Milwaukee, WI
Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including free zoo admission
Get outdoors on the final weekend of 2025 to take a walk through the zoo, view holiday lights, and catch the Globetrotters on their 100 Year Tour.
All guests receive free daytime admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 26 and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 27 and Dec. 28. Walk around the grounds and visit your favorite furry friends, and those animals that enjoy the cold weather like the snow leopards and Japanese macaques. The promotion continues through Dec. 30. Regular parking, concession and attraction fees still apply. zoosociety.org/events/frosty-free-week
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour stops at Fiserv Forum, 1111 Phillips Ave., with shows at noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 26. Since 1926, the Globetrotters’ mix of athleticism and a basketball has entertained generations with trick shots, dunks, and amazing jumps at this annual event. See the current team of both men and women who hold Guinness World Records in the sport. Tickets start at $42. fiservforum.com
Late Night at the Domes
The Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., are open until 8 p.m. Dec. 26, and it is the final night for light shows, with shows at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. It’s also the final week for “The 12 Days of Christmas – A Playful Parody” Holiday Show, which closes Jan. 4. The show takes a humorous poke at the Christmas carol lyrics amid beds of poinsettias. Admission required. Adult and non-resident seniors age 60 and up are $9; Milwaukee County residents are $8; military, adults with disabilities, senior Milwaukee County residents, students, and children ages 3 through 12 are $6. mitchellparkdomes.com
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Last call this week for the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, which concludes Jan. 1 in downtown Milwaukee. Treat yourself to a Jingle Bus tour from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 26-28, and view sparkling light displays and large decorations at Cathedral Square, Zeidler Union Square and Pere Marquette Park. milwaukeedowntown.com
Winter Glow Experience
Brown Deer Park’s mile-long drive-through holiday light experience continues this weekend and concludes Jan. 4. View over 100 displays and a synced soundtrack, all within the comfort of your vehicle. Give yourself 30 to 45 minutes to enjoy the show. A standard vehicle access pass is $22.90. Purchase tickets online. Brown Deer Park is at 7625 N. Range Line Road. winterglowexperience.com/milwaukee
What’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters this weekend
Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations: Moviegoers on Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 will receive a scratch-off card featuring special offers for their next visit. Prizes range from free concession items to discounts. All scratch-off prizes are redeemable at concession stands, food ordering areas, or via Bites Online Jan. 5-31. More information: marcustheatres.com.
“Marty Supreme”: Sports comedy-drama film features an aspiring table tennis champion (Timothée Chalamet) in pursuit of greatness. The film also features Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher in supporting roles. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Downer Theatre.
“Song Sung Blue”: Two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a Neil Diamond tribute band. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Oriental Theatre.
“Anaconda”: Best friends (Paul Rudd, Jack Black) head deep into the Amazon to make a film when a giant anaconda turns a comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.