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December Events in Milwaukee

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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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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