FEATURED EVENTS

Country Christmas - Brunch with Santa

Make the best holiday memories around the table this year at Brunch with Santa! Join us December 19 & 20 from 9AM to 1PM in the Lake Country Ballroom at The Ingleside Hotel for a festive buffet featuring pancakes, French toast, an omelet station, chicken parmesan, maple-glazed ham, desserts, and more. After brunch, enjoy family-friendly fun including photos with Santa, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and seasonal activities. Pricing starts at $25 for children 12 & under and $45 for adults. Reserve your seats today!

Dates:

12/19/2026

12/20/2026

9AM- 1PM

Location:

The Ingleside Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072, United States

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Thanksgiving Brunch in The Studio at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a brunch at The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails. Gather with family and friends over our signature brunch menu, featuring fresh, seasonal favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and comforting classics in the inviting atmosphere of Saint Kate. Whether you're starting a day of celebration or creating a new holiday tradition, enjoy a relaxed Thanksgiving filled with exceptional food, great company, and warm hospitality.

Dates:

11/26/2026

8:00am

Location:

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, 139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.

Dates:

11/10/2026

11/11/2026

11/12/2026

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12:00am

Location:

Online Only

Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin

Start the holiday with a historic breakfast with Santa! Join us in the freshly remodeled Clausing Barn—a beautifully rustic, octagonal structure built in 1897—for a festive morning of food, fun and heartwarming holiday magic with Santa. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet, a cozy meet-and-greet with the big man himself and a special take-home gift for every child—all in a picture-perfect historic setting. After, make a fully day of it with access to Home for the Holidays, Old World Wisconsin’s signature winter celebration, featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, Victorian Santa’s workshop, visits from the winter trickster Krampus, crafting, ornament-making and more. Advance registration required.

Dates:

12/05/2026

12/06/2026

12/12/2026

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9 AM–11 AM

Location:

Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Wisconsin 67, Eagle, WI 53119, United States

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert

CineConcerts invites you to rediscover the magic of Harry Potter™ in the latest installment of the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. Projected in high-definition, your favorite moments from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ are accompanied by a live symphonic orchestra performing John Williams’ poignant scores. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they encounter harrowing pixies, giant snakes and Polyjuice Potions in this concert event. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Dates:

12/05/2026

12/06/2026

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Location:

The Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert

CineConcerts invites you to rediscover the magic of Harry Potter™ in the latest installment of the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. Projected in high-definition, your favorite moments from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ are accompanied by a live symphonic orchestra performing John Williams’ poignant scores. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they encounter harrowing pixies, giant snakes and Polyjuice Potions in this concert event. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Dates:

12/05/2026

12/06/2026

7:00 PM

Location:

The Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

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Disney Frozen The Broadway Musical at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

Nov 6-8 and Nov 13-15 at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School: Experience the magic of Arendelle live on stage! Featuring all the beloved songs from the film plus a dozen new numbers, dazzling special effects, and stunning theatrical staging, this Broadway hit is pure joy for all ages. The run time for Frozen is about 2 hours and 25 minutes (including a 15 intermission). Tickets are: $15 for adults and $12 for Children and Seniors.

Dates:

11/13/2026

11/14/2026

11/15/2026

Friday, Saturday 7pm; Saturday, Sunday 2pm

Location:

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, North 100th Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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Menomomee Falls Downtown Cookie Crawl

Purchase Cookie Crawl boxes online, pick up your boxes the days of the event at the district office and visit all the participating businesses on Friday, Dec 4th and Saturday, Dec 5th. Follow the sweet scents of the season and make some wonderful holiday memories. Find out why this Downtown District Christmas event has become a beloved family tradition. Co-presented by Chocolate Falls and MochiUnni.

Dates:

12/04/2026

12/05/2026

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Location:

Downtown Menomonee Falls

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15th Annual Kops Park Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair & Bake Sale at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Come find beautiful handmade crafts, unique gifts, and plenty of goodies as you finish up your holiday shopping! With so many talented crafters and vendors, you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your Christmas list! And whatever you do, DON’T MISS THE BAKE SALE! Our lobby will be filled with one of the biggest bake sales around, with delicious homemade treats you won’t want to pass up! Even better, 100% of the proceeds from the bake sale support our Mercy Ministry, helping us serve and care for our neighbors right here in Kops Park and throughout our community. FREE ADMISSION! Come shop, grab a treat, enjoy a cup of coffee, and help us make a difference in our community!

Dates:

11/14/2026

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 3205 North 85th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222, United States

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DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!

Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.

Dates:

11/21/2026

11/22/2026

11/27/2026

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1 Hour

Location:

Marcus Performing Arts Center, North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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Bluey’s Big Play Tour

This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life. When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award- winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.

Dates:

12/26/2026

12/27/2026

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Location:

Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee 53203

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Brunch with Santa at the Racine Zoo

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than a brunch with Santa! Join us for a family-friendly, holiday treat!

Dates:

12/05/2026

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Location:

Racine Zoo, 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI 53402, United States

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Free Online Class - Advanced Reading - Grades 3-8

This free one-hour, online class is a sample of the 8-week Advanced Reading Course (ARC) for grades 3-8. In this class, which starts Saturday, Nov 7, students will learn how to track the plot of a story and support their answers with the best evidence. The free class is offered at no obligation so parents can determine if ARC is right for their child.

Dates:

11/14/2026

11/15/2026

11/21/2026

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10:30 AM

Location:

455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests of all ages will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Reimagined for 2026, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, dazzling scenery, and stunning costumes – making it the ultimate holiday gift!

Dates:

12/11/2026

12/12/2026

12/13/2026

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Location:

Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203

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KIDS MUSICFEST

Join us for this fun event where families can meet and learn about all of the youth music organizations in our area, soak up some knowledge and fun in various workshops, join in on all sorts of activities, and listen to live performances by youth music organizations. From the Drumming Den to the Creation Station to the Instrument Petting Zoo, we've got tons of fun planned for all ages!

Dates:

11/15/2026

1:00-5:00 PM

Location:

Civic Music Association of Milwaukee (CIVIC MUSIC MKE), 1345 North Jefferson Street #170, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

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