Milwaukee is always a busy city, but things really get crazy during the holidays. From skating at Red Arrow Park to catching one of the great holiday shows, there are tons of events to keep everyone busy until 2010.
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- Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
When: November 19 - January 3
What: festive light displays downtown
Where: various downtown parks
Cost: free
- A Grand Avenue Christmas at the Pabst Mansion
When: November 20 - January 10
What: renaissance mansion fully decked out for Christmas
Where: Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Cost: $9, $8 students and seniors, $5 children, free for children 6 and under
Contact: (414) 931-0808
- First Stage Children's Theater: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
When: November 27 - December 24
What: a special First Stage Children's Theater performance
Where: Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St.
Cost: $13.50 - $36.50
Contact: (414) 273-7206
- Milwaukee Repertory Theater: A Christmas Carol
When: November 27 - December 27
What: a beloved holiday classic
Where: Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St.
Cost: $10 - $45
Contact: (414) 224-9490
- Christmas in the Ward
When: Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5
What: a neighborhood shopping and holiday celebration
Where: throughout the Third Ward
Cost: free
- Artisans and Entrepreneurs Holiday Market
When: Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6
What: shopping fair featuring local artisans
Where: Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: free
Contact: (414) 765-9966
- Santa Cycle Rampage
When: Saturday, December 12
What: Santas riding bikes to bars through Milwaukee
Where: Start at Cafe Hollander
Cost: free
- Slice of Ice - Skating at Red Arrow Park
When: December 17 - February ? (weather dependent)
What: a Milwaukee winter tradition
Where: Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St.
Cost: $6 for skate rental, free with your own skates
Contact: (414) 289-8791
- Dickens Dinner at the Pabst Mansion
When: December 17 - 22
What: A special holiday dinner in the decorated Pabst Mansion
Where: Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Cost: $80, $89
Contact: (414) 727-6980
