Start the month of November with a fun event such as Snake Day, then head into the holiday season by checking out a number of great local traditions: Trainfest, the Holiday Folk Fair International, Milwaukee Holiday Parade and more.
- Trienen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkins
What: Wisconsin's largest corn maze, with hayrides, pumpkins, farm animals and more
When: September 3 - November 14
Where: W12420 Highway 60, Lodi
How much: $14.50, $12.50 (ages 6-11); $5.50 (5 and under) includes admission to both pumpkin patch and corn maze
- Snake Day
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, November 5
What: showcase of real reptiles and snakes
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St.
Cost: Free with admission
- Free Day at the Zoo
When: Saturday, November 5
What: a chance to see the animals for free
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd.
Cost: free
- Trainfest
When: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13
What: America's largest operating model railroad show
Where: Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
Cost: $12, $2 Kids 4-12, Free for kids 3 and under
- Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17
What: official lighting ceremony of downtown's many decorations and events
Where: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
Cost: Free
- Holiday Folk Fair International
When: Friday, November 18 - Sunday, November 20
What: showcase of world culture through song, dance and exhibits
Where: Wisconsin Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
Cost: $12, $10 seniors, free military and kids
- Milwaukee Holiday Parade
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 19
What: popular parade through downtown Milwaukee
Where: Astor and Kilbourn to the Grand Avenue Mall
Cost: free
- Thanksgiving Day
When: Thursday, November 24
- Black Friday
When: Friday, November 25
What: biggest shopping day of the year
- Sesame Street Live - Elmo Makes Music
When: Friday, November 25 - Sunday, November 27
What: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music.
- Art vs. Craft Round #10
When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, November 26
What: indie artist and craft sale
Where: MSOE, 1047 N. Broadway
Cost: $4, free kids 13 and under
