INSIDER’S GUIDE
Area Must-Do’s
The holidays are busy, but it’s still nice to take a little time to enjoy some of the seasonal events our area has to offer. We’ve gathered up some fun things to see and do. Enjoy!
SnowGlobe (powered by Enchant)
It’s back! The SnowGlobe Holiday Festival (powered by Enchant) returns to the Ballpark Commons from November 22-December 30. The SnowGlobe Holiday Festival is a unique holiday experience with a variety of activities designed to enchant visitors of all ages. Enjoy a SnowGlobe-inspired light maze, Christmas cocktails and pop up bar, Snow tubing, a Christmas Village and of course, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus! For information or to purchase tickets, visit https://snowglobemagic.com/events/milwaukee/
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center– A multidisciplinary nonprofit cultural arts facility situated on a 400-acre park in the City of Brookfield, the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center seeks to join nature and art in ways designed to educate and inspire. Since it opened in 2002, the SLWC has welcomed more than 55,000 people and over 10,000 students. Treat yourself or someone special to a performance at this beautiful facility.
November
- November 8- The Travis Anderson Trio: The Music of Vince Guaraldi & Friends
- November 15- Mummenschanz: 50 Years
December
- December 13- The MSO Holiday Concert
- December 19- Milwaukee Jazz Institute: Big Band Holiday
- December 20- A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea: Good News & Other Favorites
For ticket information visit https://www.wilson-center.com/
Sunset Playhouse – Located on Wall Street in Elm Grove, the Sunset Playhouse is a non-profit community theater organization incorporated in 1954. After a 6-year building drive fund, the doors of the theater opened to the public in 1960, making it the first theater in the state to be built entirely by a community theater group. Theater tickets make a great gift for the holidays or any time, so plan to see one of the following shows and support a great organization. For more information, visit the Sunset Playhouse online at www.sunsetplayhouse.com
November
- November 29-December 1- All That Jingle: A Holiday Revue, Bombshell Theater Co.
December
- December 5-22- ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas
- December 5-8- Merry and Bright: The Songs of Irving Berlin
- December 9-10- Kenny Loggins & Friends: A Tribute
- December 17- Tenors MKE Christmas Spirits Holiday Concert, 2024
- December 31- Bee Gees, Bowie, Beatles & Bubbly
Here are a few other things you might want to add to your calendar…
November
November 8-9
Christmas in the Grove
November 10
Brookfield East Craft Fair
http://www.brookfieldeastffa.com/holiday-arts-and-craft-fair.html
November 21- January 1
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/bid-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival
November 22-December 20
Cedarburg Festive Friday Eves
https://www.cedarcreeksettlement.com/
November 22-December 30
SnowGlobe powered by Enchant
https://snowglobemagic.com/events/milwaukee/
November 29-December 1
The German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc
https://germanchristmasmarket.org/
November 29-December 4
Country Christmas Light Show
https://www.thecountrychristmas.com/
November 29
Perfectly Imperfect Craft Fair
http://perfectlyimperfect4you.com/
November 30-December 31
Wild Lights 2024
December
December 6-January 1, 2025
Country Christmas Light Show
https://www.thecountrychristmas.com/
December 7
Christmas at the Inn
https://hawksinn.org/events/christmas-at-the-inn/
December 7
Waukesha Art Crawl
December 7
Family Free Day
December 13-15
Cedarburg Artist Guild Annual Holiday Art Fair
https://www.cedarburgartistsguild.com/
December 26-30
Frosty Free Week 2024