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  • Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular

    The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, creating a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for the season. Don’t miss this enchanting celebration filled with wonder, spectacle, and joy! […]

  • The Long and the Short of It Benefit

    The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    As the year’s longest night and shortest day bring their magic to our calendar, we celebrate with songs that reflect on these changes. Join us for an evening with some of our favorite performers, and all for a great cause! This evening we have music from Brett Kemnitz with Carol Lee Hopkins, Scott Dunnington with […]

    $5 – $15
  • The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

    The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street, Milwaukee, 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 […]

    $50 – $200
  • Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops

    Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee […]

    $40 – $130
  • Shark Week

    Shark Week

    Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States

    Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans that once covered the region. During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour. For just $3 per bag, […]

    $15.99 – $24.99
  • A Christmas Carol at the Milwaukee Rep

    A Christmas Carol at the Milwaukee Rep

    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 […]

    $12 – $67
  • In the Christmas Mood: Madison Brass Band Holiday Concert

    Monona Grove High School Auditorium 4400 Monona Drive, Monona

    Join your Madison Brass Band for our 2025 holiday concert, In the Christmas Mood. Celebrate the holiday season with MBB as we perform a variety Christmas classics with a British Brass Band flare! 📅: December 21st at 1pm 📍: Monona Grove High School Auditorium, Monona, WI 🎟️: Admission is by donation, $10-$20 suggested. No one […]

    $10 – $20
  • The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

    The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

    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 […]

    $50 – $200
  • Ken Kilian’s Classic Big Band Holiday Show

    Mineral Point Opera House 139 High Street, Mineral Point, WI

    The best of nostalgic holiday music! Ken Kilian’s Classic Big Band is back — this time with a holiday twist! Join us on Sunday, December 21, at 2:00 pm for an afternoon of favorite holiday tunes performed in that nostalgic big band style. Advance tickets will be $20 and will increase by $5 on the […]

    $5 – $20
  • A Village Brass Christmas

    Annual Christmas concert by The Village Brass in the Capitol Rotunda. New arrangements and sing-along settings of Christmas music through the ages.

    Free