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Holiday Craft Fair at Christ the Life in Waukesha
Free holiday craft fair at Christ the Life Preschool.
4th Annual World Day of Remembrance
4th Annual World Day of Remembrance at ThriveOn King
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Free nature hike at Wehr Nature Center welcoming veterans and their families.
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.
Hillside Rebellion LIVE
Hillside Rebellion LIVE at Nashville North
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix performs Christmas music at Fiserv Forum.
Seth's Big Fat Jewish Broadway Show
Broadway stars perform a celebratory Jewish theater show at JCC.
Brain Expo
Hands-on neuroscience exploration at Medical College of Wisconsin.
WLC Theatre: Cinderella
Rodgers & Hammerstein's enchanted Cinderella at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
BOY MOB - The Ultimate Boy Band Experience
High-energy tribute show celebrating *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Jonas Brothers & more.
Oak Creek A Cappella Party
All-day a cappella festival with performances, masterclasses & student showcases.
Living Archives: An African Community Day
Experience African diaspora traditions through food, storytelling, dance, and art at the Haggerty Museum.
Royal Fireworks
Family-friendly orchestral performance of Handel's triumphant royal music.
Holiday Market 2026 by re:Craft and Relic
Two-day holiday shopping fest with 160+ makers, live music, food trucks & pop-ups.
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.
Suzuki Group Class
Free Saturday Suzuki violin, viola, and cello group class at historic McIntosh Goodrich Mansion.
AHS PTO Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Holiday craft fair and vendor market at Arrowhead High School.
Kohl's Design It! Lab Open
Design and make a take-home craft from a rotating menu at Discovery World.
Play Date: Friendsgiving Playground Hop
Free playdate hopping between Shorewood playgrounds for a Friendsgiving twist.
Festive Family Photos – Mini Sessions
Festive family photo mini-sessions at Little Sprouts in Shorewood.
Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
Babies and toddlers explore art through stories in the galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum.
Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Meet live animals and learn about wildlife at Discovery World in Milwaukee.
Lakefront Sauna Social
Lakefront Sauna Social at Grant Park Beach, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Coming Home Opening Reception at Kim Storage Gallery
Coming Home Opening Reception at Kim Storage Gallery in Milwaukee
Artist Talk: Doug Fath Finding Home
Artist Talk: Doug Fath Finding Home in milwaukee
Icons of Country
Country music concert featuring Icons of Country at Route 20.
Marquette University Women's Volleyball vs. St. John's
Watch Marquette Women's Volleyball take on St. John's at Al McGuire Center.
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
Jason Bonham performs a Led Zeppelin tribute at Riverside Theater.
Supporting Child Development Through Play
Educational presentation on child development through play by TimberNook expert.
Open Studio Time
Drop-in art & craft sessions at Studio 321 makerspace for kids and teens.
Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves
Milwaukee Admirals take on Chicago Wolves in professional hockey action.
Marquette Golden Eagles Womens Volleyball vs. St. Johns Red Storm Womens Volleyball
Watch Marquette women's volleyball battle St. John's in college action.
Handmade Holiday @ the Lincoln Warehouse
Handmade Holiday @ the Lincoln Warehouse at Torzala Brewing Co.
Bright Beginnings Workshop
Bright Beginnings Workshop at Program Room A
Hello Saturday!
Weekend crafts and activities for young kids at Waukesha Public Library.
Cave After Dark presents: Echoes from the Earth
Bonfire & live music in a historic cave—a unique evening at Cave of the Mounds.
Chosen's Open Hearts, Open Homes Brunch
Chosen's Open Hearts, Open Homes Brunch at Spring Creek Church
Fall Into Winter Fest
Lollipop lane, games, snacks & fun at a school fundraiser Fall into Winter Fest.
Spaghetti, Fellowship, & Fun
Enjoy spaghetti dinner, raffle prizes, and baked goods at this family parish fundraiser.
Discover the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train
Free display of the Midwest's largest G-Scale train set at Shady Lane Greenhouse.
LEGO Club at The Brookfield Public Library
Free LEGO Club for kids to build and create together at Brookfield Library.
Imperfect World: A Fashion Performance
Imperfect World: A Fashion Performance in Milwaukee
An Evening of RADIOHEAD performed by Android Paranoid
An Evening of RADIOHEAD performed by Android Paranoid at Vivarium
East Towne Square Winter Market
Browse handcrafted gifts from local artisans and enjoy seasonal treats at this annual winter market.
Art for Heavens Sakes
Art for Heavens Sakes at Garden Missions
Nova Linea Presents: Clarity and Connection
Contemporary dance performance by Nova Linea at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Home Plate for the Holidays
Holiday celebration at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Drop-in Gaming
Free drop-in gaming at Delafield Library for all ages.
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile at Pabst Theater
Kids Market at Country Christmas
Kids market with vendors and seasonal shopping at The Ingleside Hotel.
Treasure of the MUMmies at the Mitchell Park Domes
Themed fall display celebrating mums at Mitchell Park Domes conservatory.
Free Trails Day at Riveredge Nature Center
Explore Riveredge Nature Center's trails for free on this special day.
Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)
Free hands-on art workshops for kids at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
Reindeer Village (Cascade)
Meet and visit with reindeer at a festive holiday village experience.
MKE BrainExpo Neuroscience Festival at The MCW Alumni Center
Free neuroscience festival exploring how the brain works—hands-on learning at MCW.
Disney Frozen The Broadway Musical
Disney's Frozen comes to life as a Broadway musical for families.
ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Free ABC learning program for preschoolers at Milwaukee Central Library.
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Free story time for babies and toddlers at Wonderland Bookshop.
A Legacy of Joy: 5th Annual Community Christmas Tree Decorating Celebration
Free community tree decorating celebration at Milwaukee Public Library.
Get to Know Your Watershed
Free hands-on watershed workshop for all ages at Menomonee Valley.
International Games Month Event
Free games and friendly competition for kids at Delafield Library's International Games Month.
Planetarium Programs – Waukesha
Planetarium shows exploring space and astronomy at Horwitz DeRemer.
Christmas Parade, Hartford
Free festive parade with Santa in downtown Hartford—classic holiday fun for the whole family.
Books & Ballet: Story Time and Dance Activity
Storytime followed by a dance activity at Wonderland Bookshop in Shorewood.
Peck and Bushel Winter Market
Winter market at Peck & Bushel Fruit Company featuring crafts and seasonal goods.
Illuminated Walk Through Country Christmas
Illuminated holiday walk-through display at The Ingleside Hotel.
Germantown Christmas Parade Festival & Tree Lighting
Christmas parade, festival, and tree lighting with Santa in Germantown.
Mistletoe Market at Immanuel Church – Brookfield
Free holiday craft market at Immanuel Church in Brookfield.
Free Family Art Workshop
Free monthly family art workshop at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts.
Spargo Open House!
Spargo Open House! at Spargo Salon Spa and Medi-Spa
Mugs & Migration
Mugs & Migration at Riverside Park
A Merry Little Story Time with Author Amy Kavelaris
Meet children's author Amy Kavelaris for a festive holiday story time at a cozy coffee shop.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
2 events farther afield.
Patti LaBelle
R&B legend Patti LaBelle performs at Genesee Theatre—a concert for older teens and families who love her music.
Watertown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free holiday tree lighting ceremony with community gathering at Bentzin Family Town Square.