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What happens when you take one of the season’s most traditional pieces of decor and turn it completely on its head? Just ask Karl Kopp and the folks at Elsa’s on the Park.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/christmas-trees-at-elsas-on-the-park
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/christmas-trees-at-elsas-on-the-park
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What happens when you take one of the season’s most traditional pieces of decor and turn it completely on its head? Just ask Karl Kopp and the folks at Elsa’s on the Park.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/christmas-trees-at-elsas-on-the-park
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/christmas-trees-at-elsas-on-the-park
Whether you want hot chocolate that's sweet and creamy, dark and rich or spiked with bourbon, there's something for you on this list.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
10 of the best spots to get your hot chocolate fix this winter
Whether you want something sweet and creamy, dark and rich or spiked with bourbon, there's something for you on this list.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Whether you want hot chocolate that's sweet and creamy, dark and rich or spiked with bourbon, there's something for you on this list.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Sarah Roth, Kasper Roth and Bill Horstmeyer had a history in the service industry, but when they decided to open a bar together, they wanted it to be more than that.
Go inside Maddy's today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/hidden-gem-maddys
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
Go inside Maddy's today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/hidden-gem-maddys
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sarah Roth, Kasper Roth and Bill Horstmeyer had a history in the service industry, but when they decided to open a bar together, they wanted it to be more than that.
Go inside Maddy's today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/hidden-gem-maddys
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
Go inside Maddy's today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/hidden-gem-maddys
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
You probably consider the Milwaukee Public Market a great place to eat and drink. But it’s also a lovely place to pick up local stocking stuffers and gifts for a wide range of folks on your list.
Check out our gift ideas here:https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-public-market-gift-guide
Check out our gift ideas here:https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-public-market-gift-guide
November 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
You probably consider the Milwaukee Public Market a great place to eat and drink. But it’s also a lovely place to pick up local stocking stuffers and gifts for a wide range of folks on your list.
Check out our gift ideas here:https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-public-market-gift-guide
Check out our gift ideas here:https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-public-market-gift-guide
Clothing, jewelry, kitchen gadgets – these are all fine gifts, but the gift of an experience is sometimes more valuable. It's a fit forever!
Check out our experience gift ideas here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/gift-of-experiences
Check out our experience gift ideas here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/gift-of-experiences
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Clothing, jewelry, kitchen gadgets – these are all fine gifts, but the gift of an experience is sometimes more valuable. It's a fit forever!
Check out our experience gift ideas here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/gift-of-experiences
Check out our experience gift ideas here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/gift-of-experiences
Shop small, or simply take the weekend for yourself! Make your weekend plans with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
OnMilwaukee Weekend Preview: November 28-30, 2025
Whether you're the kind of person that lets the tryptophan take over your Thanksgiving weekend, or one of those "run a holiday 5K" people, there's something for you to do in Milwaukee this weekend!
onmilwaukee.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Shop small, or simply take the weekend for yourself! Make your weekend plans with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
Back for its third year, the Ornament Trail is transforming Downtown and nearby neighborhoods into a festive playground of color, creativity and holiday cheer.
Read more about it today on OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/ornament-trail-returns-downtown-mke
Read more about it today on OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/ornament-trail-returns-downtown-mke
November 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Back for its third year, the Ornament Trail is transforming Downtown and nearby neighborhoods into a festive playground of color, creativity and holiday cheer.
Read more about it today on OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/ornament-trail-returns-downtown-mke
Read more about it today on OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/ornament-trail-returns-downtown-mke
The holiday lights will return to the Miller Valley to add a little sparkle to the Milwaukee winter. This year's display has more than one million energy-efficient LED lights!
See vintage photos of the holiday display here:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/miller-holiday-lites
See vintage photos of the holiday display here:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/miller-holiday-lites
November 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The holiday lights will return to the Miller Valley to add a little sparkle to the Milwaukee winter. This year's display has more than one million energy-efficient LED lights!
See vintage photos of the holiday display here:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/miller-holiday-lites
See vintage photos of the holiday display here:
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/miller-holiday-lites
Elbow Room have officially announced an exclusive partnership with Pro Football Hall of Famer (and beef enthusiast) Joe Thomas to bring his premium Hall of Fame Beef Wagyu to their restaurants.
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/elbow-room-partners-with-joe-thomas
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/elbow-room-partners-with-joe-thomas
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Elbow Room have officially announced an exclusive partnership with Pro Football Hall of Famer (and beef enthusiast) Joe Thomas to bring his premium Hall of Fame Beef Wagyu to their restaurants.
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/elbow-room-partners-with-joe-thomas
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/elbow-room-partners-with-joe-thomas
For those who love to preserve traditions, this holiday drink is a perfect indulgence, particularly during the coldest months of the year.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The Tom & Jerry: Where you can find this holiday drink, plus a recipe to make your own
There are few holiday traditions more classic than the enjoyment of a Tom & Jerry, eggnog's sexy, spicy, warming cousin.
onmilwaukee.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
For those who love to preserve traditions, this holiday drink is a perfect indulgence, particularly during the coldest months of the year.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Come along as we take a fascinating (and sometimes humorous) look back at some of the Christmas trees Elsa's has displayed going as far back as 1979.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Take in the magic: Artful trees are a 40+ tradition at Elsa's on the Park
Take a (sometimes humorous) look back on the creative Christmas trees that have been displayed at Elsa's every year since 1979.
onmilwaukee.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Come along as we take a fascinating (and sometimes humorous) look back at some of the Christmas trees Elsa's has displayed going as far back as 1979.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Molson Coors, Educators Credit Union, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Hidden Gem Bars: Maddy's in Waukesha is a bar and music venue that hosts live music, open jams, community events, private parties and more. It's also the home of the Bill Bomb.
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
Hidden Gem Bar & Music Venue: Maddy's
Maddy's in Waukesha is a bar and music venue that hosts live music, open jams, community events, private parties and more. It's also the home of the Bill Bomb.
onmilwaukee.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hidden Gem Bars: Maddy's in Waukesha is a bar and music venue that hosts live music, open jams, community events, private parties and more. It's also the home of the Bill Bomb.
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
Hidden Gems are brought to you by Miller Lite
Whether you're running a 5K this weekend or letting the tryptophan take over there's something to do this weekend! Make your plans with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
OnMilwaukee Weekend Preview: November 28-30, 2025
Whether you're the kind of person that lets the tryptophan take over your Thanksgiving weekend, or one of those "run a holiday 5K" people, there's something for you to do in Milwaukee this weekend!
onmilwaukee.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Whether you're running a 5K this weekend or letting the tryptophan take over there's something to do this weekend! Make your plans with the Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:
Do you know a Brewers fan that insists on wearing his Craig Counsell jersey to American Family Field? Is your favorite Packer backer's cheesehead starting to look a little moldy? Check out our gift guide for Wisconsin sports fans here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/sports-gifts-christmas-guide
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Do you know a Brewers fan that insists on wearing his Craig Counsell jersey to American Family Field? Is your favorite Packer backer's cheesehead starting to look a little moldy? Check out our gift guide for Wisconsin sports fans here: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/sports-gifts-christmas-guide
The best way to keep local businesses around is by supporting them! Get our guide to food-inspired gifts today on OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/local-food-inspired-gifts-2025
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The best way to keep local businesses around is by supporting them! Get our guide to food-inspired gifts today on OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/local-food-inspired-gifts-2025
Alfred C. Clas is one of the most important architects in Milwaukee’s history. A beautiful 1888 cream city brick Queen Anne mansion designed by Clas is for sale in the Concordia neighborhood.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/eiring-house-kilbourn-avenue
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/eiring-house-kilbourn-avenue
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Alfred C. Clas is one of the most important architects in Milwaukee’s history. A beautiful 1888 cream city brick Queen Anne mansion designed by Clas is for sale in the Concordia neighborhood.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/eiring-house-kilbourn-avenue
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/eiring-house-kilbourn-avenue
The Black Friday craft beer releases are calling you! Here's what to look forward to this year:
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Educators Credit Union, Molson Coors, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Educators Credit Union, Molson Coors, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Your guide to Milwaukee-area Black Friday beer releases 2025
Black Friday has become one of the most anticipated days on the beer calendar, with a slew of interesting - and often barrel-aged, boozy or both - brews on tap.
onmilwaukee.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Black Friday craft beer releases are calling you! Here's what to look forward to this year:
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Educators Credit Union, Molson Coors, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Educators Credit Union, Molson Coors, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Several local bars have turned into holiday-themed pop-ups that’ll make your spirits merry and bright this season. Enjoy seasonal sippers, holiday decor, events and more.
Here's our guide to holiday pop-up bars: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/holiday-bar-pop-ups
Here's our guide to holiday pop-up bars: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/holiday-bar-pop-ups
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Several local bars have turned into holiday-themed pop-ups that’ll make your spirits merry and bright this season. Enjoy seasonal sippers, holiday decor, events and more.
Here's our guide to holiday pop-up bars: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/holiday-bar-pop-ups
Here's our guide to holiday pop-up bars: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/holiday-bar-pop-ups
Spoiler alert: South Milwaukee is adorable!
Twenty-three local businesses will participate in the third annual "Shop Small South Milwaukee." The event is in conjunction with Small Business Saturday.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/south-milwaukee-small-business-2025
Twenty-three local businesses will participate in the third annual "Shop Small South Milwaukee." The event is in conjunction with Small Business Saturday.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/south-milwaukee-small-business-2025
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Spoiler alert: South Milwaukee is adorable!
Twenty-three local businesses will participate in the third annual "Shop Small South Milwaukee." The event is in conjunction with Small Business Saturday.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/south-milwaukee-small-business-2025
Twenty-three local businesses will participate in the third annual "Shop Small South Milwaukee." The event is in conjunction with Small Business Saturday.
Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/south-milwaukee-small-business-2025
Go Pack Go! The Packers will play on Thanksgiving for the 39th time in franchise history, and will be thankful if they walk out of Detroit with a win.
Packers Preview: Turkey Bowl edition
The Packers will play on Thanksgiving for the 39th time in franchise history, and will be thankful if they walk out of Detroit with a win.
onmilwaukee.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Go Pack Go! The Packers will play on Thanksgiving for the 39th time in franchise history, and will be thankful if they walk out of Detroit with a win.
In 2016, McBob’s hosted a Thanksgiving meal for about 40 Milwaukee-area veterans. Since then, the tradition has grown into something much larger and deeply meaningful.
Read more about McBob's community Thanksgiving: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mcbobs-pub-community-thanksgiving
Read more about McBob's community Thanksgiving: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mcbobs-pub-community-thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In 2016, McBob’s hosted a Thanksgiving meal for about 40 Milwaukee-area veterans. Since then, the tradition has grown into something much larger and deeply meaningful.
Read more about McBob's community Thanksgiving: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mcbobs-pub-community-thanksgiving
Read more about McBob's community Thanksgiving: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mcbobs-pub-community-thanksgiving
There are few holiday traditions more classic than the enjoyment of a Tom & Jerry, eggnog's sexy, spicy, cousin. And there are few places better to enjoy one (or two) than at Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge.
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/tom-and-jerry-bryants-cocktail-lounge
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/tom-and-jerry-bryants-cocktail-lounge
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
There are few holiday traditions more classic than the enjoyment of a Tom & Jerry, eggnog's sexy, spicy, cousin. And there are few places better to enjoy one (or two) than at Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge.
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/tom-and-jerry-bryants-cocktail-lounge
Read more about it today: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/tom-and-jerry-bryants-cocktail-lounge
#52Restaurants: Spice up your world at lovely family-owned eatery Appethai:
52 restaurants (week 48): Appethai
Spice up your world at this lovely family-owned eatery.
onmilwaukee.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#52Restaurants: Spice up your world at lovely family-owned eatery Appethai:
Jellystone Camp-Resort in Caledonia gets in the holiday spirit with its drive-through Carnival of Lights, through Jan. 31. But there's only opportunity to walk through the display. Here's how you can experience it:
Jellystone Camp-Resort gets festive with Carnival of Lights
Jellystone Camp-Resort in Caledonia gets in the holiday spirit with its drive-through Carnival of Lights, through Jan. 31, but the only opportunity to walk through the display is on Friday, Nov. 28, f...
onmilwaukee.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Jellystone Camp-Resort in Caledonia gets in the holiday spirit with its drive-through Carnival of Lights, through Jan. 31. But there's only opportunity to walk through the display. Here's how you can experience it:
Whether you are looking for a day to do all things festive or just looking for holiday fun with the family, Oconomowoc goes all out in the spirit of the season.
Make Oconomowoc your winter wonderland this holiday season
Whether you are looking for a day to do all things festive or just looking for holiday fun with the family, Oconomowoc goes all out in the spirit of the season.
onmilwaukee.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Whether you are looking for a day to do all things festive or just looking for holiday fun with the family, Oconomowoc goes all out in the spirit of the season.