerner Botanical Gardens—a dazzling seasonal light show.
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.
Dayspring Fall Harvest Fest
Free fall harvest celebration at DaySpring Preschool & Childcare in Pewaukee.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Family-friendly spooky storytelling, games, and performances celebrating Halloween at Old World Wisconsin.
Trick or Treat Trains at The East Troy Electric Railroad (*Advance Reservations Required*)
Halloween-themed train ride with trick-or-treating stops along the route.
Fall Pumpkin Fest at the MMSD West Basin Site MKE
Free fall festival with pumpkins and seasonal fun for all ages.
Pumpkin Party in the Park
Free Halloween-themed party in the park with trick-or-treating and outdoor movies.
WEAP | Total Spectrum's NEW Greenfield Learning Center Sensory-Friendly Open House & Trunk-or-Treat
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly trunk-or-treat and open house at Total Spectrum's new Greenfield center.
MKE REC’s Halloween Glen at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center
Halloween-themed nature center activities with trails, games, and spooky fun.
Betty BOO's Spooktacular
Spooky-themed play and activities at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Pumpkin Party
Free fall festival with costumes, trick-or-treating, activities & music at Davidson Park.
Trunk or Treat
Family-friendly trick-or-treating with a car show and live music.
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween trick-or-treating at Milwaukee County Zoo with pumpkin carving, festive décor & live music.
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween celebration at Milwaukee County Zoo with daytime family fun and spooky activities.
Cats At Large Witches' Ball
Family-friendly Witches' Ball with adoptable kittens and Halloween fun at Black Husky Brewing.
Day of the Dead Ofrendas
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with beautiful ofrendas at Latino Arts, Inc.
Gothic History Tour
Spooky guided ghost and gothic history tour of Cedarburg.
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.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Domes
Celebrate Day of the Dead with the Milwaukee Domes Alliance—altars, music, and cultural traditions.
Halloween Tea at The Pfister
Festive Halloween tea at the historic Pfister Hotel with special pricing for children.
St. Camillus Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair
Holiday art and craft fair at St. Camillus with unique gift ideas and family browsing.
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.
Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop
Build a festive fresh wreath at Grey House Studio this holiday season.
Merry & Bright
Festive holiday celebration with seasonal entertainment and decorations across Oak Creek.
Village Tree Lighting
Light up the holiday season at Wauwatosa's Village Tree Lighting, featuring the Tosa Cookie Trail.
The Village Christmas Market
European-style holiday market with festive shopping, treats, and warm seasonal vibes.
Tosa Cookie Trail
Holiday cookie trail featuring treats from local bakeries and cafés in Wauwatosa.
MKE Latin Legends
Dynamic Latin jazz ensemble rings in the holiday season with classic rhythms.
Light the Square
Holiday celebration lighting up Oak Creek town square with festive community cheer.
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 FBBG Holiday Gift Fair
Holiday gift fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens with vendors and seasonal shopping.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Over 40 years of holiday tradition: Mannheim Steamroller's iconic Christmas performance returns.
2026 Outdoor Holiday Market @Station 1846!
Holiday market with local vendors, live music & reindeer at Station 1846.
Christmas Market
Holiday market in Oak Creek with seasonal shopping and festive family activities.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs seasonal favorites at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
Holiday Tea at The Pfister
Festive Afternoon Tea experience at historic The Pfister Hotel.
Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Golden age of radio comes alive with holiday classics and comedy antics.
Wisconsin Philharmonic: An Old World Christmas
Wisconsin Philharmonic and area high school choirs celebrate the holidays.
World Ballet Company presents: The Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker brings dreams to life at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
The MeatEater Christmas Tour
MeatEater host Steven Rinella hosts a festive hunt-themed holiday celebration tour.
Christmas with Chris Tomlin
Intimate Christmas worship and seasonal celebration with singer Chris Tomlin.
Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
Billboard-charting classical crossover quartet Sons of Serendip performs holiday music.
Christmas With Lorie Line
The 'Queen of the Piano' returns with holiday joy and a concert grand piano.
MPAC Presents Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
Family holiday concert celebrating Celtic music traditions at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas
Violin sensation Blue Violin rocks the holidays with retro rock & roll.
Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: A Guaraldi Holiday
Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson's jazz quartet celebrates Guaraldi's holiday music.
Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
Celtic-themed Christmas music concert by Sean Heely at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Interactive online experience tracking Santa's Christmas Eve journey worldwide.
Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off presented by Toyota
Catch college hockey's holiday tournament Dec. 29–30 at Fiserv Forum.
MPAC Presents 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
Free community celebration honoring Dr. MLK Jr. at Marcus Performing Arts Center.