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  • Polar Café

    The Polar Café Quiet Zone is a place where adults can unwind and relax while enjoying food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages). The low-key area is surrounded by trees and has several seating areas to get comfortable. Kids are welcome, but the area is monitored to keep it calm and quiet.


  • Concessions

    Winter Fest delights all of your senses, including your taste buds! Our concessions available for purchase include burgers, hot dogs, nachos, candy, roasted nuts, popcorn, smoothies, funnel cakes, snow cones and soft pretzels. And don’t forget a soft drink, gourmet hot chocolate or coffee.

Family fun entertainment

Check out our: Attractions for kids 2-5 | Attractions for kids 6-16 | Entertainment Stages

December 26th

Majestic Mountain Theater Stage

  1. 11:00am

    The Polar Express

    This is the story of a young hero who boards a powerful and magical train on Christmas Eve that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. This little boy’s adventure is a journey of self-discovery that shows us how the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

  2. 1:00pm

    Musician Jim Mooney

    Jim is a solo pianist whose repertoire is filled with an array of styles from classical to modern-day classics. His all-inclusive playlist is sure to delight everyone in the family.

  3. 2:00pm

    Skai Performing Arts Super Star Kids

    The Skai Superstars are artists from various backgrounds and talent abilities throughout the greater Milwaukee & surrounding suburban areas. Each Skai-day is an intense, yet fun, learning rehearsal designed to prepare artists for opportunities in show touring, short-film projects, book publishing, visual art, CD production projects and a variety of other performance and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Skai Superstars program is designed to teach youth to be superstars on and off the stage!

  4. 3:00pm

    Musician Joey Halbur

    For this acoustic set, Joey will bring in a wide range of cover and original music from a variety of genres.

  5. 4:00pm

    Mr. Pickles Live Comedy Show

    Milwaukee native Michael Drake, known as Mr. Pickles, is a songwriter/author/performer who incorporates humor into his family friendly show.

  6. 5:00pm

    Musician Eric Look

    (Tentative)

December 27th

Majestic Mountain Theater Stage

  1. 11:00am

    Happy Feet

    Enter into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song. A penguin is born who cannot sing, but he can tap dance something fierce!

  2. 1:00pm

    Sophia’s Heart Live Music and Dance Performance

    Sophia’s Heart was inspired by the life of Sophia L. Gokey, who, despite her heart condition, remained full of optimism, energy and selflessness. This choir and dance team, composed of 7th through 10th graders, performs routines to songs on the Billboard Top 20.

  3. 2:00pm

    Musical Group Close in Harmony

    The female, a cappella quartet, “Close in Harmony,” unofficially formed in the fall of 2008 when four teammates on Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s freshmen volleyball team realized that they all shared a love for singing. After a few months of casual harmonization, Emma Kolander, Abby Rasmussen, Rachel Sebald, and Rachel Tesch decided to take their talents to the next level. Close in Harmony loves to perform for all audiences and welcomes any opportunity to do so! They would like to thank everyone for supporting them this afternoon and hope they enhance everyone’s holiday festivities!

  4. 3:00pm

    Danceworks Live Dance Performance

    Danceworks Youth Performance Company is a high-energy group of talented young artists ranging from ages 11-17. This family friendly, holiday-themed routine is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

  5. 4:00pm

    Mr. Pickles Live Comedy Show

    Milwaukee native Michael Drake, known as Mr. Pickles, is a songwriter/author/performer who incorporates humor into his family friendly show.

  6. 5:00pm

    Musician Jim Mooney

    Jim is a solo pianist whose repertoire is filled with an array of styles from classical to modern-day classics. His all-inclusive playlist is sure to delight everyone in the family.

December 28th

Majestic Mountain Theater Stage

  1. 11:00am

    Milwaukee's Got Talent

    Sing somewhere other than the shower. If you think you have what it takes, enter for your chance to shine. Adults and kids alike will get four minutes of fame to showcase voice, appearance, and stage presence to earn their way to the finals for a shot at the title of “2012 Winner” and score recording time in a real studio. More about this event.

December 29th

Majestic Mountain Theater Stage

  1. 11:00am

    Christmas is Here Again

    Christmas Is Here Again is an animated, musical tale that follows the exciting journey of a young orphan girl, Sophianna, and her unlikely band of adventurers. Together, they help recover Santa's magical toy sack.

  2. 1:00pm

    Musician Hannah Mrozak

    Milwaukee’s Got Talent 2011 winner, 14 year old Hannah is a talented young performer who started singing at the age 6. Her performance is rooted in spice, sass, and a whole lot of soul. She loves to make people happy with her music.

  3. 2:00pm

    Musician Jim Mooney

    Jim is a solo pianist whose repertoire is filled with an array of styles from classical to modern-day classics. His all-inclusive playlist is sure to delight everyone in the family

  4. 3:00pm

    Main Street Song & Dance Group

    Main Street Song and Dance Troupe is composed of more than 20 singers and dancers from all around the Metro Milwaukee area. The talented young troupe provides great family fun with dancing and singing to holiday tunes.

  5. 4:00pm

    Musician Becca Richter

    Award-winning singer/songwriter Becca Richter shows a musical maturity with her developed vocals and instrumentals, all of which are self-composed. Becca has been likened to Jewel and keeps her audiences interested with sounds of pop, country, jazz and contemporary Christian music.

  6. 5:00pm

    Musician Nora Collins

    A Brookfield native, Nora is a 18-year-old singer/songwriter and aspiring country musician. She was awarded the 2012 WAMI “Rising Star” by her peers in the Wisconsin music industry. She is also the 2011 Wisconsin State Winner in the Texaco Country Showdown.

December 30th

Majestic Mountain Theater Stage

  1. 11:00am

    The Polar Express

    This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards a powerful and magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. This adventure is a journey of self-discovery that shows the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

  2. 2:45pm

    Gravity Falls Live Performance

    Radio Disney presents the adventures of a 12 year-old twin brother and sister, Dipper and Mabel Pines, who must rely on one another to find their way in the unfamiliar town of Gravity Falls.

  3. 4:00pm

    Musician Becca Richter

    Award-winning singer/songwriter Becca Richter shows a musical maturity with her developed vocals and instrumentals, all of which are self-composed. Becca has been likened to Jewel and keeps her audiences interested with sounds of pop, country, jazz and contemporary Christian music.

  4. 5:00pm

    Sculpting Presentation

    Check out foam sculpting artwork from expert sculptors, as well as local artists and high school and college students.

December 31st

Majestic Mountain Theater Stage

  1. 11:00am

    Happy Feet

    Enter into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song. A penguin is born who cannot sing, but he can tap dance something fierce!

  2. 1:00pm

    Jump Up Family Music

    Dana McCarthy is an educator, musician and father who creates songs with a simple goal in mind – getting young children and their families to sing, dance and play together in an environment that promotes self-confidence, literacy and motor skills, and the bonds of family.

  3. 2:00pm

    Musician Cassie Boettcher

    Cassie Boettcher is a pop singer-songwriter that has been compared to Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat, and Ingrid Michaelson. Praised by industry figures like Rob Burnett, (Executive Producer of The David Letterman Show) her music has been heard in a Sprint ad and the recently released film We Made This Movie.

  4. 3:00pm

    Highbridges

  5. 4:00pm

    Super Star Kids

    The Skai Superstars are artists from various backgrounds and talent abilities throughout the greater Milwaukee & surrounding suburban areas. Each Skai-day is an intense, yet fun, learning rehearsal designed to prepare artists for opportunities in show touring, short-film projects, book publishing, visual art, CD production projects and a variety of other performance and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Skai Superstars program is designed to teach youth to be superstars on and off the stage!

  6. 6:30pm

    Radio Disney’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

    Ring in the New Year with Radio Disney and Winter Fest. The all-ages party starts at 6:30 p.m. and features music, games and prizes.

There’s something for everyone at Milwaukee Winter Fest

Whether you’re a kid or just a kid-at-heart, Milwaukee Winter Fest has a wide variety of interactive activities that will delight and entertain for hours of fun like the brand-new indoor zip line!

Our one-of-a-kind event features everything from a holiday train and a zip line to a roller rink, rock climbing wall, bounce houses and live entertainment. Be sure to bring your camera for plenty of holiday-themed photo opportunities! Also new this year is Peppermint Lane, an interactive experience to actively engage children with imaginative ideas through arts and crafts.

Mark your calendar and be sure to bring your family for a visit between December 26th and 31st!

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Make it a getaway

Come for Winter Fest and stay for everything downtown Milwaukee has to offer. Cure your cabin fever – and keep your wallet healthy – with hotel, food and entertainment discounts, all for one price!

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