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

Milwaukee County Zoo’s Wild Lights 2024: What Families Can Expect This Holiday Season

October 30, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Holiday Cheer, Zoos & Aquariums

Get ready to experience the Milwaukee County Zoo in a whole new light! Back for another holiday season, Wild Lights, presented by the We Energies Foundation, transforms the zoo into a mile-long winter wonderland with enchanting displays and immersive experiences for the whole family. Running from November 30 to December 31, 2024 (with specific closure dates),...

Oct

Bayshore Announces ‘Season to Sparkle’ Holiday Celebration (2024)

October 28, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Holiday Cheer

Bayshore recently announced its 3rd annual Season to Sparkle Holiday Celebration on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in The Yard. The festivities will feature Kid Boogie Down, special visits with Santa, live reindeer with the Reindeer Games, Fairytale Princesses, new sparkling holiday decor including a giant illuminated walk-through ornament and 32′...

Oct

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Returns to Wisconsin: Magical Holiday Fun for Families

October 14, 2024Calie HerbstHoliday Cheer

The holidays are just around the corner, and one of the most enchanting family traditions in Wisconsin is the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train. This festive train, adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and vibrant holiday décor, brings joy and holiday spirit to communities across North America, and it’s making 13 stops in Wisconsin...

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

Navigating the Santa Conversation with Your Kids: A Parent’s Guide

December 18, 2023LizHoliday Cheer, Holidays, Winter

Welcome to a special piece by Liz Brown, our talented Calendar Editor and a local parenting coach. In this insightful article, Liz blends her professional expertise and personal experience to guide parents through the delightful yet often tricky conversation about Santa. The most frequently asked question I get this time of year as a parent...

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

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...

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...

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