City of Festivals
From the roar of a crowd at a Summerfest show to the delectable smells of Food Truck Fest, there’s truly a fest for everyone in Milwaukee.
Christmas Carnival of Lights
The Midwest's biggest, brightest and most dazzling drive-through holiday light show! Open Nov. 18, 2023 - Sunday Jan. 1, 2024* Relax in the comfort of your own vehicle as you wind your…
Enchant Christmas
Enchant Christmas, the world’s largest holiday light event experience covering more than 10 acres and featuring the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, Village and festive programming…
Fantastic Forest - Sponsored by Hawks Landscape
Sponsored by Hawks Landscape Local youth groups decorate nearly 70 trees inside the Zoo with animal-themed, homemade ornaments. The Fantastic Forest is a great opportunity for local youth…
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Mark your calendars for the return of the Milwaukee Holiday Light Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group, November 16, 2023 through January 1, 2024. We'll package up the best of…
Wild Lights - Powered by We Energies
Powered by We Energies Dec. 1-31; except closed Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 24, and 25 During this festive season, the Milwaukee County Zoo will transform into an illuminated destination with…
Wild Lights Drive Thru - Powered by We Energies
Powered by We Energies Dec. 3, 10, 17, 18, 19 New this year: special “Drive Thru” dates are offered for a different experience — to enjoy Wild Lights from the comfort of your car!
Winter Wonders, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Winter Wonders, presented by Wimmer Communities, features more than one million LED lights along a magical, 1.4-mile, drive-through holiday light show at Boerner Botanical Arboretum and…
Christmas Carnival of Lights
The Midwest's biggest, brightest and most dazzling drive-through holiday light show! Open Nov. 18, 2023 - Sunday Jan. 1, 2024* Relax in the comfort of your own vehicle as you wind your…
Fantastic Forest - Sponsored by Hawks Landscape
Sponsored by Hawks Landscape Local youth groups decorate nearly 70 trees inside the Zoo with animal-themed, homemade ornaments. The Fantastic Forest is a great opportunity for local youth…
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Mark your calendars for the return of the Milwaukee Holiday Light Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group, November 16, 2023 through January 1, 2024. We'll package up the best of…
Winter Wonders, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Winter Wonders, presented by Wimmer Communities, features more than one million LED lights along a magical, 1.4-mile, drive-through holiday light show at Boerner Botanical Arboretum and…
Christmas Carnival of Lights
The Midwest's biggest, brightest and most dazzling drive-through holiday light show! Open Nov. 18, 2023 - Sunday Jan. 1, 2024* Relax in the comfort of your own vehicle as you wind your…
Fantastic Forest - Sponsored by Hawks Landscape
Sponsored by Hawks Landscape Local youth groups decorate nearly 70 trees inside the Zoo with animal-themed, homemade ornaments. The Fantastic Forest is a great opportunity for local youth…
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Mark your calendars for the return of the Milwaukee Holiday Light Festival presented by Johnson Financial Group, November 16, 2023 through January 1, 2024. We'll package up the best of…
Winter Wonders, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Winter Wonders, presented by Wimmer Communities, features more than one million LED lights along a magical, 1.4-mile, drive-through holiday light show at Boerner Botanical Arboretum and…