7 things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including Santa Cycle Rampage, 'Christmas Carol'
1. Santa Cycle Rampage
The Santas are back with the Santa Cycle Rampage, a 12-mile bike ride featuring Santa-clad riders starting and ending at Wisconsin Bike Fed, 187 E. Becher St. The pedaling starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $24 for adults, $5 for kids; proceeds benefit Bike Fed. Info: wisconsinbikefed.org.
2. Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 'Christmas Carol' opens
Milwaukee Repertory Theater formally opens "A Christmas Carol" Dec. 2 at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Matt Daniels is Ebenezer Scrooge in this year's edition of the Dickens classic. The show runs through Dec. 24. Info: milwaukeerep.com.
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3. Third Ward's Christmas in the Ward
Christmas in the Ward, the Historic Third Ward's holiday shopping season kickoff, hoists the holly from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in Catalano Square, with music, reindeer, fireworks and Santa. Admission is free. Info: historicthirdward.org.
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4. Holiday Lites in Miller Valley
Holiday Lites, the drive-through light display along State Street in Miller Valley, starts up Dec. 2, from 6 to 10 nightly through Dec. 25. Admission is free. Info: millerbrewerytour.com/events.
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5. Community Free Day at Jewish Museum Milwaukee
The Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., is hosting a Community Free Day for Milwaukee County residents Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m., with its current exhibit "Jews in Space: Members of the Tribe in Orbit." Info: jewishmuseummilwaukee.org.
6. Family Free Day at Milwaukee County Zoo
The Milwaukee County Zoo's monthly Family Free Day is Dec. 3, with no admission from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Parking fees still apply.) Also, although it's not free, the zoo's Wild Lights show is back, starting Dec. 1 and available most nights through Dec. 31; tickets for the light show are $15, including parking. Info: milwaukeezoo.org.
7. Milwaukee Krampusnacht
Milwaukee Krampusnacht, celebrating the darker side of the St. Nick legend, visits Milwaukee's Brewery District this year, with local art, music, a holiday market and other doings between Ninth and 11th streets along Juneau Avenue from 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4. General admission is $5; some activities require a separate ticket. Info: milwaukeekrampusnacht.com.
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