1. Haunted Holidays Tours at The Rave/Eagles Club
ALL WEEKEND | THE RAVE/EAGLES CLUB
This self-guided journey through the historic Rave/Eagles Club makes for a festive and frightening night. Explore the inner workings of the space, like the haunted pool. Each attendee gets their choice of a festive drink with their ticket. Get tickets here.
2. World’s Tallest Glass Tree
ALL WEEKEND | 373 W GENEVA ST., WILLIAMS BAY
This is the last weekend to see the World’s Tallest Glass Tree in Williams Bay. There will also be an art fair, including handmade glassware. On Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., the installation will be completed with a blow glass star topper. Find more information here.
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3. Golden Girls Holiday Special at La Cage
ALL WEEKEND | LA CAGE
This is the final weekend to catch this dinner and drag show at La Cage. Enjoy cocktails and dinner (or lunch, for the matinee) ahead of the show, and then watch the Golden Girls perform. (Note: The event will be on the second floor of La Cage, which is only accessible via stairs.) Get tickets and read more here.
4. Animal Encounters at Discovery World
ALL WEEKEND FROM 11-11:30 A.M. | DISCOVERY WORLD
Things are getting wild at Discovery World this weekend. Wild animals, that is. Meet turtles and snakes, and explore the Great Lake Future exhibit. No additional ticket beyond admission is required.
5. Santa’s Christmas Cavalcade
FRIDAY FROM 5-7:30 P.M. | DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE
Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride through Downtown Milwaukee on a vintage fire truck while local singer/songwriter Sarah Fierek sings holiday tunes. It leaves from the Milwaukee Public Market and will travel east on Wisconsin Avenue toward the lakefront, passing Pere Maquette Park, Cathedral Square, Zeidler Union Square, Catalano Square and the Hoan Bridge. The Hunger Task Force will be accepting donations from attendees before the trip departs the Market at 5:15 p.m.
6. The Fitzgeralds 150th Birthday
FRIDAY AT 6:30 P.M. | THE FITZGERALD
The Fitzgerald celebrates its 150th anniversary this Friday, and Pabst Theater Group is throwing a party to celebrate. The band Whole Yachta Love will perform yacht rock hits from the ’70s and ’80s throughout the event, and yacht rock attire is encouraged. There will be an open bar and appetizers included with a ticket. Get tickets here.
7. Charlie Brown Tree Lot
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. | CORNER OF ST. PAUL AVENUE AND BROADWAY
This is the last day to check out the Charlie Brown tree lot at Milwaukee Public Market. From “Charlie Brown” trees to fully grown trees ranging from 4 to 10 feet, there will be lots of trees to peruse.
8. Zawadi Day
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. | WISCONSIN BLACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
This family pre-Kwanzaa event features gift making, African dance and drumming, a writing workshop and a Kwanzaa class. Get tickets here.
9. Milwaukee Hmong New Year
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | WISCONSIN STATE FAIR EXPOSITION CENTER
The largest Hmong New Year celebration in Wisconsin is happening this weekend and is open to all. There will be over 100 vendors, Chinese lion dancers, a beauty contest and more. Food and drink vendors will be selling everything from boba drinks to bubble waffle ice cream. Learn more here.
10. Bronzeville Center For The Arts Holiday Shop
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | GALLERY 507 SHOP
The newly built Gallery 507 is a holiday shop is open! Artists from all over the world have contributed works to the shop, making for a diverse selection of Christmas gifts to shop this weekend.
11. Holidays on the Hop
SUNDAY FROM 3-5 P.M. | THE HOP
Savor the last performance of Holidays on the Hop on Sunday. The JL Russel Jazz Trio will play live music and folks on board will get free holiday cookies.
12. Milwaukee Zappafest
SATURDAY AT 8 P.M. | SHANK HALL
Shank Hall is hosting Zappafest this Saturday. Paying tribute to Frank Zappa and his music is Ray White from Frank Zappa’s band along with local band Gozortenplat. Doors open at 7 p.m. Get tickets here.
13. Girls Rock MKE: Joyfest
SUNDAY FROM NOON-8 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE
Girls Rock MKE is throwing a one-day event with live music and a workshop focused on inspiring new musicians. There will be a workshop with Planned Parenthood and a workshop on open mics with The Audacity. See the lineup of performances here.
