Visit Santa in Jolly’s Outdoor Gingerbread House!

Receive a cookie from Jolly the Gingerbread Man and tell Santa what you want for Christmas.  Have your picture taken with Santa for a $5.00 donation.  Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House or bring your own camera!  And, if you can’t make it on the 2nd or 3rd, Santa will be back the following weekend!

Dates

Friday, December 2

6 to 8pm

Saturday, December 3

11am to 2pm and 4 to 6pm

Friday, December 9

5 to 7pm

Saturday, December 10

5 to 7pm

Holiday Music in the Park

Join us Friday and Saturday at Catalano Square as we gather around the Christmas tree and enjoy some spectacular holiday music.

Friday
5:00pm - Milwaukee Police Band
5:45pm - Trinity Irish Dancers
6:00pm - Skylight Opera Theatre

6:30pm - Sussex Hamilton Choir

7:00pm - The Suburban Singers
7:30pm - Salvation Army Band

Saturday
12pm - RADIO DISNEY
12:30pm - Local choir, TBA
1pm - RADIO DISNEY
1:30pm - Local choir, TBA

Festive Holiday Shopping

From the latest clothing and accessories to chic home furnishings and amazing art, get all of your holiday shopping done in the shops of the Historic Third Ward. Find great savings and unique gifts at local retailers - click here for specials! Shop local.

Sanfelippo Christmas Trees for Sale

Find your perfect Christmas tree in Catalano Square! Choose from Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir or White Pine. Now, LARGER SIZES! Sized from 4 feet to 10 feet, prices range from $25 to $60. Call 414.220.9600 to pre-order or stop by the park during the following times:

Fri, Dec 2 ~ 3-9pm
Sat, Dec 3 ~ 12-8pm
Sun, Dec 4 ~ 12-6pm

Plus, the Historic Third Ward Association has worked with Babcock Auto to offer a service to dispose of our residents' Christmas trees. More information will be available in December.

Cookie, Hot Cocoa and Cocoa Cocktails

Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and coffee for sale around the tree Friday 5 to 8pm and Saturday 11am-2pm. Adults can enjoy Cocoa Cocktails during Friday night's event.

Yum! Holiday cookies! Buy one or buy a dozen! Cookie sale proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin.

A special thanks to our cookie sponsors!

Miller Bakery, Whole Foods, Metro Market, Milwaukee Cupcake Company, Sendik's, and Outpost Natural Foods.

Taste and Stroll

Shop, eat, and drink your way through the Third Ward on Saturday, December 3, 11am-9pm. A special small plate culinary adventure awaits you!

Enjoy $5 delectable offerings from Cafe Benelux, Hinterland, Ryan Braun's Graffito, Bella Caffe, The Irish Pub, Chic Lounge, Milwaukee Sail Loft, Third Ward Caffe, Fanatics, SPiN Milwaukee, Club Charlies, Milwaukee Ale House, Palms, Riverfront Pizzeria, The Wicked Hop, and Verduras Tea House.

More details are available at the Restaurant Bar Association website: www.restaurantbarassociation3w.com.

Window Decorating Contest

WE’RE LIGHTING UP THE WARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
In some of America’s greatest cities, New York, Chicago and San Francisco among them, the holidays are not complete without a trip to the fashionable shopping district to take in the extravagant holiday window designs and displays. The Third Ward is no different.

This year’s window decorating theme is Holiday Music Comes To Life. Voting has begun. Please visit online to cast your vote. Voting will end on Wednesday, December 21 at midnight. Winners will be posted online Thursday, December 22. May the best window win!

The Marshall Building - 207 E Buffalo St

Come out of the cold and shop five floors fo artistic venues (paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, wearable art, and much more) Friday, December 2, 4-9pm and Saturday, December 3, 11am-4pm. Music and refreshments. Food Drive for Hunger Task Force through December 16.

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

Friday 5:30pm - 8pm and Saturday 11:30am - 2pm.

Board at the northeast corner of Broadway and Chicago.

$3 Adult, $1 Child (12 and under).

$2 Parking

Park your vehicle in either of the Historic Third Ward parking structures for just $2 on Friday after 4pm and all day Saturday. Structures are located at 212 N. Milwaukee Street and 225 E. Chicago Street.