Thursday, November 17, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Downtown Milwaukee lights up with holiday spirit as the 24th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins at Pere Marquette Park.
The holiday show will feature live musical performances, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a fireworks display to close out the show, complimentary cocoa and cookies from DoubleTree by Hilton, and free Jingle Bus tours.
If you can’t make it downtown, you can watch the festivities at home on WISN12 at 6:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza >>
Friday, November 18, 2022, 5-7 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Milwaukee’s official city Christmas tree will have a new home this year. In years past, the tree was set up at Milwaukee’s City Hall or in Red Arrow Park, but this year it has moved to the “Cheer District” outside of the Fiserv Forum.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 18 will include live entertainment including DJ Shawna, the Milwaukee Ballet, the Salvation Army Brass Band and more. There will also be live reindeer and holiday activities for all to enjoy.
Milwaukee Tree Lighting Ceremony >>
Other tree lighting ceremonies in the Milwaukee area >>
November 18-December 31, 2022
Admission: $21-$90
Ring in the holidays with a brand-new musical revue at the Skylight Music Theatre, featuring 30 favorite songs from Disney’s biggest Broadway hits. A cast of phenomenal singers, including an ensemble of talented youth performers, will celebrate the season in style with a festive holiday party for the ages.