Holiday Cheer in Milwaukee: Best Festive Events & Family Fun

Celebrate the most magical time of year in Milwaukee with our comprehensive guide to holiday events and activities. Discover where to see the best holiday lights, meet Santa, enjoy festive shows, and create unforgettable family memories throughout the season.

Oct

All Aboard! Christmas Train Tickets Now On Sale at East Troy Railroad

October 14, 2024Calie HerbstHoliday Cheer

Looking for a holiday experience that’s sure to enchant the entire family? The East Troy Railroad’s Christmas Train tickets are now on sale! Families can hop aboard these festive trains for a magical journey to Santa’s Workshop at the Elegant Farmer, but don’t wait too long—tickets sell out quickly each year! The 2024 Christmas Trains...

Dec

5 Fun & Easy Holiday Kitchen Activities with Kids | Recipes & Crafts

December 17, 2023Calie HerbstHoliday Cheer, Holidays

Looking for fun and easy holiday kitchen activities to do with kids? Whether you’re baking cookies, making festive treats, or preparing family-friendly meals, we’ve rounded up 6 simple, holiday-inspired kitchen ideas that will keep your kids engaged and happy. These kid-friendly recipes and activities are perfect for creating lasting memories during the festive season. Thank...

Nov

8 Best Christmas Tree Farms to ‘Pick’ From Around Milwaukee (2024)

November 6, 2023mkewithkidsHoliday Cheer

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree near Milwaukee? These family-owned Christmas tree farms in the Milwaukee area are open for business in 2024, offering fresh-cut and choose-and-cut options, festive activities, and holiday cheer for the whole family. Find a tree farm near you and make lasting holiday memories! For even more festive activities this season,...

Nov

Downtown Milwaukee Sparkles with New ‘Ornament Trail’ (2023)

November 6, 2023bigscootsHoliday Cheer

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 is celebrating this year’s 25th anniversary of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, presented by Johnson Financial Group, with a new attraction along Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street. All season long, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to explore a brand-new collection of 15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments as part of the...

The Corners of Brookfield Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov

Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lightings 2024: 10 Dazzling Events for the Holidays

November 5, 2023mkewithkidsHoliday Cheer

Milwaukee is truly lit this holiday season! From downtown to local neighborhoods, Milwaukee Christmas tree lightings in 2024 are happening all over the city to dazzle you and your family. Looking for even more holiday magic? Be sure to check out our Milwaukee Christmas Parades Guide, Christmas Markets Round-Up, and Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun for even more ways to make the season memorable with your family. We’ve compiled...

Nov

25 Best Christmas Movies For Kids Rated G (2024)

November 4, 2023Calie HerbstHoliday Cheer

As a parent, finding Christmas movies that are both entertaining and appropriate for young children can be a real challenge. Despite the festive themes and colorful decorations, many holiday movies include content that is too mature or inappropriate for really little kids. (I’m looking at you, Christmas Vacation & Home Alone!) I’ve personally experienced the...

Nov

10 Must-See Holiday Lights in Downtown Milwaukee (2024)

November 2, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Holiday Cheer

Get ready to be dazzled as the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns for its 26th season! From November 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025, downtown Milwaukee will come alive with holiday magic, featuring over half a million lights, animated sculptures, and enchanting displays across Cathedral Square, Zeidler Union Square, and Pere Marquette Park. Whether you’re...

Oct

Best Holiday Lights to See in Milwaukee 2024: Free Displays & More

October 31, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Holiday Cheer

Get Ready to Experience the Best Christmas Lights in Milwaukee for 2024! Brew the hot cocoa, gather the family, and prepare for a magical journey through the best Christmas lights in Milwaukee this holiday season. As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, there’s something enchanting about driving or strolling through dazzling holiday displays...

Dec

5 New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids to Ring in 2024

December 19, 2022Calie HerbstHoliday Cheer

Happy new year, Milwaukee! You may not be celebrating New Year’s Eve like you used to, but there are plenty of ways to ring in the new year with little kids. If you’re hunting for fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve without keeping the kids up past bedtime, you’re in luck! Milwaukee has...

Dec

Fiserv Forum Holiday Tours Happening This Friday, December 23rd

December 19, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Holiday Cheer

Special Fiserv Forum Holiday Tours are being offered this Friday, December 23rd at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., specifically geared towards families. There will be activities for the kids, Bango on the Shelf, giveaways, a discount of 25% off at he MECCA Sports Bar & Grill, and more. Visitors may even be able...

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