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Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market3.6 mi

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

Saturday · 10 AM – 3 PM

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market · Milwaukee · 3.6 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Family Free Day – November 7, 2026≈ < 1 mi

Family Free Day – November 7, 2026

Saturday · All day

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Sponsored by Tri City National Bank & FOX6 Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in November for a special visit to the Zoo. All guests receive free admission! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Take in the sights around the Zoo — check out the North American river otters or stop by Penguins of the Pacific to visit the Humboldt penguins. <section class="elementor-section elementor-

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market3.6 mi

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 AM – 3 PM

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market · Milwaukee · 3.6 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market3.6 mi

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM – 3 PM

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market · Milwaukee · 3.6 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Family Free Day – December 5, 2026≈ < 1 mi

Family Free Day – December 5, 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · All day

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Sponsored by Tri City National Bank & FOX6 Take advantage of all the Zoo has to offer in the winter on this select Saturday when all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). Warm up in the indoor animal buildings, including the Aquatic & Reptile Center or Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elemento

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market3.6 mi

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

Sat, Dec 19 · 10 AM – 3 PM

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market · Milwaukee · 3.6 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.

Frosty Free Week≈ < 1 mi

Frosty Free Week

Sat, Dec 26 · All day · runs through Dec 30

Milwaukee County Zoo · Milwaukee · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Sponsored by Generac It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo offers a week of free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Visit the Zoo during “Frosty Free Week” to enjoy animals and nature. All guests receive free daytime admission December 26-30, 2026. (Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s Wild Lights night event.) <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-eleme

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market3.6 mi

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

Sat, Jan 2 · 10 AM – 3 PM

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market · Milwaukee · 3.6 mi

FREEAges 0–10Festivals

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market is a recurring farmers market. Family-friendly shopping with local farms, produce, food and community vendors. Schedule verified against the linked market source; check the source before making a special trip.