Events Around the Milwaukee Area that Will Surely Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Milwaukee has never been the shy kid in class when it comes to reasons to celebrate, and this year’s holiday season is no exception. The East Side is jingle janglin’ with Christmas spirit! Here’s just a few of the happenings around town:

Kick off the weekend from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 16 for the “Holiday Around the World” event at Milwaukee Harley-Davidson located at 11310 West Silver Spring Road. While you sample various drinks and appetizers from 10 different countries, check out the holiday burlesque performance, get a picture with Santa himself, and engage in numerous other holiday inspired activities. You can get your “passport” by simply making a donation to Toys for Tots at the front door. Rumor has it that Mexico will feature a margarita bicycle. Pedal to blend yourself a fabulous cocktail. Color me persuaded.

All of Santa’s little helpers are invited to attend Milwaukee’s Winterfest for ten days of events for the whole family. The Frontier Airlines Center on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and 4th Street will be bursting with holiday spirit December 21 through December 31. While the rock climbing wall, holiday train, classics movie theater, mini golf, skating rink, carousel, and GIANT slide are reason enough to get festive for the fest, there will be an ongoing assortment of musical performances and magic shows each day. Also, a donation of any non-perishable food item to go to local non-profit organization, Hunger Task Force, will get you a $2.00 discount on ticket prices! Tickets can be purchased at www.milwaukeewinterfest.com.

The Red Arrow Park skating rink on Water Street, or the “Starbuck’s Rink,” as some of us know it as, will soon be opening for the season, and remain open until February, or for as long as weather permits. For the pocket-friendly price of only $7.00 you can rent a pair of skates. Own your own skates? Even better, as you my friend, can skate for free. So pick up your coffee or cocoa and get your Kristi Yamaguchi on! Check county.milwaukee.gov for more details and season opening information!


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