West Allis Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in West Allis and surrounding areas
West Allis transforms for the Christmas season with the downtown and the Wisconsin State Fair Park area alive with Holiday lights and festive activities. Events like the Holiday Folk Fair International and the West Allis Christmas Parade bring cultural celebrations, Christmas lights tours, and family-friendly festivals. Stroll seasonal markets, enjoy holiday performances, and take part in winter festivals and community traditions that highlight the city’s seasonal spirit.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsAmerica's premiere multicultural festival celebrating global heritage.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsOver half a million brilliant bulbs illuminate downtown.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsReimagined Nutcracker production with new sets and costumes
Christmas Parties
10 eventsSold-out wine walk with 20+ tasting locations and holiday lights.
Christmas Activities
31 eventsCity-wide holiday celebrations with diverse events and light displays.
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The Nutcracker
(Milwaukee)
Reimagined Nutcracker production with new sets and costumes
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Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
(Milwaukee)
Over half a million brilliant bulbs illuminate downtown.
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Enchant Christmas - Milwaukee
(Franklin)
World's largest Christmas light maze
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Milwaukee Holiday Happenings
(Milwaukee)
City-wide holiday celebrations with diverse events and light displays.
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East Troy Railroad Museum Christmas Trains
(East Troy)
Historic electric train rides through Wisconsin countryside.
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Holiday Folk Fair International
America's premiere multicultural festival celebrating global heritage.
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near West Allis
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in West Allis.
Salvation Army Waukegan Holiday Giving
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West Allis Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the West Allis Christmas Parade, the Allis in Winterland festival, and the Christkindlmarkt, all held in early December and offering festive activities for all ages.
West Allis is known for its night-time Christmas parade featuring creative floats and live performers, along with the traditional tree lighting ceremony and community-focused holiday markets.
Several neighborhoods throughout West Allis are known for their festive displays, with some areas offering walkable light trails and others providing drive-through experiences near the city center.
Local makers and Christmas markets are primarily found at the Christkindlmarkt downtown and other artisan markets near West Allis, often hosted at the West Allis Farmer’s Market and community centers.
Free or low-cost activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas parade, and exploring free admission markets and tree lighting events around the city.
Family-friendly options include the Christmas parade, Allis in Winterland festival, breakfast with Santa events, and markets featuring kid-friendly activities and live entertainment.