Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

This is free. When: Kickoff Nov. 19: pre-show 5:30 PM, show 6:30 PM. Where: Kickoff: Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Downtown Milwaukee parks, kickoff at Cathedral Square · Event

Downtown holiday lights presented by Johnson Financial Group, with a Nov. 19 kickoff of music, dance, Santa and Mrs. Claus, fireworks, and a free Jingle Bus. Displays continue through Jan. 1, 2027.