Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Treasure of the MUMmies at the Mitchell Park Domes
Fall-themed exhibition celebrating mums and seasonal decorations at Mitchell Park Domes.
Skating with Santa
Glide on ice with Santa at Mullett Ice Center this winter holiday season.
Illuminated Walk Through Country Christmas
Stroll through festive illuminated Christmas scenes at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee.
Illuminated Walking Night through Country Christmas
Enchanting evening stroll through Country Christmas's glowing holiday trail at Ingleside Hotel.
West Vliet Street Holiday Happenings 2026
Two-day holiday shopping festival on West Vliet Street celebrating local Milwaukee businesses.
Holiday Market at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green
Holiday shopping, handcrafted gifts & seasonal treats at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.
Holiday Craft Fair at Christ the Life in Waukesha
Free holiday craft fair at Christ the Life Preschool.
Reindeer Village (Cascade)
Meet and visit with reindeer at a festive holiday village experience.
Fall Into Winter Fest
Lollipop lane, games, snacks & fun at a school fundraiser Fall into Winter Fest.
A Legacy of Joy: 5th Annual Community Christmas Tree Decorating Celebration
Free community tree decorating celebration at Milwaukee Public Library.
Christmas Parade, Hartford
Free festive parade with Santa in downtown Hartford—classic holiday fun for the whole family.
Home Plate for the Holidays
Holiday celebration at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
re:Craft and Relic Holiday Market at Milw. Co. Sports Complex
Holiday market with 160+ vintage, handmade, and upcycled vendor booths, live music, and food.
Mistletoe Market at Immanuel Church – Brookfield
Free holiday craft market at Immanuel Church in Brookfield.
Germantown Christmas Parade Festival & Tree Lighting
Christmas parade, festival, and tree lighting with Santa in Germantown.
re:Craft and Relic Once upon a Holiday Market
Holiday craft market with vendor booths at Milwaukee County Sports Complex.
Cozy Christmas Candle Making
Create custom festive candles with a veteran candle artist at Story Hill FireHouse.
Chanukah Storytime & Menorah Craft
Chanukah storytime plus menorah craft at Wonderland Bookshop.
2026 Brickyard Holiday Jamboree at The Bavarian Bierhaus
Holiday jamboree celebration at The Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale.
Folk Art Workshop: Polish Christmas Ornaments (Part 2)
Learn to craft traditional Polish paper Christmas ornaments at the Polish Center.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Downtown holiday lights and seasonal activities light up three Milwaukee parks.
Milwaukee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free holiday tree-lighting ceremony with fireworks at Pere Marquette Park.
Delafield Tree Lighting
Free tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Delafield with holiday cheer.
Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
Deck the Streets and Village holiday décor and experiences at Milwaukee Public Museum.
Wild Lights
Walk through the Milwaukee County Zoo transformed with glowing lights and nighttime magic (Nov–Dec).
Wild Lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Glowing holiday light display throughout the Milwaukee County Zoo grounds.
Peck and Bushel Winter Market
Free seasonal market with crafts and festive finds at a local fruit company.
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Free holiday party with Santa at a local greenhouse in Menomonee Falls.
Kids Market at Country Christmas
Kids market with shopping & activities at Country Christmas event.
Palmyra-Eagle Holiday Bazaar
Holiday bazaar with crafts, vendors, and seasonal shopping at a local school.
The Corners of Brookfield Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting celebration at The Corners of Brookfield—festive family fun.
Story Time with Santa at the EIG Holiday Mercantile
Meet Santa, hear holiday stories, and explore the festive Holiday Mercantile—free family fun in Waukesha.
The Santa Experience
Premium Santa photo experience with treats and holiday magic for young children.
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Family-friendly Dr. Seuss musical bringing holiday classic to life at Marcus Center.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The beloved Dr. Seuss holiday classic comes to life on stage at Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Turkey Trails 5K & 10K
Thanksgiving 5K & 10K race for families with timing, awards, and pie.
Burn Boot Camp Oconomowoc’s Annual North Pole Party
Family-friendly North Pole celebration with holiday fun and festive cheer; free at Burn Boot Camp.
Wild Lights Drive Thru
Drive-thru holiday light spectacular at Milwaukee County Zoo.
Bikes and Lights at Country Christmas
Decorate your bike and ride through Country Christmas with live holiday music.
Country Christmas Bikes and Lights
Holiday bike-themed lights display and activities at The Ingleside Hotel.
German Christmas Market, Oconomowoc
Free German-themed holiday market with crafts, food & Santa.
Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop
Build a festive fresh wreath at Grey House Studio this holiday season.
Winter Wondermaze
Wander a star-lit maze of 500+ evergreens with holiday surprises at Hart Park.
An Enchanted Christmas at Glacier Rock Farms
Holiday farm experience with Santa, activities, and festive fun in Lebanon.
Hilton Milwaukee Tree Farm (NEW for 2026!)
Pick your own Christmas tree at Hilton Milwaukee's new tree farm.
Sugar & Spice Gingerbread House Workshop 2026
Build and decorate your own gingerbread house at The Pfister Hotel.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey's Grinch on screen with live orchestra score—holiday magic at Milwaukee Symphony.
Annual Pfister Tree Lighting Ceremony
Watch Santa light the Pfister Hotel's spectacular lobby tree at this Milwaukee holiday tradition.
A Christmas Carol: the Musical
Musical theater adaptation of the holiday classic at Lake Country Playhouse.
Whitefish Bay Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting 2026
Community holiday celebration featuring a stroll and festive tree lighting in Whitefish Bay.
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna
World-renowned boys' choir performs festive Christmas repertoire.
The Edgewater Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free tree lighting with Santa at The Edgewater Madison.
Cave of Lights
Explore a historic cave transformed with holiday lights and seasonal décor underground.
Breakfast with Santa
Holiday breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr. Seuss' Grinch film with live orchestral score—holiday magic for families.
Crescendo Christmas Market
Craft vendors and holiday shopping at Crescendo Christmas Market.
Christmas Trains on the East Troy Electric Railroad
Ride Santa's Christmas Train to the North Pole Workshop at the East Troy Railroad Museum.
Glow Skate @ Eble Park Ice Arena
Glow-themed ice skating experience at Eble Park Ice Arena in Brookfield.
Kooky Cooky House at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Whimsical gingerbread-house decorating experience at Shady Lane Greenhouse.
FrostFest: Wisconsin’s Winter Festival at Ballpark Commons
Wisconsin's winter festival featuring seasonal activities and entertainment at Ballpark Commons.
Storytime with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy holiday storytelling sessions in the theater at Discovery World.
Menomonee Falls Christmas Tree Lighting
Free downtown tree lighting ceremony with holiday cheer in Menomonee Falls.
Christmas Trains at The East Troy Electric Railroad
Festive train rides with holiday decorations at East Troy Railroad Museum.
Wagon Rides at Country Christmas
Cozy wagon rides through holiday lights with hot chocolate at Country Christmas.
West Bend Christmas Parade
Free Christmas parade with floats, music, and holiday cheer down West Bend's Main Street.
Father Christmas at the Pabst Mansion
Meet Father Christmas at the historic Pabst Mansion during the holiday season.
Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade
Free Christmas parade in downtown Menomonee Falls featuring Santa, holiday floats & festive cheer.
Wagon Rides through Country Christmas Lights
Scenic wagon rides through twinkling holiday light displays at The Ingleside Hotel.
Okauchee Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities
Tree lighting, holiday activities, and Santa at Okauchee American Legion.
Merry & Bright
Festive holiday celebration with seasonal entertainment and decorations across Oak Creek.
Home for the Holidays
Stroll a 19th-century village decorated for the holidays at Old World Wisconsin.
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.
Brookfield Village Holiday Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting with live music in Brookfield.
Tosa Cookie Trail
Holiday cookie trail featuring treats from local bakeries and cafés in Wauwatosa.
New Berlin Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting with Santa at New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center.
Downtown Waukesha Tree Lighting
Free tree lighting at Waukesha's Rotunda downtown.
MKE Latin Legends
Dynamic Latin jazz ensemble rings in the holiday season with classic rhythms.
MainStage Academy of Dance Presents: The Nutcracker
Classic ballet production of The Nutcracker by MainStage Academy of Dance.
Hartland Lights
Free holiday tree lighting with Santa, caroling, and festive cheer in downtown Hartland.
Christmas in the Ward
Milwaukee's 37th annual Christmas in the Ward—kick off the season in the Historic Third Ward.
Christmas Tree Lighting, Sussex
Free Christmas tree lighting with Santa in Sussex.
Lannon Community Tree Lighting
Free community tree lighting at Lannon Village Hall.
Light the Square
Holiday celebration lighting up Oak Creek town square with festive community cheer.
WLC Christmas Festival Concert
Wisconsin Lutheran Choir performs sacred Christmas music and holiday favorites.
North Lake Tree Lighting
Free Christmas tree lighting with Santa at North Lake Fire Station.
The Commercialists: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Commercialists perform Vince Guaraldi's beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas live with the Milwaukee Symphony.
Christmas on The Avenue West Allis, Parade, Tree Lighting and More
Downtown parade, tree lighting, and live music kick off the season.
East Troy Christmas Train Parade
Free Christmas train parade in East Troy Village Park Square—festive fun for the whole family.
Home for the Holidays
Victorian holiday celebration with decorated historic homes, shops & cabins at Old World Wisconsin.
Elkhorn Christmas Card Town Parade
Free Christmas parade in Elkhorn with festive floats, music, and Santa.
Pewaukee Christmas Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting at Clark House Museum in Pewaukee.
Oconomowoc Christmas Parade
Free holiday parade with Santa in Downtown Oconomowoc—a festive community tradition.
German Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
German-themed holiday market and tree lighting at Brookfield City Hall.
Oconomowoc Tree Lighting
Free tree lighting in downtown Oconomowoc.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa and admission to Home for the Holidays at Old World Wisconsin.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa in a historic 1897 barn at Old World Wisconsin.
Nature Hill Intermediate School Holiday Extravaganza
Holiday fun with pancakes, crafts, live music & Santa.
Santa's Dash Away 5K
Holiday-themed 5K & family fun run in historic Cedarburg with festive costumes and t-shirts.
Shorewood Winterfest
Shorewood Winterfest: holiday stroll with Santa meet-and-greet & seasonal cheer.
Wildlife In Need Center Holiday Meet & Greet
Meet rescued wildlife during the holiday season at Wildlife in Need Center.
DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
First Stage's musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic—Grinch-sized spectacle and holiday magic.
Tour Five Elegant Homes in the Ravenswood Neighborhood
Tour festive homes & enjoy baked goods in Ravenswood.
Santa Cycle Rampage Ride For Charity
Festive bike ride in holiday costumes to raise funds for youth and family programs.
The Christmas Family Fun Fest
Church Christmas celebration with live nativity and family fun.
Santa is Coming to Okauchee Lions Park
Santa visits Okauchee Lions Park — photos and holiday fun.
The Flamenco Nutcracker
Award-winning flamenco reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet.
Breakfast with the Reindeer, Delafield
Festive breakfast with reindeer and Santa at Revere's Well Street Tavern.
The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's classic holiday production at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Christmas in Dousman, Santa Comes to Town
Free Christmas festival with Santa visiting downtown Dousman.
Mannheim Steamroller
Over 40 years of holiday tradition: Mannheim Steamroller's iconic Christmas performance returns.
2026 FBBG Holiday Gift Fair
Holiday gift fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens with vendors and seasonal shopping.
Mistletoe Market Craft & Art Fair
Shop handmade crafts and art from local vendors at this festive holiday market.
Waukesha Christmas Parade
Waukesha's signature free Christmas parade with floats, music, and Santa.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa, pancakes, and holiday cheer at The Starling.
2026 Outdoor Holiday Market @Station 1846!
Holiday market with local vendors, live music & reindeer at Station 1846.
WISCONSIN VINTAGE FEST: HOLIDAY EDITION
Shop vintage and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Elm Grove Lights of Love & Village Tree Lighting
Free village tree lighting and Lights of Love ceremony in Elm Grove.
Hark! An Irish Christmas with Runa
Award-winning Celtic group RUNA brings festive Irish holiday music to life.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Hartland
Free holiday magic with the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolling into Hartland.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Stop, Benefiting Tosa Cares
Holiday Train with sparkling lights, live music & festive cheer in Wauwatosa.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Oconomowoc
Free festive Canadian Pacific Holiday Train experience in Oconomowoc.
Carriages with the Clauses
Festive carriage rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus through downtown.
Holiday Tree Lighting at the Brookfield Library
Free holiday tree lighting at Brookfield Library.
11th Annual Black Nativity
Black Arts MKE's annual Nativity celebration features African American performers.
11th Annual Black Nativity By Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes's beloved poem springs to life in this annual holiday celebration.
Photos with Santa at Zarminali Pediatrics
Free photos with Santa at a local pediatrics office—quick holiday fun for young kids.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Musical retelling of the true WWI Christmas Truce story at Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's beloved Holiday Concert at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
WLC Christmas Festival Band Concert
Holiday concert by Wisconsin Lutheran College Band with festive seasonal classics.
Christmas Market
Holiday market in Oak Creek with seasonal shopping and festive family activities.
Jimmy's Swingin' Jukebox Christmas
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra brings holiday swing classics to life in this festive yuletide concert.
Outdoor Live Nativity at Divine Redeemer Hartland
Free outdoor live nativity performance at Divine Redeemer in Waukesha.
Redeemer UCC Christmas Market Cookie Sale & Artisan Fair
Free holiday market with cookies, crafts, and artisan goods in Menomonee Falls.
Holiday Tea at The Pfister
Festive Afternoon Tea experience at historic The Pfister Hotel.
Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls
Free European-style holiday market in downtown Menomonee Falls.
Free Christmas 4 Kids event
Free Christmas celebration at church with activities for school-age kids.
Milwaukee Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's iconic holiday production of The Nutcracker at the Marcus Center.
Santa at The Corners of Brookfield
Free Santa visit at The Corners of Brookfield—an easy holiday tradition for young kids.
Luminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring
Luminary walk and live nativity performance at DaySpring in Pewaukee.
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
World Ballet Company's enchanting Nutcracker ballet at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa at Harley-Davidson Museum—holiday fun for the whole family.
The Makers Club Holiday Market
One-day holiday market with 55+ local makers, artists, and Wisconsin crafts.
Wisconsin Philharmonic: An Old World Christmas
Wisconsin Philharmonic and area high school choirs celebrate the holidays.
The MeatEater Christmas Tour
MeatEater host Steven Rinella hosts a festive hunt-themed holiday celebration tour.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
4 events farther afield.
Watertown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free holiday tree lighting ceremony with community gathering at Bentzin Family Town Square.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's holiday musical at Weill Center—festive family theater.
Watertown Holiday Parade of Lights
Free festive holiday parade with lights and Santa in downtown Watertown.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Enjoy the beloved Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert at Genesee Theatre.