Bayfield Apple Festival
2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin
Celebrate the fall harvest with us in Bayfield, Wisconsin! Enjoy various apple orchard events and tours, and come downtown for live music, food and craft vendors, and the Spectrum Carnival.
We hope to see you on October 3, 4 and 5, 2025!

All Souls Eve
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, 53202
Enjoy a new work from the irrepressible Viet Cuong; an Evan Chambers’ song-cycle The Old Burying Ground and traditions of the Mexican Day of the Dead. Deanna Tham conducts.

Gifts of the Season
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex, Wisconsin, 53089, United States
Enjoy a memorable holiday concert with all the trimmings – holiday classics, sing-along and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with ballet performance by members of the Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance.
Conductor – Alexander Mandl
Program
Leroy Anderson, A Christmas Festival Overture
Peter Tchaikovsky, Selections from The Nutcracker with Ballet performed by dancers from the Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance
Victor Herbert, March of the Toys
Bill Holcombe, Festival Sounds of Hanukkah
Leroy Anderson, Bugler’s Holiday
David Lovrien, Minor Alterations: Christmas Through the Looking Glass
Dan Goeller, Fiesta de Navidad
George Frideric Handel, Hallelujah Chorus, from The Messiah
arr John Finnegan, Christmas Sing-along
arr Bruce Chase, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

41st Annual Green Bay Holiday Parade presented by HSHS St. Vincent Children's Hospital
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Green Bay
Experience the magic of the 41st Annual Green Bay Holiday Parade presented by HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital with Rudolph and his friends!
This year’s theme is “Rudolph and Friends,” a celebration of magic friendships, kindness, and inclusion. Witness vibrant floats, marching bands, dancers, and beloved holiday characters like Rudolph, and of course, his friends!
Kick-off your morning with live music by Frank & Amy of Let Me Be Frank Productions, 9–10 AM, at the Brown County Courthouse, followed by a countdown at the start of the parade with Mayor Eric Genrich.
After the parade, meet Santa and his reindeer at the YWCA! Santa will be there until 1 PM, but the reindeer will head back to the North Pole at 12:30 PM.
Free parking is available at Pine Street and Main Street ramps.
The parade route and more details are available at https://downtowngreenbay.com/parade.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, bundle-up and share holiday cheer with this cherished tradition in Downtown Green Bay!

A Christmas Carol at the Milwaukee Rep
2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-30 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-30 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:30 and 6 more dates | Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
By Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition
For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets and eye-popping special effects, it’s a dazzling Christmas feast with enough theatrical goodies to fill any sized stocking hung by the chimney with care. Rep favorite Matt Daniels returns as Scrooge.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - In Concert
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53203, United States
Experience the outlandish holiday adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) as he finds himself alone in New York City, thwarting the plans of bumbling Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) with a series of ingenious traps. This beloved film features the full spectrum of John Williams’ delightful score – from the whimsical and playful themes to the dramatic, action-packed pieces that perfectly complement Kevin’s clever escapades. Home Alone 2 combines the timeless charm of the classic film with a vibrant, live orchestral performance for a hilarious, heart-warming festive outing for the entire family! Performed live by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Celebrating the Season in Song with The Florentine Opera
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:30 | The Milwaukee Club, 706 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Step inside the historic Milwaukee Club for a night of music, cocktails, and easy elegance. It’s the perfect blend of festive cheer and a touch of fancy-without the fuss.

Featuring
Head of Music: Aurelia Andrews
Soprano: Jamila Drecker-Waxman
Mezzo-Soprano: Lauryn Nelson
Tenor: Zach Taylor
Baritone: David Drettwan
Piano: Daniel Weber
5:30 PM – Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM – Performance
Run Time – 1 hour, no intermission

The Commercialists: Charlie Brown Christmas
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-05 21:00 - 22:30 | Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53203, United States
Good Grief! Local favorites The Commercialists bring their annual holiday tradition back to the Bradley Symphony Center. Sit right on the stage as you experience a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, complete with bar service. Your up-close-and-personal onstage floor ticket includes one drink. The vocal stylings of jazz singer Faith Hatch usher in the holiday season.
Please note: Table service is available on floor only. All guests will receive one drink voucher per eligible ticket upon arrival, before the performance.
*The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will not perform at this event.*

Milwaukee Community Orchestra - Winter Concert
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Shattuck Auditorium – Carroll University, 218 N East Ave, Waukesha, 53186, United States
Founded in 2024, the Milwaukee Community Orchestra (MCO) is a dynamic organization designed to foster a lifelong love of music. Our mission is to enrich Milwaukee’s cultural landscape by offering a welcoming space where musicians of all ages,
backgrounds, and skill levels can come together to make music.
Program
Zampa Overture, Ferdinand Herold
O Holy Night, Adolphe Adam/arr. Custer
In the Bleak Midwinter, Gustav Holst/R.W. Smith
The Bells of Christmas, arr. Bob Krogstad (Carol of the Bells; Ding Dong Merrily on High; Jingle Bells; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; Silver Bells)
Festive Overture, Dmitri Shostakovich
Music from “Frozen”, Lopez/arr. Krogstad (Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?; For the First Time in Forever; Frozen Heart; In Summer; Let It Go)
Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Suite for Orchestra, George Gershwin/Bennett (Summertime; I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’; Bess, You is My Woman Now; There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York; It Ain’t Necessarily So; Oh, Lawd, I’m On My Way)

Milwaukee Community Orchestra Winter Concert
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Shattuck Auditorium – Carroll University, 218 N East Ave, Waukesha, 53186, United States
Performing works by Shostakovich, Herold, Gershwin, Holst, the music from Frozen, and holiday medleys.

The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water Street, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine), this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the holidays.
As one of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker guarantees an enchanting evening of festive fun for all ages. Nearly 200 dancers, including students of Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy, will illuminate the incredible artistic talent found right here in our city.

Caroling at the Fireplace with the Florentine Opera
2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, 53045, United States
Gather ’round the fireplace at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for a cozy night of classic carols and warm vibes. It’s a festive, family-friendly evening—perfect for grandma, her best friend, and everyone in between.

Featuring
Head of Music: Aurelia Andrews
Soprano: Jamila Drecker-Waxman
Mezzo-Soprano: Lauryn Nelson
Tenor: Zach Taylor
Baritone: David Drettwan
Piano: Daniel Weber
