As students prepare for the holidays and winter break, it’s a season full of fun and festive activities in Milwaukee. These low-cost activities are perfect for spending time with friends and family.
Red Arrow Park ice slice
Bring your skates and skate for free at Red Arrow Park’s ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Otherwise, admission is $11 for adults, and tickets for skating can be purchased directly from January 2024 until February 2024.
For the past few years, I’ve enjoyed ice skating at the rink with my friends, even though I’ve never ice skated before. The rink is full of young children and their families, so it’s a warm and friendly environment.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival and Jingle Bus Tour
This Milwaukee tradition is celebrating its 25th anniversaryth This year’s anniversary. The festival will run until January 1, 2024 and is free for everyone to attend. His four parks in Milwaukee will be decorated with glittering decorations. Pere Marquette Park, Cathedral Square Park, Red Arrow Park, Seidler Union Square.
There’s also a 40-minute jingle bus tour of all the lights from It runs Thursday through Sunday nights until December 30th. The tour is narrated and introduces the main attractions of Holiday Lights His Festival, including his three parks: “Community Spirit Park” in Cathedral Square, “Santa’s Celebration Square” in Zeidler Union.and “Feliz Fiesta!” at Pere Marquette Park.
Buses depart from Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown.ticket is Must be purchased in advance for $5.
Winter Wonders Drive
This 1.4-mile drive-thru holiday lights installation features more than 1 million LED lights around the Milwaukee Botanical Garden.The show runs until December 31st and tickets are available for purchase online Or come directly to the Atrium of the Berner Botanical Garden.
trans siberian orchestra
TSO is a multi-platinum rock group that will perform two shows at Fiserv Forum on December 27th. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hunger Action Center. This year, TSO will be holding its 2023 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO & More.” Tickets went on sale in September and are still on sale. Website start from $49.
build a deck street and village
The Milwaukee Public Museum will renovate its most popular exhibit, Old Milwaukee Streets and European Village. The walkthrough turns into a holiday wonderland. Tickets are $20 to $30 individually and will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until January 22, 2024.
The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
Milwaukee Ballet presents the world premiere of Michael Pink’s reimagining of The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium from Dec. 13 to Dec. 26 in Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. perform.Ticket prices vary by seat and are available for purchase online.
I remember going to see ballet with my mother as a child and being fascinated by the costumes and sets. Arabian dance has always been my favorite part of ballet. Because the movements were so angelic considering how difficult a dance it is.The Nutcracker always brought his family with him. And, I holiday spirit.
Milwaukee Makers Market
This pop-up holiday market is located inside Discovery World and offers handcrafted items that support local small businesses, perfect for the gift-giving season. Participation is free and will take place on December 17th from 10am to 4pm. Creator Ryan Laessig carefully selects which vendors sell, so everyone can shop and browse.
holiday snow globe
Mitchell Park Dome is hosting its annual Holiday Snow Globe event through January 7th. The dome is filled with festive poinsettia flowers and other decorated spruce trees. Marquette students can get in for $6 when they show their ID in person, plus Milwaukee County residents get $1 off their tickets.
This story was written by Mimi Sinotte. You can contact her at: [email protected].
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