Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Be a friend, bring a friend and make a friend! Join us for facilitated activities designed to encourage children (and adults!) to play and work together. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Building Club! Fridays from 3:00-5:30pm at Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Team up to create towers, bridges, boats, and catapults that work! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's […]
What is Open Studio? Good Question! Open Studio is a maker studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects. How does Open Studio work? Simply reserve your 1-hour time slot online, arrive at the studio, select your project, & start making! Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give inspiration boosts when […]
1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, WI 53191 (departs from Gage Marine/Pier 290 Restaurant)Starts November 24th, 2023 (no departures on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day) Embark on a magical Christmas boat cruise to Santa’s Hideaway! Along your 40-minute lake tour aboard one of Lake Geneva Cruise Line’s historic boats (enclosed, heated and decked out with Christmas […]
November 24 - December 31, 2023 at Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners, WI 53130 Light up the holiday season and create unforgettable memories at Winter Wonders drive-through holiday lights show at Boerner Botanical Gardens! Step into a whimsical world of light, wonder and fun for the whole family! Over 1,000,000 LED Lights […]
November 24 - December 31, 2023 / Ballpark Commons, Franklin Field Enchant is an immersive experience weaving magic into its every corner. Adventure through The Great Search, a captivating, larger-than-life light maze that is the cornerstone to the Enchant experience. Wander the Village of tiny storefronts featuring artisan vendors, specialty crafters, and boutiques, indulge in a […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Sat, December 16 & 22 | 6pm to 7:30pm | Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Experience a magnificent dinner in Saint Kate’s festive ballroom, topped off with a visit from the jolly man himself! In addition to the opportunity to take photos with Santa, every child will receive a special gift, and will be […]
Rockin’ Fridays is our dedicated time for guests of all ages to mix and mingle with friends while jumping to today’s top hits from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Our price per jumper is $18.50 for 2 hours. General Rules Signed waiver* by parent or legal guardian is required No backpacks allowed inside No water bottles allowed […]
HOLIDAYS AT THE TIMES! Everyone has a favorite Christmas film, but if there's one film universally agreed to be the ultimate holiday classic, it just might be Frank Capra's heartwarming and iconic film, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Running the emotional gauntlet from despair to elation, its message is one that not only defines the season, […]
$15 - ages 5 years to 12 years ($2 discount for siblings.) Maximum of 70 kids Sign up online; walk-in space is only available if we do not fill online. Login or make an iClass account to sign up. Arrive no earlier then 6:45pm. No parents allowed on the floor. Drop offs allowed […]
A ComedySportz match is an awesomely exciting comedy show played as a sport! If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games […]
Light the Hoan will offer a 10-minute colored light show called Friday Night Lights on Fridays from September 1 through December 29. It will run at 8 pm. The Hoan Bridge lights have two main public viewing spots: 1) Milwaukee Riverfront Boat Launch at 600 S. Water Street 2) Riverwalk on East Erie Street right […]
Santa’s Wonderland continues at Cabela’s this year, so you can get some of your holiday shopping done and get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo of your kid with Santa at the same time! Additional photo packages available for purchase and instant in-store printing. Advance reservations are recommended. During your visit, families can mail their letter […]
Each year, a charming 15×15-foot gingerbread house graces Cedarburg’s Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by Santa’s Workshop on select days from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Kids are encouraged to drop off letters to Santa. Santa days: Friday, Nov 24, 5-8pm Saturday, Nov 25, 11a-2p Friday […]
What is Open Studio? Good Question! Open Studio is a maker studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects. How does Open Studio work? Simply reserve your 1-hour time slot online, arrive at the studio, select your project, & start making! Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give inspiration boosts when […]
Design It! Lab Open Every Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from […]
Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215 November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024 The holiday show at the Mitchell Park Domes opens this Saturday, and this year’s theme is “A Holiday Snow Globe.” Enjoy the warmth of the Domes amid a field of hundreds of poinsettias, grouped with decorated spruce trees and other seasonal favorites. Bring your […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday at 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Storytime with Father Christmas on December 23 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Storytime in the Theater at 11:00 am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm Father Christmas will be walking around Discovery World in between storytimes. Be sure to grab a photo! Join us for a festive adventure with enchanting tales and holiday cheer. Father Christmas will […]
Drop-In Art Making: Kohl's Art Studio Make art together in the Kohl’s Art Studio! Kohl’s Art Studio is a joint effort between Kohl’s and the Milwaukee Art Museum to bring area kids and their families closer to art—to discover more about it—and involve them in creative experiences. The art studio—at the Museum, in the community, […]
Now through January 22, 2024 / Wednesdays through Mondays from 10am - 5pm Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of Milwaukee Public Museum's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes are transformed into holiday wonderlands. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Walk or in the warmth of your own car, drive slow, relax and enjoy the wildlife, the unique Holiday displays and decorations. The Drive-thru will take one hour. After your trip through the zoo, enjoy entrance into the petting zoo and a crackling camp fire. Animal feed for the petting zoo is available for purchase […]
Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 am and walk with the reader to the galleries. Then listen to a story that relates to a work of art before creating a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard. This event is included with Museum admission and free for Members. Admission […]
Elevate your holiday season with the Exclusive Holiday Mini Photo Shoot Session with Santa. Capture authentic family moments in a 15-min. private photo session. Access a digital gallery with two professionally edited photos. Write heartfelt letters to Santa, receive a personalized voicemail on Christmas Eve, & enjoy our Hot Chocolate Bar. Registered families get a […]
December Double Feature: George and Oatmeal Save Santa and Season of Light 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 at 11:00am Show 1: Santa Claus is missing! Mrs. Claus is worried and asks Oatmeal the snowman to help find him. Join Oatmeal and his friend, George, the planetarium wizard, as they travel the world in search of […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 30, 2023 | […]
Mystery of the Christmas Star! / 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 at 1:00pm Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all […]
HOLIDAYS AT THE TIMES! Everyone has a favorite Christmas film, but if there's one film universally agreed to be the ultimate holiday classic, it just might be Frank Capra's heartwarming and iconic film, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Running the emotional gauntlet from despair to elation, its message is one that not only defines the season, […]
Now through December 23rd / Chalets are available Monday-Thursday, Saturdays, & Sundays. Natty Oaks Santa Chalet 11505 W National Ave West Allis WI 53227 Natty Oaks offers three cozy, clear-view Santa Chalets, so your family can have a fun, unique holiday experience. Each outdoor chalet seats up to six adults and features an adorable mini […]
1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, WI 53191 (departs from Gage Marine/Pier 290 Restaurant)Starts November 24th, 2023 (no departures on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day) Embark on a magical Christmas boat cruise to Santa’s Hideaway! Along your 40-minute lake tour aboard one of Lake Geneva Cruise Line’s historic boats (enclosed, heated and decked out with Christmas […]
November 24 - December 31, 2023 at Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners, WI 53130 Light up the holiday season and create unforgettable memories at Winter Wonders drive-through holiday lights show at Boerner Botanical Gardens! Step into a whimsical world of light, wonder and fun for the whole family! Over 1,000,000 LED Lights […]
November 24 - December 31, 2023 / Ballpark Commons, Franklin Field Enchant is an immersive experience weaving magic into its every corner. Adventure through The Great Search, a captivating, larger-than-life light maze that is the cornerstone to the Enchant experience. Wander the Village of tiny storefronts featuring artisan vendors, specialty crafters, and boutiques, indulge in a […]
A ComedySportz match is an awesomely exciting comedy show played as a sport! If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games […]
Santa’s Wonderland continues at Cabela’s this year, so you can get some of your holiday shopping done and get a FREE 4×6 studio-quality photo of your kid with Santa at the same time! Additional photo packages available for purchase and instant in-store printing. Advance reservations are recommended. During your visit, families can mail their letter […]
We understand trampolines are fun but big kids and toddlers don’t always mix. Rockin’ Tots offers a dedicated time when parents can have fun with their smaller children while socializing with their friends in a comfortable, low-key, air conditioned environment. Our Rockin’ Tots jump time will be held Sundays from 9:00am to 11:00am for […]
Design It! Lab Open Every Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from […]
Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215 November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024 The holiday show at the Mitchell Park Domes opens this Saturday, and this year’s theme is “A Holiday Snow Globe.” Enjoy the warmth of the Domes amid a field of hundreds of poinsettias, grouped with decorated spruce trees and other seasonal favorites. Bring your […]
Drop-In Art Making: Kohl's Art Studio Make art together in the Kohl’s Art Studio! Kohl’s Art Studio is a joint effort between Kohl’s and the Milwaukee Art Museum to bring area kids and their families closer to art—to discover more about it—and involve them in creative experiences. The art studio—at the Museum, in the community, […]
Now through January 22, 2024 / Wednesdays through Mondays from 10am - 5pm Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of Milwaukee Public Museum's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes are transformed into holiday wonderlands. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
2:30-5:30pm on November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17, 11AM-1PM December 24 With his lantern, walking stick and red cloak with white trim, a whimsical Father Christmas travels south to visit the Pabst Mansion each Sunday during the holiday season. Create magical memories with holiday treats, letters to Santa, and room after room of […]
HOLIDAYS AT THE TIMES! Everyone has a favorite Christmas film, but if there's one film universally agreed to be the ultimate holiday classic, it just might be Frank Capra's heartwarming and iconic film, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Running the emotional gauntlet from despair to elation, its message is one that not only defines the season, […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
November 24 – December 24, 2023 THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL The horrible Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. The entire town panics when these rowdy six siblings are cast in the church’s annual Christmas pageant. It's up to good-hearted Mrs. Bradley to help the Herdmans – and […]
Touch Tank Feeding Every Sunday at 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your Reiman Aquarium visit with our Aquarist team! We invite you to experience the excitement of feeding time at our Touch Tanks. Get up close with our flappy friends and learn what it takes to care for our aquatic wildlife. Please note: Dates and […]
November 24 - December 31, 2023 at Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners, WI 53130 Light up the holiday season and create unforgettable memories at Winter Wonders drive-through holiday lights show at Boerner Botanical Gardens! Step into a whimsical world of light, wonder and fun for the whole family! Over 1,000,000 LED Lights […]
November 24 - December 31, 2023 / Ballpark Commons, Franklin Field Enchant is an immersive experience weaving magic into its every corner. Adventure through The Great Search, a captivating, larger-than-life light maze that is the cornerstone to the Enchant experience. Wander the Village of tiny storefronts featuring artisan vendors, specialty crafters, and boutiques, indulge in a […]
Now through January 22, 2024 / Wednesdays through Mondays from 10am - 5pm Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of Milwaukee Public Museum's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes are transformed into holiday wonderlands. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]