Start the month of November with a fun event such as Wine & Dine, 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.
- The Red Hot Chili Peppers
What: punk-funk rock superstars in concert
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1
Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St.
How much: $38.50, $58.50
- The Buccaneer Bash
When: 7:30 - 11 p.m. Saturday, November 3
What: a pirate costume party and exhibit preview
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St.
Cost: $50
- Free Day at the Zoo
When: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3
What: a chance to see the animals for free
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd.
Cost: free
- PechaKucha Milwaukee #12
When: 6:20 - 9:20 p.m. Thursday, November 8
What: story telling through slides -- 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide
Where: Translator, 415 E. Menomonee St.
Cost: $12
- Trainfest
When: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11
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
- Wine & Dine Wisconsin
When: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11
What: a huge event featuring wine, beer and food tasting
Where: Delta Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Cost: $55, $75 weekend pass
- Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, November 15
What: official tree lighting ceremony and kick-off of downtown Milwaukee's many holiday decorations and events
Where: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
Cost: Free
- Holiday Folk Fair International
When: Friday, November 16 - Sunday, November 18
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 17
What: popular seasonal parade through downtown Milwaukee
Where: Astor and Kilbourn to the Grand Avenue Mall
Cost: free
- Thanksgiving Day
When: Thursday, November 22
- Black Friday
When: Friday, November 23
What: biggest shopping day of the year
- Candy Cane Lane Lights Up for the Season
When: Friday, November 23
What: a popular drive through a holiday-light packed neighborhood in West Allis
- Sesame Street Live - Can't Stop Singing
When: Friday, November 23 - Sunday, November 25
What: Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage
- Art vs. Craft Round #10
When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, November 24
What: an independent artist and craft sale
Where: Harley Davidson Museum, 400 Canal St.
Cost: $4, free kids 13 and under
