Be of good cheer – it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Milwaukee is chock full of fun things to do with kids. Here are our top picks for this weekend:
Don’t miss these opportunities to meet the big man in red AND grab a meal:
Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Sunday, December 17, 2023, 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $35-$55
Enjoy Championship-caliber basketball, edge-of-your-seat excitement and family-friendly fun. Each ticket package includes a box of popcorn and a Sprite.
Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
December 14-19, 2023
Admission: $125+
There’s nothing like some holiday pops! As much a part of the Christmas celebrations as all those Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols, Holiday Pops sees your local orchestra bringing the holiday cheer with a mix of popular standards, film scores, carols and hymns, so expect to hear everything from Mariah’s “All I Want For Christmas is You” to “Silent Night.”
This time-honored production is filled with Yuletide cheer, bolstered by upbeat arrangements of classic carols and popular Christmas songs, a joyful sing-along and a visit from the one and only St. Nick himself!
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N. 60th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
December 15-16, 2023
Admission: $4
See Hawthorn Glen in a new light as you stroll through trails twinkling with holiday cheer. Tens of thousands of lights will illuminate the beauty of the Glen, winding you through the woods and past displays. There will be a selfie station, hiking Santa, educational facts along the trail, and more! Registration required.
5. Movie Night
Wonka at Oriental Theater Admission: General $12; Seniors / Students $10; Children Under 12 $6 (Adults and Students save $2 per ticket during matinee showtimes.)
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
Season’s Screenings Retro Movie Series at Marcus Theatres
Admission: Starting at $6
Bring the whole family to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen! Films include The Polar Express, A Christmas Story, Rise of the Guardians and Fred Claus.
Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 10 a.m.-Noon
Admission: FREE
The Ice Sculpture Crawl returns to Whitefish Bay! Many local businesses along Silver Spring Drive will also be offering holiday sales and giveaways that you aren’t going to want to miss.
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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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