Schedule of Events
While all participating businesses will have something planned for their location, there are a few highlights of the night that you should be sure to check out!
5pm-9pm
Raffle Ticket Purchasing Begins
Head to Stone Creek Coffee or The Magnet Factory to purchase your raffle tickets!
$1 each or 25 for $20
5:30pm
Opening Ceremony at Zillman Park
Join us in Zillman park for the grand tree lighting and opening ceremony at 5:30!
Caroling by the Fernwood Children's Choir. Mounted Police will be in attendance.
5:30pm-7pm
Pictures with Santa at The Brass Rooster - 2252 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Head over to The Brass Rooster for pictures with Santa. Suggested donation of non-perishable food item for the Bay View Community Center Food Pantry
5:30 - 7:30pm
Letters to Santa at Voyageur Book Shop - 2212 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Have you been good this year? Write Santa a letter and let him know!
Here's how it works:
Head over to Voyageur Book Shop and write your letter to Santa on our secret Santa stationery.
Put your letter into an envelope and address it to Santa.
Place your letter into the special North Pole Express mailbox provided at Voyageur.
A suggested donation of $2 per letter will be donated to Bay View United Methodist Church.
5:30 - 8pm
Ornament Decorating at Bloom - 2230 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Head over to Bloom Center for Art and Integrated Therapies to create a small wreath ornament for your donation of $1. Both festive and connecting the idea of a community being cyclical, what we put into our community comes back around in our community, the opportunity to make a positive difference is always there!
6pm-7pm
Caroling by City of Festivals Men's Choir
Caroling by City of Festivals Men's Choir around the area
6pm-8pm
MFP. MPD and the Coast Guard at Colectivo Coffee - 2301 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Join the Milwaukee Fire Department and the Milwaukee Police Department with McGruff the Crime Dog in the Colectivo parking lot. The Coast Guard will also be present... and they're bringing a boat!
7:45-8:30pm
Bed Time Stories with Santa at Voyageur Book Shop - 2212 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Join us at Voyageur Book Shop for bedtime stories with Santa
8pm
Krampus
Are you familiar with the story of Krampus? If not then keep an eye out as Krampus and St. Nicholas share their story with you on the streets of Bay View!
5pm-9pm
5th Annual PopUp shop at The Magnet Factory - 2424 S Grahm St
In the spirit of the season, 10% of artists sales will be donated to benefit the Bay View Community Center.
5pm-10pm
Ugly Sweater Party at The Tonic Tavern - 2335 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Head to The Tonic Tavern for their Ugly Christmas Sweater party!