This week
The next seven days
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.
The Wild Kratts Live!
Live animal-adventure show starring the Wild Kratts crew at Miller High Life Theatre.
Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield
Family bounce-house and trampoline fun at Sky Zone's Sunday Family Fun Day.
re:Craft and Relic Once upon a Holiday Market
Holiday craft market with vendor booths at Milwaukee County Sports Complex.
Brain Expo
Interactive brain science expo at Medical College of Wisconsin—hands-on learning about neuroscience.
Mobcraft Brewing Community Blood Drive
Mobcraft Brewing Community Blood Drive at MobCraft Beer
Kids MusicFest
Music, hands-on learning, and fun for all ages at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.
Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Free weekly board games and card games for kids at Tippecanoe Library.
Creative Time for Families: Make a Woolly Wish: Felting Rocks
Family wool-felting craft workshop at The Lynden Sculpture Garden.
Royal Fireworks
Baroque classics featuring oboe and orchestral works by Bach, Handel, and Rameau.
Wild Kratts Live! 2.0
Wild Kratts Live! 2.0 brings creature-focused adventure and comedy to Miller High Life Theatre.
Chanukah Storytime & Menorah Craft
Chanukah storytime plus menorah craft at Wonderland Bookshop.
Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks
NBA action: Milwaukee Bucks take on the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum.
2026 Brickyard Holiday Jamboree at The Bavarian Bierhaus
Holiday jamboree celebration at The Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale.
The Wood Brothers
The Wood Brothers at Turner Hall Ballroom
Trails Nature Wizard Club for Families
Monthly themed nature walks for kids 6–11 at Wehr Nature Center.
Bird Club Meetings
Free birding club meetings at Retzer Nature Center for young ornithologists and nature lovers.
Play Date Adventure: Little Climbers, Big Cheers at Adventure Rock – Brookfield
Toddler rock-climbing adventure at Adventure Rock—guided play for little climbers.
Shake & Sip Zumba
Shake & Sip Zumba at Raised Grain Brewing Co.
Wehr Birders
Wehr Birders at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Bird Buddies: A Family Avian Adventure
Family-friendly bird-watching and nature adventure at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Cozy Christmas Candle Making
Create custom festive candles with a veteran candle artist at Story Hill FireHouse.
Music Mondays
30-minute songs, rhymes, and movement program for babies and toddlers.
The Hound of the Baskervilles Movie Matinee
Classic Sherlock Holmes film screening for mystery fans at the library.
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE in Milwaukee
Mr. Dan's Storytime Adventure
Interactive puppet storytelling with social-emotional lessons for little ones.
Sensory Friendly Bingo
Sensory-friendlyLow-sensory bingo with visual signals—calm, quiet fun for all ages.
READY, SET, BINGO! Monday nights just got a whole lot more fun at Foolery’s!
READY, SET, BINGO! Monday nights just got a whole lot more fun at Foolery’s! at Foolery’s – Liquid Therapy
Babytime at the Brookfield Library
Free baby storytime and playtime at Brookfield Library for the littlest learners.
Music and Movement Story Time at The Oak Creek Public Library
Songs, stories, and movement activities for young children at Oak Creek Public Library.
Discover Janus Liberal Arts High School — A Hidden Gem in Downtown Milwaukee!
Discover Janus Liberal Arts High School — A Hidden Gem in Downtown Milwaukee!
Hartland Library Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun at Hartland Public Library's free storytime.
Spanish Love Songs
Spanish Love Songs at X-Ray Arcade
Rag Rug Placemats
Rag Rug Placemats at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Tree Ripe Fruit Co. 2026 Fall Citrus Shop
Fresh Florida citrus vendors come to Wisconsin State Fair with pick-fresh fruit.
Afternoon Tea Book Club
Afternoon Tea Book Club at Cedarburg Public Library
Youth Fiber Arts Club
Creative fiber arts club for kids & teens: hand-stitching, embroidery, knitting & crochet.
Paint & Sip: Floral Antlers with Hummingbird Vision Arts
Paint & Sip: Floral Antlers with Hummingbird Vision Arts at Waterford Wine & Spirits
Folk Art Workshop: Polish Christmas Ornaments (Part 2)
Learn to craft traditional Polish paper Christmas ornaments at the Polish Center.
Value Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres
Budget-friendly movie tickets ($6–$8) at participating Marcus Theatres on Tuesdays.
Hoop + Poi Workshop
Hoop + Poi Workshop at Mitchell Street Arts
Nosotros Tequila Dinner at Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
Nosotros Tequila Dinner at Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria in Milwaukee
French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
French language games and activities for kids at East Library.
Toddler Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
Stories, songs, and activities for toddlers at St. Francis Library.
Brookfield Library Playgroup
A social playgroup for babies and toddlers at Brookfield Library.
Move & Groove @ the St. Francis Library
Free music & movement class for babies & toddlers at St. Francis Library.
Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
Free building program for babies & toddlers at Milwaukee Public Library.
Lake Michigan Divers
Watch Lake Michigan fish being fed underwater at Discovery World's weekly live exhibit.
Marquette Men's Basketball vs Northern Illinois
Marquette Men's Basketball vs Northern Illinois at Fiserv Forum
Read Aloud, Read Along! At Center Street Library
Free read-aloud storytime at Milwaukee Public Library's Center Street branch.
Gallery Talk by Joseph Ogbonnaya
Gallery Talk by Joseph Ogbonnaya at Haggerty Museum of Art
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Storytime at The Domes
Weekly nature-themed storytelling for preschoolers at The Domes.
Wednesday Walkers
Wednesday Walkers at Lake Park, Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor nature education for school-age kids at Retzer Nature Center.
HAWS Tots & Tails
Toddler-friendly animal encounter program at HAWS animal shelter in Waukesha.
Brookfield Library Family Time
Free family storytime and activities at Brookfield Library.
METAL NIGHT
METAL NIGHT at Nashville North
Hike for Health
Hike for Health at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour
Cheap Trick brings their All Washed Up Tour to Milwaukee.
Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
Free creative making & crafts workshop at Milwaukee Public Library.
Cribbage Club - OPEN PLAY
Cribbage Club - OPEN PLAY at Cedarburg Public Library
Marquette Golden Eagles Men's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball
Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball vs. Northern Illinois at Fiserv Forum.
New Dancemakers
New Dancemakers at UWM
Round Wood Board Holiday Wreath Workshop
Round Wood Board Holiday Wreath Workshop at Grey House Studio
Craig Finn
Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness at Vivarium
Adult Comedy & Magic Show
Adult Comedy & Magic Show at The Laughing Tap
Brookfield Library Toddler Tales
Free storytelling session for toddlers at Brookfield Library.
StoryStarter: For the Culture Workshop 11/19
StoryStarter: For the Culture Workshop 11/19 at Radio Milwaukee
25th Silver Jubilee Leadership Event
25th Silver Jubilee Leadership Event at The Wisconsin Club
Bucks vs Portland Trailblazers
Milwaukee Bucks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum.
LOUNJ ACTS
LOUNJ ACTS at The Wicked Hop and Jackalope Lounj
UWM Steel PANthers Steel Band & Community World Music Ensemble
World music night featuring steel band & ensemble performing Guatemalan & Trinidad sounds.
Gallery Talk: “The Shakers”
Gallery Talk: “The Shakers” at Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free holiday tree-lighting ceremony with fireworks at Pere Marquette Park.
Time for Tots
Free playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers at Zion Lutheran Church in Hartland.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Milwaukee Bucks take on Portland Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum.
Campfire Cooking
Cook and eat together over a real campfire at Riverside Park—outdoor family fun for $5–$10.
Beaujolais Celebration Tasting
Beaujolais Celebration Tasting at Waterford Wine & Spirits
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Community Access Day
Free community access day at Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee.
Genealogy Club
Genealogy Club at Cedarburg Public Library
The Gold Standard
The Gold Standard at Nashville North
Learn to Draw Your Pet's Portrait with Procreate
Learn digital pet-portrait art with Procreate at the library.
Craft & Chat at East Library MKE
Free craft time and conversation at Milwaukee Public Library's East Branch.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Holiday lights and festive decorations across downtown Milwaukee parks.
Fall & Winter Holiday Wine Event
Fall & Winter Holiday Wine Event at Glorioso's Italian Market
Digital Confidence
Digital Confidence at Cedarburg Public Library
Wild Lights
Walk through the Milwaukee County Zoo transformed with glowing lights and nighttime magic (Nov–Dec).
Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials
Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials at Shank Hall
Family Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
Free family storytime at St. Francis Public Library—stories and songs for babies and toddlers.
Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Teens explore a Simpsons-themed play at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center.
Craft And Storytime at The Mequon Nature Preserve
Free craft and storytime for babies and toddlers at Mequon Nature Preserve.
The Nutcracker Presented by Lake Country Dance
The beloved Nutcracker ballet performed by Lake Country Dance in Sussex.
Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
Deck the Streets and Village holiday décor and experiences at Milwaukee Public Museum.
Intergenerational playgroups
Free intergenerational playgroups at Hartland Terrace—toddlers playing alongside older kids and adults.
Holiday Folk Fair International
Free international cultural festival at State Fair Park with music, theater, and traditions from around the world.
83rd Holiday Folk Fair International
Travel the world at the 83rd Holiday Folk Fair—cultural crafts, food, music.
Swing Into the Night at Villa Terrace
Swing Into the Night at Villa Terrace in Milwaukee
Brahms Symphony No. 2
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms's serene Second Symphony with guest conductor.
Drunken Nintendoé
Drunken Nintendoé at ComedySportz Milwaukee--Garage Theater
Trap Karaoke: Milwaukee
Trap Karaoke: Milwaukee at Landmark Credit Union Live
Holiday Folk Fair International
America's premier multicultural festival celebrating cultural heritage through music, food, dance & art.
Miss B Haven @ Route 20
Miss B Haven @ Route 20 in Sturtevant
Animal Encounters
Meet live turtles and snakes in the Great Lakes Future exhibit at Discovery World.
Mommy & Me Swim at the Springs Waterpark
Parent-child swim time at The Ingleside Hotel's waterpark—perfect for babies and toddlers.
Roll with It: Sushi & Sips
Roll with It: Sushi & Sips at Waterford Wine & Spirits
Fall Wine Tasting at The Landing
Fall Wine Tasting at The Landing at The Landing at Hoyt Park Beer Garden
You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE
Free hands-on building activity at Milwaukee Public Library's Center Street branch.
Bingo Night!
Bingo Night! at Riley's Social House & Sandwich Co.
UWM Wind Ensemble Concert
UWM Wind Ensemble Concert in Milwaukee
Delafield Tree Lighting
Free tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Delafield with holiday cheer.
Floating Sound Bath
Floating Sound Bath at Pulaski Pool, 2677 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Lunch and Learn: Letters From the Front
Lunch and Learn: Letters From the Front at Milwaukee County Historical Society
Holiday Folk Fair Internationa
International cultural celebration with music, food, crafts & traditions from around the world.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
5 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.
Sara Evans: We Got The Beat Tour
Country star Sara Evans brings her energetic We Got The Beat Tour to Genesee Theatre.
Fall Harvest Cluster Dog Show
Watch hundreds of dogs compete and celebrate at the Fall Harvest Cluster Dog Show.
Black Violin: The Be Free Tour
Black Violin: The Be Free Tour at Genesee Theatre