Holiday Lights & Christmas Events
Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.
The Nutcracker Presented by Lake Country Dance
The beloved Nutcracker ballet performed by Lake Country Dance in Sussex.
Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall
Get holiday photos with Santa at Southridge Mall in Greendale.
Meet “Peppermint” the Christmas Pony
Meet Peppermint the Christmas Pony at Lake Country Family Fun—free holiday fun.
Illuminated Walk Through Country Christmas
Walk through illuminated holiday scenes at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee.
113th Annual City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting
Watch Milwaukee's 113th annual Christmas tree lighting at Fiserv Forum Plaza.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Holiday lights and festive decorations across downtown Milwaukee parks.
Delafield Tree Lighting
Free tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Delafield with holiday cheer.
Deer District Holiday Market
Shop and celebrate at Deer District's holiday market opening with tree lighting.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The beloved Dr. Seuss holiday classic comes to life on stage at Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Family-friendly Dr. Seuss musical bringing holiday classic to life at Marcus Center.
Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
Festive holiday décor and village displays at Milwaukee Public Museum.
The Santa Experience
Premium Santa photo experience with treats and holiday magic for young children.
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.
Aspire Nutcracker Tea
Dance center holiday tea featuring Nutcracker-themed performances and treats.
The Corners of Brookfield Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting celebration at The Corners of Brookfield—festive family fun.
Kids Market at Country Christmas
Kids market with shopping & activities at Country Christmas event.
Celtic Christmas Boutique
Celtic Christmas Boutique at CelticMKE
Santa’s Arrival at Southridge Mall
Santa arrives at Southridge Mall for holiday photos and seasonal cheer.
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Free holiday party with Santa at a local greenhouse in Menomonee Falls.
First Stage Presents Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
First Stage brings Dr. Seuss's holiday classic to life with a theatrical adaptation perfect for families.
Wild Lights Drive Thru
Drive-thru holiday light spectacular at Milwaukee County Zoo.
Hanukkah Celebration Story Time
Family celebration of Hanukkah with stories, crafts, and hands-on activities at the library.
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.
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.
An Enchanted Christmas at Glacier Rock Farms
Holiday farm experience with Santa, activities, and festive fun in Lebanon.
A Christmas Carol: the Musical
Musical theater adaptation of the holiday classic at Lake Country Playhouse.
Hilton Milwaukee Tree Farm (NEW for 2026!)
Pick your own Christmas tree at Hilton Milwaukee's new tree farm.
Winter Wondermaze
Wander a star-lit maze of 500+ evergreens with holiday surprises at Hart Park.
Annual Pfister Tree Lighting Ceremony
Watch Santa light the Pfister Hotel's spectacular lobby tree at this Milwaukee holiday tradition.
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna
Celebrated Vienna Boys Choir performs beloved Christmas music and classical repertoire.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey's Grinch on screen with live orchestra score—holiday magic at Milwaukee Symphony.
Whitefish Bay Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting 2026
Community holiday celebration featuring a stroll and festive tree lighting in Whitefish Bay.
Wild Lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Festive holiday light display throughout Milwaukee County Zoo's grounds.
Greendale Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Greendale Village Hall's annual tree lighting ceremony.
Hilton Christmas Tree Farm
Hilton Christmas Tree Farm at Hilton Milwaukee
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr. Seuss' Grinch film with live orchestral score—holiday magic for families.
Christmas Trains on the East Troy Electric Railroad
Ride Santa's Christmas Train to the North Pole Workshop at the East Troy Railroad Museum.
Menomonee Falls Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Menomonee Falls' annual Christmas tree lighting at Centennial Plaza.
Storytime with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy holiday storytelling sessions in the theater at Discovery World.
Breakfast with Santa
Holiday breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
Crescendo Christmas Market
Craft vendors and holiday shopping at Crescendo Christmas Market.
Wagon Rides at Country Christmas
Cozy wagon rides through holiday lights with hot chocolate at Country Christmas.
Christmas Trains at The East Troy Electric Railroad
Festive train rides with holiday decorations at East Troy Railroad Museum.
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.
Menomonee Falls Christmas Tree Lighting
Free downtown tree lighting ceremony with holiday cheer in Menomonee Falls.
Wagon Rides through Country Christmas Lights
Scenic wagon rides through twinkling holiday light displays at The Ingleside Hotel.
Cedarburg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Cedarburg's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Milwaukee Garden District Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Ceremony
Celebrate the season with your community at the Garden District's Winter Wonderland tree lighting.
Okauchee Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities
Tree lighting, holiday activities, and Santa at Okauchee American Legion.
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.
New Berlin Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting with Santa at New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center.
Live Nativity & Prayer Walk
Free live nativity scene and prayer walk at First Congregational Church in Oconomowoc.
Lannon Community Tree Lighting
Free community tree lighting at Lannon Village Hall.
North Lake Tree Lighting
Free Christmas tree lighting with Santa at North Lake Fire Station.
Hartland Lights
Free holiday tree lighting with Santa, caroling, and festive cheer in downtown Hartland.
Downtown Waukesha Tree Lighting
Free tree lighting at Waukesha's Rotunda downtown.
Christmas Tree Lighting, Sussex
Free Christmas tree lighting with Santa in Sussex.
Reader’s Theater: A Christmas Carol
A free Reader's Theater performance of A Christmas Carol at a local church.
Christmas at the Basilica: Uplifted
Christmas at the Basilica: Uplifted at Bel Canto Chorus
MKE Latin Legends
Dynamic Latin jazz ensemble rings in the holiday season with classic rhythms.
Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus
Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus at Milwaukee Food & City Tours
Christmas in the Ward
Milwaukee's 37th annual Christmas in the Ward—kick off the season in the Historic Third Ward.
WLC Christmas Festival Concert
Wisconsin Lutheran Choir performs sacred Christmas music and holiday favorites.
The Commercialists: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Commercialists perform Vince Guaraldi's beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas live with the Milwaukee Symphony.
Gethsemane ELCA Live Nativity
Free outdoor live nativity at Gethsemane ELCA—a seasonal holiday gathering for the whole family.
MainStage Academy of Dance Presents: The Nutcracker
Classic ballet production of The Nutcracker by MainStage Academy of Dance.
Santa is Coming to Okauchee Lions Park
Santa visits Okauchee Lions Park — photos and holiday fun.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa and admission to Home for the Holidays at Old World Wisconsin.
Shorewood Winterfest
Shorewood Winterfest: holiday stroll with Santa meet-and-greet & seasonal cheer.
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.
The Christmas Family Fun Fest
Church Christmas celebration with live nativity and family fun.
Elkhorn Christmas Card Town Parade
Free Christmas parade in Elkhorn with festive floats, music, and Santa.
East Troy Christmas Train Parade
Free Christmas train parade in East Troy Village Park Square—festive fun for the whole family.
Christmas on The Avenue West Allis, Parade, Tree Lighting and More
Downtown parade, tree lighting, and live music kick off the season.
Pewaukee Christmas Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting at Clark House Museum in Pewaukee.
Breakfast with the Reindeer, Delafield
Festive breakfast with reindeer and Santa at Revere's Well Street Tavern.
Oconomowoc Christmas Parade
Free holiday parade with Santa in Downtown Oconomowoc—a festive community tradition.
Mukwonago Magic (formerly Midnight Magic)
Mukwonago Magic brings free holiday fun—Christmas tree lighting, live nativity, Santa, parade & more.
Santa Cycle Rampage Ride For Charity
Festive bike ride in holiday costumes to raise funds for youth and family programs.
Milwaukee Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's beloved holiday classic features world-class dancers in a magical adaptation of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece.
Milwaukee Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's classic holiday production of The Nutcracker at Uihlein Hall.
Oconomowoc Tree Lighting
Free tree lighting in downtown Oconomowoc.
German Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
German-themed holiday market and tree lighting at Brookfield City Hall.
Annual Christmas/ Holiday Party for Adults Ages 45+
Annual Christmas/ Holiday Party for Adults Ages 45+ at Brookfield Conference Center
Santa's Dash Away 5K
Holiday-themed 5K & family fun run in historic Cedarburg with festive costumes and t-shirts.
DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
First Stage's musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic—Grinch-sized spectacle and holiday magic.
The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's classic holiday production at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
The Flamenco Nutcracker
Award-winning flamenco reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa, pancakes, and holiday cheer at The Starling.
Elm Grove Lights of Love & Village Tree Lighting
Free village tree lighting and Lights of Love ceremony in Elm Grove.
Waukesha Christmas Parade
Waukesha's signature free Christmas parade with floats, music, and Santa.
Christmas in Dousman, Santa Comes to Town
Free Christmas festival with Santa visiting downtown Dousman.
Hark! An Irish Christmas with Runa
Award-winning Celtic group RUNA brings festive Irish holiday music to life.
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.
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.
Jibaro Fest: A Puerto Rican Christmas Dinner and Show
Cultural gala celebrating Puerto Rican heritage with traditional dinner, music, and folkloric performances.
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.
Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls
Free European-style holiday market in downtown Menomonee Falls.
Home for the Holidays
Holiday festivities and Santa meet at Old World Wisconsin's historic village.
Santa at The Corners of Brookfield
Free Santa visit at The Corners of Brookfield—an easy holiday tradition for young kids.
Redeemer UCC Christmas Market Cookie Sale & Artisan Fair
Free holiday market with cookies, crafts, and artisan goods in Menomonee Falls.
Ben Rector
Ben Rector Christmas Tour brings holiday cheer to Riverside Theater.
Free Christmas 4 Kids event
Free Christmas celebration at church with activities for school-age kids.
11th Annual Black Nativity By Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes' beloved musical celebration of the nativity story.
Luminary Walk and Live Nativity at DaySpring
Luminary walk and live nativity performance at DaySpring in Pewaukee.
Skating with Santa
Skate on ice with Santa at Mullett Ice Center—free holiday fun for all ages.
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
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 MeatEater Christmas Tour
MeatEater host Steven Rinella hosts a festive hunt-themed holiday celebration tour.
Wild Lights Dogs After Dark
Dog-friendly holiday light walk at Milwaukee County Zoo with your pup.
Christmas with Chris Tomlin
Intimate Christmas worship and seasonal celebration with singer Chris Tomlin.