Here's a way to keep young hands busy: The Brookfield Mall location of Barnes & Noble will host a special LEGO-building event this week! Scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, the event invites budding builders to assist in assembling the London and Chicago skylines, which are part of the new LEGO® Skyline collection. […]
Can the holiday season be considered complete without seeing a performance of The Nutcracker? We think not! Thankfully, Milwaukeeans can catch Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, and the rest of the famous ballet's cast of characters during the Milwaukee Ballet's production of The Nutcracker! Taking place Dec. 10-27 at the […]
A Milwaukee holiday tradition for more than four decades, A Christmas Carol has returned to the Pabst Theater! This family-friendly take on Charles Dickens's beloved tale, produced by The Milwaukee Rep, promises to transport the audience "back to the heart of Victorian London for a magical immersive experience on the biggest and most elaborate set […]
A beloved annual tradition in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is in full swing! This special holiday event, which returned for its 18th season on Nov. 16, illuminates downtown Milwaukee in more than 500,000 twinkling lights for a six-week span. The event dazzles in other ways, too. The Jingle Bus, for example, offers riders […]
For the avid beer lover looking for a fun way to get in the holiday spirit, the MillerCoors Holiday Lites is a must-see winter event. This annual celebration runs from December 2 through December 23, 2016, and this year marks the 160th anniversary of Coors brewing beer! Enjoy the brewery's popular Frederick Miller’s Chocolate lager, […]
Here's a sure sign that the holiday season is fast approaching: The Milwaukee Holiday Parade is taking place this weekend! Returning for its 89th year, this beloved annual tradition will take over the streets of downtown Milwaukee beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Free to attend, the parade steps off from Kilbourn Avenue […]
The sights, sounds, and smells of Germany will soon fill the air as Christkindlmarket comes to Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery! Taking place Nov. 17-20, this indoor-outdoor market aims to bring the experience of an authentic German Christmas market to Milwaukee through shopping, entertainment, food, and, of course, plenty of beer! Illuminated by […]
TrainFest, America's largest operating model railroad show, takes place at the Wisconsin State Fair Park from Saturday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 13. This family-friendly show is a great way to spend time with your family and friends, and it's a true must-see event for any train collector or casual enthusiast! Wander around TrainFest and […]
From Saturday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 6, the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee will be transformed into Savor Milwaukee, a celebration of local food and libations. During the festival, area foodies, beer lovers, and wine aficionados alike will gather to celebrate the very best culinary creations that Milwaukee has to offer. This year's Savor […]
Expect lions and tigers and boos! during this year's Halloween Spooktacular at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Held Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, this family-friendly event combines the excitement of the zoo's world-class exhibits with everyone's favorite candy-filled holiday, Halloween! The young and young at heart are invited to don their Halloween costumes and […]