Another Holiday Season is upon us! From lighting ceremonies to musicals, Milwaukee knows how to get everyone in the holiday spirit! Whether you're looking for a date night idea or fun for the whole family, there are various events throughout the city for everyone to enjoy!
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival 2019
“It's the most dazzling time of year downtown - the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is returning for its 21st year! Kick off the season on Thursday, November 21 at Pere Marquette Park with a holiday variety show and the city's largest switch-flipping ceremony.”
November 21, 2019 - January 1, 2020
600 E. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Elf - The Musical - First Stage
November 23rd – December 31st
Todd Wehr Theater - Milwaukee, WI
123 E State St
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
'Twas the Night Before Christmas – By Milwaukee Ballet
“Family-friendly, holiday cheer for everyone!”
Sun, November 24, 2019
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CST
Milwaukee Ballet Company, Baumgartner Center for Dance
128 North Jackson Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Old Milwaukee Mixer: A Streets Holiday Party
“Make merry memories as you stroll the Streets of Old Milwaukee decked out in seasonal flare!”
Thursday, December 12, 2019 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Brunch with Santa
Santa will be at the Ambassador Hotel on Sunday, December 15th from 10a to 2p with a special gift for each child in attendance! "We will be offering our full Brunch menu in The Fitz and Gin Rickey as well as a special, "Elf-Approved" Children's Brunch Menu. Visit our website to view the special menu and to make reservations. (Reservations are highly recommended.)" https://www.thefitzmke.com/events The Ambassador's decorated lobby is the perfect setting for family holiday photos!
Children's Lantern Parade at the Christkindlmarket Milwaukee
A German tradition celebrating St. Martin's Day at the Christkindlmarket Milwaukee
Sun, December 8, 2019
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Christkindlmarket Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Milwaukee Ballet – The Nutcracker
“As Milwaukee's holiday entertainment jewel, Michael Pink's production of The Nutcracker is a dazzling journey to a magical land where dolls, toys and snowflakes come to life under the direction of Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score. With the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra performing alongside the Milwaukee Children's Choir, you'll be absolutely charmed by this feast for the senses.”
December 8th – December 26th
MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 929 NORTH WATER ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Cheers to another year of Holiday festivities!