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Holiday candy ๐ซ
Inside: Holiday lights, ice rinks, breakfast with Santa, parade marshal
Weโve already survived the snowiest November in 50 years, a brutal deep freeze, and itโs onlyโฆ checks calendarโฆ mid-December. But things are looking up: The cold brings ice rinks ready for the rest of winter and the holidays are almost here. Happy holidays!
PS Still need to do some shopping? We have you covered with our local gift guide!
Know the North Shore: Ice Rinks
Ice rinks are coming to the North Shore this winter! Shorewoodโs Lake Bluff ice rink is officially open for the season, and Fox Pointโs ice rink is opening on Dec. 19. As of now, the Klode Park ice rink is scheduled to open in Whitefish Bay in January.
Hand-crafted candy for the holidays
Want special candy for the holidays that goes beyond a Target run? The North Shore is home to some of Milwaukee's finest hand-crafted candy destinations. Check out Burke Candy's legendary sea salt caramels in Whitefish Bay, Indulgence Chocolatiers' artisan truffles in Shorewood, Kilwins' marble slab fudge in Glendale, or Cocoa Tree's hand-painted bonbons in Mequon. Explore our complete guide to all 20+ candy shops across greater Milwaukee for hidden gems and family traditions worth discovering.
Breakfast with Santa
Kick off your holiday celebrations this Saturday with Breakfast with Santa at Elite Sports Club in Mequon. Tickets are $18 for members and $25 for non-members (kids under 2 eat free). Looking for more options? See our guide to breakfast with Santa in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Holiday light shows
K-Cakes at the Winter Market
Lights! Music! Action! You can find magical drive-through experiences in the area, where dazzling LED shows dance in perfect harmony with holiday music. Hereโs our guide to the best light and music shows in the area.
Whitefish Bayโs new entertainment venue The ARGO is serving up a sneak peek from their new upcoming menu TODAY (๐ช๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐๐) and ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐ฆโ๐ข๐ท๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ข๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ญ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต.โฃ FYI: The ARGOโs lounge is open to the public from 4pm on Wednesdays-Sundays, no concert ticket needed!
Think summer!
It might feel strange to think abut the Fourth of July parade in December, but maybe it will warm you up. Shorewood is now accepting nominations for the Grand Marshall of their annual Independence Day Parade! Howโs how to nominate a worthy resident.
Nicolet Rec Classes
The Nicolet Recreation Department offers 171 Winter/Spring programs and activities at 24 different locations across the community for toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and senior adults! This edition includes 30 new programs including Youth Nature Classes and Yoga Fitness Classes. Browse the bulletin online. Online registration for 2026 Winter/Spring programs begins Monday, Dec. 8th. You can also fax, mail, walk-in, or use our drop box to register beginning Dec. 22nd.
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North Shore Snapshot
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
P.S. Forward this guide to anyone still asking, โWhat should we do before the holidays???โ
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