Friday, November 25
12:00 AM Black Friday Shopping: Stand in long lines with tons of crazed, excited shoppers and hunt for bargains across the city.
11:30 AM Lighting of the Whale: Spend “Black Friday” at the Milwaukee Public Museum and witness a most unusual holiday tradition — the lighting of the massive humpback whale skeleton that hangs over the Grand Staircase. Museum President Jay Williams will pull a gigantic lever to light the whale and officially begin the holiday season. Free with admission.
9:30 AM The Polar Express: All Aboard! The Polar Express: The IMAX Experience will delight kids and adults this holiday season! When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage turning everyday objects into instruments, teaching children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.
Saturday, November 26
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Art vs. Craft Round #10: Shop Local! Art vs. Craft brings together a diverse range of makers who showcase their handmade goods in person, selling directly to the public. Since the first event in 2004, Art vs. Craft has drawn over 10,000 shoppers and over 450 different vendors from the Midwest and beyond. The cost is $4, kids 13 and under are free.
10:30 AM & 2:00 PM Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage turning everyday objects into instruments, teaching children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.
Sunday, November 27
12:30 PM South Milwaukee’s Old Fashion Holiday Parade & Celebration: The parade route starts on 12th and Milwaukee Avenue, then continues west down Milwaukee, then south down 15th ending at City Hall. A variety of special events and activities, including a visit from Santa, are planned for this day long celebration. The tree will be lit outside City Hall at 5:30 PM.
1:00 PM & 4:30 PM Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage turning everyday objects into instruments, teaching children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.
3:00 p.m Milwaukee Wave: Milwaukee will open the defense of its 2010-11 MISL Championship at home against the Wichita Wings. Come see the country’s longest running professional soccer team, and Milwaukee’s most successful franchise in action!
