Milwaukee Holiday Lights Kickoff Extravaganza

The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Kickoff Extravaganza happens this Thursday night at Pere Marquette Park. In addition to the lighting of more than half a million lights throughout downtown, the event will feature live music, dance performances, free cookies and hot cocoa, a visit from the Clauses, fireworks, and more.

Trainfest

Check out Trainfest this Saturday and Sunday at the Baird Center. Trainfest, America’s largest operating model railroad show, features over 50 model train displays, and 250 booths filling over 500 tables of industry-leading manufacturers and retailers. Kids will enjoy the free Thomas the Tank Engine Train ride. Adult tickets range from $15 to 20 depending on the day. Child tickets range from $5 to $10.

Sporting Events This Weekend

The following sporting events are happening in the Milwaukee area this weekend:

11/22: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers

11/22: Milwaukee Panthers (Men’s B-ball) vs. Portland State Vikings

11/23: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets

11/23 - Milwaukee Panthers (Men’s B-ball) vs. Wofford Terriers

11/24: Marquette Golden Eagles (Women’s B-ball) vs. IU Indy Jaguars

11/24: Milwaukee Panthers (Men’s B-ball) vs. St. Thomas Tommies

11/24: Milwaukee Panthers (Women’s B-ball) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

Check out our Milwaukee Winter Sports Guide for Families for more information on professional and collegiate sporting events happening in the Milwaukee area.

Holiday Folk Fair

The Holiday Folk Fair International runs this Friday through Sunday at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center. The multi-cultural festival features live music, entertainment, and dance, interactive cultural exhibits, traditional food and beverages, cooking demonstrations, and more. Admission is $16 at the gate or $13 in advance.

SnowGlobe Holiday Festival

The SnowGlobe Holiday Festival kicks off this Friday at Ballpark Commons in Franklin. The experience features a SnowGlobe-inspired holiday light maze, live entertainment, an ice skating trail, a Christmas Village, and more. General admission starts at $33. The experience runs through December 30th.

Check out our list of Five Holiday Lights Experiences for other holiday experiences coming soon to the Milwaukee area.

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