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Planetarium Programs – Waukesha
Planetarium shows featuring space & astronomy—inspiring wonder about the cosmos.
Turkey Trails
A kids' fun run and family race event at Veterans Park with a dedicated kids dash in the morning.
Marquette Women's Basketball vs New Jersey Institute of Technology
Marquette Women's Basketball vs New Jersey Institute of Technology at Marquette University Athletics
Kohl's Design It! Lab Open
Design and create take-home projects at Kohl's Design It! Lab on weekends.
Brahms Symphony No. 2
Gershwin, Bernstein, and Brahms performed live with pianist Joyce Yang.
Pre Thanksgiving Market
Pre-Thanksgiving farmers market with seasonal produce & local goods.
A Band Called Honalee
A modern folk trio inspired by Peter, Paul & Mary offers an interactive, energetic show for families.
Wild Lights
Walk through the zoo transformed by dazzling holiday lights Nov 20–Dec 31.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Holiday lights and festive decorations across downtown Milwaukee parks.
Ladies Night Out(side)
Ladies Night Out(side) at The Landing at Hoyt Park Beer Garden
Yoga + Beer at Lions Tail
Yoga + Beer at Lions Tail at Lion's Tail Brewing Co.
Celtic Christmas Boutique
Celtic Christmas Boutique at CelticMKE
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
Hands-on workshop to design your own Thanksgiving floral centerpiece.
Yoga for Nervous System Regulation with Akalai
Yoga for Nervous System Regulation with Akalai at Cedarburg Public Library
Treasure of the MUMmies at the Mitchell Park Domes
Mummy-themed exhibit at the botanical conservatory—spooky holiday fun at Mitchell Park Domes.
Special Olympics Young Athletes at Milwaukee Public Library
Adaptive sports training for young athletes with intellectual disabilities at the library.
Reel Movies for Real Needs: Sensory-Friendly Moviegoing Environment at Area Marcus Theatres
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly movie screenings at Marcus Theatres across Milwaukee.
Aspire Nutcracker Tea
Dance center holiday tea featuring Nutcracker-themed performances and treats.
Honors String Orchestra & UWM Symphony Orchestra and High School Honors Band performance
Honors String Orchestra & High School Honors Band perform with UWM Symphony.
FrostFest: Wisconsin’s Winter Festival at Ballpark Commons
Wisconsin's winter festival with activities, entertainment, and seasonal fun for the whole family.
The Santa Experience
Premium Santa photo experience with treats and holiday magic for young children.
The Dead Bolts
The Dead Bolts at Vivarium
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.
Lunch Money Bullies
Pop music concert—check venue for age policy and parental guidance.
3rd Annual Health & Wellness/Community Food Giveaway
Family-friendly health and food giveaway promoting wellness in the community.
Illuminated Walk Through Country Christmas
Stroll through twinkling lights and festive displays in this illuminated holiday walk.
Kids Market at Country Christmas
Kids market with shopping & activities at Country Christmas event.
Opera Scenes
UWM Opera Scenes presents fully staged excerpts from beloved operas.
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Free holiday party with Santa at a local greenhouse in Menomonee Falls.
Peck and Bushel Winter Market
Free seasonal market with crafts and festive finds at a local fruit company.
ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Free ABC learning academy for preschoolers at Milwaukee Central Library.
Holiday Folk Fair International
Holiday Folk Fair International at State Fair Park
The S.T.E.A.M. of Motorcycles
Discover the engineering and science behind motorcycles at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
The Girl, The Galaxy & The Giant Soundwave
Interactive science and sound installation at Discovery World—hands-on exploration of music and space.
Discover the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train
Discover the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
Festive holiday décor and village displays at Milwaukee Public Museum.
Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Meet live animals at Discovery World's interactive animal encounter program.
Kooky Cooky House at Shady Lane Greenhouse
Whimsical kids' craft activity building edible gingerbread creations.
Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
Interactive storytelling among art at Milwaukee Art Museum's galleries.
Wild Lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Glowing holiday light display throughout the Milwaukee County Zoo grounds.
Palmyra-Eagle Holiday Bazaar
Holiday bazaar with crafts, vendors, and seasonal shopping at a local school.
Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Craft Saturdays at the Brookfield Library
Weekly craft sessions at Brookfield Library—perfect for hands-on creative fun.
Turkey Trails 5K & 10K
Thanksgiving 5K & 10K race for families with timing, awards, and pie.
Annual Brookfield Winter Farmers Market
Free winter farmers market at Brookfield Square Mall with local produce & goods.
Nature Journal Club
Free nature journaling program for all skill levels at Big Bay Park.
The Corners of Brookfield Tree Lighting
Free holiday tree lighting celebration at The Corners of Brookfield—festive family fun.
The Nutcracker Presented by Lake Country Dance
Classic ballet production of The Nutcracker at Hamilton High School.
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Free storytime for babies and toddlers at Wonderland Bookshop in Shorewood.
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Family-friendly Dr. Seuss musical bringing holiday classic to life at Marcus Center.
Mercadera Thanksgiving Market
Holiday marketplace with local vendors at 3rd Street Market Hall.
Dust Off the Dress Dinner Party!
Dust Off the Dress Dinner Party! at Onesto
Milwaukee Panthers Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University Men's Basketball
Milwaukee Panthers Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University Men's Basketball at UW - Milwaukee Panther Arena
Marquette Golden Eagles Womens Basketball vs. Njit Women's Basketball
Watch college women's basketball at Marquette's Al McGuire Center.
The Girl, The Galaxy & The Giant Sound Wave
A dance/theater show about a girl exploring the galaxy at Discovery World.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The beloved Dr. Seuss holiday classic comes to life on stage at Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Elf Run 10K & 5K
Family-friendly holiday-themed 5K and 10K run at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Deadelijk
Deadelijk at Shank Hall
Mermaid Echo
Watch Mermaid Echo perform and learn about aquatic ecology at Discovery World.
The Lost Art of Letter Writing: A Storyteller-in-Residence Workshop
The Lost Art of Letter Writing: A Storyteller-in-Residence Workshop at The Pfister Hotel
Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield
Jump, flip & play at Sky Zone trampoline park's family fun day with special Sunday pricing.
Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE in Milwaukee
Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Free board games and gaming fun for kids at Tippecanoe Library.
Sci-Fi Family Day
Celebrate sci-fi with interactive exhibits, droids, board games & holograms at Discovery World.
Yamandu Costa: The Brazilian Guitar
Yamandu Costa: The Brazilian Guitar at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Marquette Golden Eagles Men's Basketball vs. Chicago State Cougars Men's Basketball
Marquette Golden Eagles take on Chicago State at Fiserv Forum.
8th Annual Milwaukee Chef Collaboration Dinner
8th Annual Milwaukee Chef Collaboration Dinner at Baird Center
Michigander
Michigander at Vivarium
Full Moon Sound Bath
Full Moon Sound Bath at Namaskar Studio
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.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
3 events farther afield.
Fall Harvest Cluster Dog Show
See hundreds of championship dogs compete at the Lake County Fairgrounds dog show.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's holiday musical at Weill Center—festive family theater.