Candy Cane Lane | 92nd-96th St & Oklahoma Ave • West Allis
Candy Cane Lane is synonymous with Christmas in Milwaukee. Over 300 homes participate in the neighborhood holiday lights celebration on 4 blocks just north of Oklahoma Avenue in West Allis. The neighborhood decks itself out in Christmas lights unlike anywhere else -- and Santa makes appearances between December 6-24. Viewing is free, but donations can be made to support the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer).
Free (Donations Support the MACC Fund)
Nov 27-Dec 28, 2009 (6-10p Weekdays, 5-10p Sat/Sun)
Pere Marquette Park | 900 N Plankinton Ave • Milwaukee
A spectacular downtown Christmas lights display along the Milwaukee River on Old World Third Street, Pere Marquette Park attracts many spectators every year. With the ceremonial lighting on November 19, Milwaukee officially kicks off its 11th annual Holiday Lights Festival at Pere Marquette Park.
Free • November 19, 2009-January 3, 2010
Bayshore Town Center | 5800 N Bayshore Dr • Glendale
Bayshore Town Center doesn't hold back during Christmas time, with one of the area's largest Christmas trees, street decorations and extended shopping hours.
Free • Opens November 13 • Extended Shopping Hours
Cathedral Square Park | 520 E Wells St • Milwaukee
Home of Jazz in the Park and close to many great Milwaukee bars and restaurants, Cathedral Square Park transforms into a haven of Christmas trees and lights in November and December. Like Pere Marquette Park, Cathedral Square is a part of the annual Holiday Lights Festival.
Free • November 19, 2009-January 3, 2010
Red Arrow Park | 1000 N Water St • Milwaukee
Located along Water Street in downtown Milwaukee, Red Arrow Park is the site of Milwaukee's official tree lighting ceremony on November 19. In addition to checking out the city/county tree, take some time to check out Slice of Ice and skate for free! ($6 to rent skates, free if you bring your own)
Free • November 19, 2009-January 3, 2010
Christmas in the Ward | Broadway & Menomonee • Milwaukee
Weekend of tree lighting, fireworks, horse-drawn carriages, Irish dancers, and (of course) Santa Claus in the Historic Third Ward! If you can't make it to the festivities, the Third Ward will stay lit up for you throughout December.
Free • December 4-5, 2009 (Lights Through Xmas)
Country Christmas | 2810 Golf Rd • Waukesha
The Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha puts on a great Christmas lights display in Waukesha (about 15 miles west of Milwaukee). In fact, they claim to have Wisconsin's largest outdoor drive-through lights display.
$15 Per Car / $25 Per Limo or Large Van
November 25, 2009-January 2, 2010
Best of: Christmas Lights 2009
