This holiday season, Westown Association encourages residents and visitors to support local. Below is a comprehensive guide of where you can shop, dine and celebrate the holidays in Westown. Thank you for supporting our neighborhood’s businesses!
Be sure to check back- this page will be frequently updated as more deals and events are announced
Purchase gift cards, merchandise, hotel stays & gift boxes from these Westown businesses:
3rd St. Market Hall – Gift Cards (in-person only)
Aloft Milwaukee – Gift Cards – Westown Association members receive 20% off regular rates when using this link, valid until March 3, 2023.
Best Place at Historic Pabst Brewery – Apparel, Accessories & Barware | Gift Cards – Open for in-person shopping Sunday, Monday & Thursday 10:30AM-4:30PM; Friday & Saturday 10:30AM-5:30PM
Brewhouse Inn & Suites – Gift Cards – Buy $100 of Brewhouse Inn & Suites’ Gift Cards to receive a $20 Brewhouse Inn & Suites Promotional card.
Buck Bradley’s – Gift Cards (in-store only)
Calderone Club – Gift Cards (in-store only)
Canary Coffee Bar – Coffee & Coffee Accessories (in-store only)
The Capital Grille – Gift Cards | Butcher Boxes
Carson’s Ribs – Gift Cards
Deer Camp MKE – Gift Cards, Apparel & Accessories
Doc’s Commerce Smokehouse – Gift Cards
DoubleTree Milwaukee Downtown – Gift Cards
Drink Wisconsinbly – Apparel & Accessories
Hilton Milwaukee City Center – Gift Cards – For every $100 of Marcus gift cards you buy, receive a $25 bonus card
Howl at the Moon – Gift Cards
Hyatt Regency – Gift Cards
Mader’s German Restaurant – Gift Certificates
Major Goolsby’s – Gift Card & Apparel (in-store only)
Marquette University Spirit Shop – Apparel & Accessories | Gift Cards | Holiday Ticket Shop – Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your #MUBB fan this season? Starting as low as $44, you can purchase two tickets to a BIG EAST home game & receive two commemorative Marquette winter hats when ordering by December 31! Use code: MUHOLIDAYHAT22. Holiday hours for the Spirit Shop & shipping guide can be found here.
Miller Time Pub & Grille – Gift Cards
Milwaukee Admirals – Apparel, Accessories & Novelties | Tickets
Milwaukee Brat House – Gift Cards (in-store only)
Milwaukee Bucks Pro Shop – Apparel & Accessories | Gift Cards | Tickets – In-person shopping hours can be found here.
Milwaukee County Historical Society – Gift Shop – Open for in-store shopping 9:30AM-5PM Monday, Wednesday-Saturday
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 – Holiday Ornament – The 2022 edition is the War Memorial Center. Previous editions of the downtown ornament collection are also available including Westown landmarks such as Fiserv Forum, the Wisconsin Club and others.
Milwaukee Public Museum – Apparel & Accessories | Gift Membership
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra – Tickets | Gift cards
Milwaukee Wave – Apparel | Tickets
Mo’s a Place for Steaks – Gift Cards
Mo’s Irish Pub – Gift Cards
Oak Barrel Public House – Gift Cards, Apparel & Accessories – When you purchase $100 in gift cards, you’ll receive $20 bonus card that is valid starting January 1, 2023
Old German Beer Hall – Gift Cards (in-store only) | Drinkware & Apparel
Riverside Theater – Tickets | Gift Cards | Apparel & Accessories
The Spice House – Gift Cards | Gift Boxes | Spices | Spice Accessories
SpringHill Suites – Gift Cards
Third Street Tavern – Gift Cards, Apparel & Accessories – When you purchase $100 in gift cards, you’ll receive $25 bonus card that is valid starting January 1, 2023
Uncle Bucks on Third – Gift Cards (in-store only)
Usinger’s Famous Sausage – Gift Certificates | Gift Boxes – The Usinger Family has called Milwaukee home since 1880 & honored to help Milwaukeeans celebrate the holidays with family and friends, located both near and far! The Gift Annex & deli are open 9AM-4PM Monday-Saturday.
Who’s on Third – Gift Cards, Apparel & Accessories – When you purchase $100 in gift cards, you’ll receive $25 bonus card that is valid starting January 1, 2023
Wisconsin Center District – Tickets
Wisconsin Cheese Mart – Gift Cards | Gift Boxes
Enjoy holiday specials, have your gathering catered or host a private party at the following businesses:
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery – Private Parties | Taverns – Try their seasonal item Gluhwein, a hot, red, mulled wine
Buck Bradley’s – Private Parties & Catering
The Capital Grille – Private Parties | Reservations
Doc’s Commerce Smokehouse – Private Parties & Catering
Howl at the Moon – Private Parties | Reservations
Mader’s German Restaurant – Private Parties & Reservations
Major Goolsby’s – Private Parties
Miller Time Pub – Private Parties
Milwaukee Brat House – Private Parties
Milwaukee ChopHouse – Private Parties | Reservations
Milwaukee County Historical Society – Private Parties
Mo’s a Place for Steaks – Private Parties | Reservations
Mo’s Irish Pub – Private Parties
Oak Barrel Public House | Private Parties & Catering – Enjoy the seasonal holiday cocktail menu through January 30th including items like The Naughty Elf, The Grinch, The North Pole, Christmas Cranberry Mule, Pomegranate Gin Fizz, Jameson Christmas Old Fashion, Sugar Cookie Martini, Jingle Juice
Old German Beer Hall – Private Parties
Third Street Tavern – Private Parties & Catering
Uncle Bucks on Third – Private Parties
Who’s on Third – Private Parties & Catering
Spread cheer in the neighborhood by volunteering or donating to these causes:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee – BBBS supports their mentoring matchers with items and opportunities to help support their time together. Help the Littles get ready for the second semester by donating a “Back to Class” kit or consider volunteering as a Big.
Capuchin Community Services – There are a number of ways to support Capuchin Community Services such as donating to their Christmas Toy Drive, volunteering at the St. Ben’s Community Meal site and donating winter-wear items.
Community Advocates – Your generosity enables Community Advocates to serve more than 68,000 individuals each year. Consider volunteering, donating monetarily or purchasing items from their wishlist, which helps their clients including the Milwaukee Women’s Shelter, Nevermore Program and Bottomless Closet.
Guest House of Milwaukee – Guest House provides shelter, housing, education and services to Milwaukee’s homeless who seek to transform their lives. Donate items from their wish list or host a donation drive of your own. Find more information on the opportunities here.
The American Red Cross has urged blood donations in preparation for the cold winter months. Donors who give blood between November 28 and December 15 will receive a $10 gift card by email. Click here to find a blood drive near you.
Have a merry time in Westown at these holiday events:
Holiday Lights Festival – now through January 1, 2023 | Downtown’s parks and streets will shine bright with more than half a million lights for the 24th Annual Holiday Lights Festival! Click here for the complete guide to the festival. Be sure to see the wonderous displays in Westown including “Santa’s Celebration Square” at Zeidler Union Square, “Christmas Chalet” at Pere Marquette Park, the twinkling chandeliers along West Wisconisn Avenue and the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree in the Deer District. You can visit these locations on your own, or take a 40-minute narrated tour on the Jingle Bus which departs from The Avenue.
The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle – now through December 31, 2022 | The Immersive Nutcracker retells a young girl’s magical Christmas Eve journey, all surrounding the audience in 360-degree, three-dimensional splendor. It’s the ultimate family-friendly holiday experience! Tickets can be purchased here.
Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience – now through January 8, 2023 | Milwaukee welcomes Beyond Monet to the Wisconsin Center. Don’t miss over 400 of Claude Monet’s artwork through use of cutting-edge projection technology and an original score. Named the largest immersive experience in the country, Beyond Monet offers ample space for attendees to enjoy safely with family or friends. Purchase your tickets here to start your ultimate Milwaukee experience!
Milwaukee Public Museum’s Deck the Streets and Village – now through January 22, 2023 | Two of MPM’s beloved exhibits, the Streets of Old Milwaukee and the European Village, have been transformed into a winter wonderland. Take photos, make memories and experience the magic of the holiday season.
Very Merry Milwaukee & John Gurda Book Signing – December 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Join the Milwaukee County Historical Society for a family-favorite holiday celebration and see the holiday exhibit featuring Billie the Brownie. Families can get their picture with Santa, create an ornament, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and more!
Holiday Party at Who’s on Third – December 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. |Celebrate the holidays with Who’s on Third! Don’t miss holiday decorations, an appetizer buffet, holiday cookies, drink specials and more.
Holiday Concert – December 14, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. | Milwaukee Public Museum is bringing back its annual holiday concert in partnership with the Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee’s oldest performing arts organization. The Opera’s Baumgartner Studio Artists will perform seasonal hymns for visitors in front of the Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium. The event is included with general admission.
Holiday Party at Oak Barrel Public House – December 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. | Oak Barrel Public House invites all restaurant-goers for a holiday celebration! Enjoy holiday decorations, an appetizer buffet, holiday-themed cookies and a seasonal holiday cocktail menu.
Monthly Speaker Series: Holiday Traditions – December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. | Join the MCHS for a family-friendly event and trip down memory lane with MCHS Archivist Steve Shaffer. Reminisce about the Holiday Parade, the decorated windows downtown, holiday lights and other local traditions in Milwaukee. Free with cost of museum admission. No registration necessary.
12 Bars of Christmas – December 17 from 12–5p.m. | Join this festive bar crawl and help raise money for Toys for Tots! Tickets are available here. Participating Third Street bars include Who’s on Third, Oak Barrel Public House, Third Street Tavern, Milwaukee Brat House, Lucky Clover, State Street Pizza Pub, Uncle Bucks, 3rd Street Market Hall and more!
Holiday Party at Third Street Tavern – December 19, 2022 at 6 p.m. | Join Third Street Tavern for all your holiday fun. There will be dazzling decorations, an appetizer buffet for all you foodies, holiday cookies and drink specials!
Spread cheer in the neighborhood by volunteering or donating to these causes:
Miller Lite Free Rides with Milwaukee County Transit System – Every New Year’s Eve, Miller Lite teams up with MCTS to help Milwaukee residents and visitors celebrate New Year’s Eve safely…and for free…in a program called Miller Lite Free Rides. Visit ridemcts.com to learn more about The Buss Crawl – a list of the best routes to take to get you to your favorite bar hopping locations.
New Year’s Eve at Howl at the Moon – Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Howl at the Moon’s variety of packages offer you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2022 goodbye, and start the New Year having a blast. 2023 will not know what hit it. Learn more and make your reservations here.
New Year’s Eve Pull Tab Party at Milwaukee Brat House – On New Year’s Eve, every drink or shot gets you 1 free pull tab at the Milwaukee Brat House. Learn more about the celebration here.
Oak Barrel Champagne Speak Easy NYE 2023 – Transport to another world of dazzling dancing flappers and dapper gentlemen. This New Year’s Eve, Oak Barrel will transform into a champagne speakeasy for those looking to experience a different era of fun and excitement. 20’s flapper dresses for ladies, and suit jackets are highly encouraged for gentlemen. With free-flowing bubbles, and exclusive cocktails, The Speak Easy is only open for those with the secret password, and an adventurous side. Buy your tickets here.
New Years Eve 2023 @ RWB – Come ring in the New Year with RWB and Milwaukee’s top DJs! Drink packages and VIP tables available here.
Third Street Tavern I Love the 90’s Boy Band NYE – Get ready to relive all your favorite 90s vibes, all night long. Tavern is throwing back to the 90s/2000s glory, all the way down to the ‘futuristic laser’ school photo backdrop. Video games will be going, We will be BUMP’N the best boy (and girl) bands of the era and you will be in for great New Year’s Eve. Buy your tickets here.
Uncle Buck’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Bash – Reveal the new you at midnight in 2023 at Uncle Bucks masquerade bash! Celebrate on three floors featuring DJs spinning your favorite hits, open bar (with purchase of wristband) and prize giveaways to the 5 best masks of the night. Buy your tickets here.
Who’s on Third 70s & 80s Throwback NYE – Breakout the bell-bottoms, platforms, bright color wigs and heavy metal hair for the 70s and 80s disco themed New Year’s Party! Who’s on Third will be fully decked-out and the party will be in full swing baby. Ring in 2023 the right way! Buy your tickets here.
Be sure to check back as this page will be frequently updated with new promotions, offerings and events! If you’d like a resource to be added to this list, please email megan@westown.org with your Westown business’s name, relevant information and links.
