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December 2025

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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6 keymilwaukee.com FESTIVE EXHIBITS THROUGH JAN. 4 MITCHELL PARK DOMES HOLIDAY SHOW View the "Twelve Days of Christmas: A Playful Parody" themed floral show. Mitchell Park Domes milwaukeedomes.org THROUGH JAN. 1 MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL (See page 4) milwaukeedowntown.com THROUGH MID-JAN. Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery DECK THE HALLS Come see the Best Place's Bluemound Rib- bon Hall, Great Hall and Guest Center decorated "Dickens-Style". Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery bestplacemilwaukee.com DEC. 5 & 12 FRIDAY NIGHT HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT THE VILLA Stroll through deco- rated gardens from 4-8pm View twinkling lights and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum villaterrace.org DEC. 3-31 WILD LIGHTS Presented by We Energies Foundation. Glowing lights of glorious animal-themed displays line the zoo's walking paths. Milwaukee County Zoo milwaukeezoo.org THROUGH DEC. 25 At Random Bar's "ENCHANTING MAGIC FOREST" Twinkling lights, festive decorations, and cozy heated huts make this an ideal spot to kick off the holidays in style. 2501 S Delaware Ave. atrandommke.com THROUGH DEC. 25 CANDY CANE LANE This West Allis neigh- borhood becomes a seasonal paradise with yard displays. Dona- tions benefit the MACC Fund. 96-92 Sts. & Oklahoma to Montana Aves., West Allis candycanelanewi.com DEC. 4-22 ILLUMINATE OZAUKEE 2025 Shining displays with fun holiday characters, with each plot of land donated by a local nonprofit. Drop a letter to Santa and vote for your favorite plot. Herman A Zeunert Park, Cedarburg THROUGH JAN. 31 CHRISTMAS ON THE AVENUE Experience shopping in Cedarburg in the 1950s and 1960s through historical displays and artifacts at the museum. Cedarburg History Museum cedarburghm.org holiday HIGHLIGHTS THROUGH JAN. 25, 2026 DECK THE STREETS AND VILLAGE Stroll through the Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village to view turn-of-the-century exhibits, including shops and ethnic homes, adorned with holiday decorations of yesteryear. On Dec. 8, 1pm Florentine Opera performs Christmas hymns and classic holiday songs in front of the Butterfly Vivarium. On Dec. 11, 7-9:30pm adults can enjoy drinks, appetizers and music at the Old Milwaukee Mixer. Dec. 13, 11am-3pm visit the European Village and take a trip back in time as it comes to life, with costumed Interpreters who share stories about Christmas traditions at European Village Alive! Milwaukee Public Museum. mpm.edu

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