It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and there are festive kid-friendly events going on all over Milwaukee. Here are our top picks for the weekend:
800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
November 10, 2023-January 21, 2024
Admission: Included with museum admission – Adults $24; Seniors/Military/College $20; Youth (4-13) $18;
Members/Children 3 & Under FREE.
Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of MPM’s most beloved exhibits – Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village. The walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes are transformed into holiday wonderlands, and this weekend is your first chance to see it.
Various businesses along Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street
November 6, 2023-January 6, 2024
Admission: FREE
Larger-than-life holiday ornaments have taken over Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival.
Fifteen ornaments have been uniquely hand-painted by a local or national artist with Milwaukee ties, in addition to a brand-new ornament display in the Court of Honor median on West Wisconsin Avenue.
Plus, take advantage of sweet treat deals at participating downtown restaurants and coffee shops.
Milwaukee Campus: 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Ozaukee Campus: 630 W. Dekora St., Saukville, WI 53080
Racine Campus: 8900 16th St., Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
Friday, November 10, 2023, 5-7:30 p.m.
Admission: $30
Need an evening without the kids? Kids Night Out is for young people in grades 1-6, and it provides an opportunity for parent(s) to enjoy an evening out while the kids have an awesome time at the Wisconsin Humane Society.
What better way for kids to end the week than making friends with other animal lovers and meeting animal guests? Themes and crafts change with every event. Each child should bring along a packed snack or dinner.
500 S. 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214
Admission: Adults $9; Seniors/Teens (13-17) $8; Youth (4-12) $7); Children 3 & Under FREE
Enjoy open public skating at the Pettit National Ice Center! Open times for this weekend are as follows:
- Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:15-9 p.m.
- Friday, November 10, 2023, 7-10 p.m.
- Saturday, November 11, 2023, 12:30-9 p.m.
- Sunday, November 12, 2023, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Skate and skate helpers are available to rent.
Friday, November 10, 2023, 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Light the Hoan will offer a 10-minute colored light show called Friday Night Lights on Fridays through December 29.
The Hoan Bridge lights have two main public viewing spots: Milwaukee Riverfront Boat Launch at 600 S. Water Street; and the Riverwalk on East Erie Street right before the Milwaukee Pierhead Light.
There are also several local establishments with views of the Hoan Bridge lights: (1) Indeed Brewing Rooftop inside the Eagleknit building; (2) Cooperage/Boone + Crockett; (3) Milwaukee Sail Loft; (4) 2A Wine Merchants; (5) The Outsider rooftop located in Journeyman Hotel; and (6) Blu at the Pfister (small corner view).
Hamilton High School, 6215 W. Warnimont Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission: Mothers $20 ($30 for non-Milwaukee residents); Sons $5 ($8 for non-Milwaukee residents)
Sign up today to grab one of the few remaining slots at Milwaukee Recreation’s Mother & Son Superhero Night (geared toward ages 1-10)!
Participants will take on a series of creative superhero activities, including an obstacle course, arts and crafts, interactive games, superhero snacks, and more! Visit mkerec.net/superhero to learn more and register today!
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There’s so much more happening this weekend! Our Events Calendar is packed with daily events for kids and families. And it can be sorted by location!
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