Holiday Events
Celebrate the Season Downtown
Many local attractions, restaurants, businesses, and parks host special holiday events from November through January. Experience the festive spirit of Downtown Milwaukee with family, friends, and the community.
Santa’s Mailbox
November 12 – December 16
Cathedral Square Park
Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and his extra special helpers will ensure each child receives a personalized reply. Holiday spirit delivers the letters. No postage required!
Sponsored by Educators Credit Union With support from Serving Older Adults and National Association of Letter Carriers – Pioneer Branch 2
Cheer District, illuminated by We Energies Foundation
November 15 – January 15
Deer District
Cheer District, illuminated by We Energies Foundation, will feature B93.3’s Letters to Santa mailbox, fireworks on New Year's Eve, and the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting.
Holiday Show at the Domes
Mid-November – Early January
Mitchell Park Domes
No matter the weather outside, the Domes are always toasty warm inside, and the annual Holiday show is one of the Milwaukee's top winter attractions. A new theme brings a new look each year, but you can expect to find a display featuring poinsettias, chrysanthemums, amaryllis, and other plants as well as a decorated spruce.
Deck the Streets and Village
November 16 – January 31
Milwaukee Public Museum
Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee, and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed into winter wonderlands.
Clyde’s
Now thru November 24
Broadway Theatre Center – Studio Theatre
In a diner kitchen that might be hell, limbo or just a greasy spoon off the Pennsylvania turnpike, four formerly incarcerated cooks strive for redemption through their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
Thu, November 21 | 6:30pm
The Abbey at St. James 1868
Enjoy a live, multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location.
Sculpture Milwaukee
Ongoing
Downtown Milwaukee
Experience world- renowned sculptures along Wisconsin Avenue.
Your Window to the World on New Year’s Eve
Tue, December 31 | 7pm to 12:30am
The Pfister Hotel – Blu
Ring in the New Year in style at Blu, The Pfister Hotel's signature cocktail lounge on the 23rd floor. Flexible time slots are available! Live music will add to the celebration. Enjoy special packages, including reserved tables, premium champagne, party favors and a dessert display. VIP packages with stellar views are available.
Milwaukee Admirals Dog Day
Sat, November 16 | 6pm
UWM Panther Arena
The Milwaukee Admirals host their annual bring-your-dog-to-the-game day. Proceeds from tickets bought through www.mkedogpark.com will benefit the fundraising efforts to develop Downtown Milwaukee's first public dog park.
