WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:
Milwaukee
Elf
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 North Water Street, Milwaukee
The Christmas classic wraps up its run at the Marcus Performing Arts Center this weekend. Follow Buddy as he travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his family in this Broadway national tour.
Saint Kate Holiday Marketplace
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saint Kate — The Arts Hotel, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee
Listen to music, check out elaborate art and start checking off that shopping list. The holiday market features more than 60 vendors and local artists will be selling their goods.
Madison
& Juliet
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Oveture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, Madison
There are four more chances to catch the Wisconsin premiere of "& Juliet" this weekend. The national Broadway tour tells the story of Juliet, without Romeo, through comedy and pop tunes.
Zoo Lights Opening Weekend
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Avenue, Madison
It's the opening weekend of Zoo Lights. Explore the zoo after hours, visit with Santa and take as many free trips on the zoo's carousel as you'd like. It's all included with your ticket as you take in more than one million dazzling lights.
Green Bay & Fox Cities
Festival of Trees
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay
Every year, the National Railroad Museum decks its halls with dozens of trees, each decorated by a local business or organization. Wander through this indoor winter wonderland while you learn all about railroads.
Winter Jubilee Warm Up
Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hy-Vee Plaza, 1049 Lombardi Access Road, Green Bay
Head to Titletown for ice skating, pictures with Santa and his reindeer, drinks by the fire, carriage rides and more holiday fun to start off the season. Enjoy cookies, live music and lights, too.
Around the Badger State
Christkindlmarkt
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Corner of the Past Museum, 10310 Fieldcrest Road, Sister Bay
In Door County, a local Christkindlmarkt will offer Door County-made products and northern European food to try. Vendors are set to include weavers, potters, photographers, painters, woodworkers, furniture makers, jewelers, candlemakers, glass artists and more.
Nutcracker in the Castle
Saturday, Nov. 30, times vary
Sunday, Dec. 1, times vary
Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh
Select one of many tour options to enjoy this Christmas tradition. As you wander the halls of the historic Paine mansion, find yourself immersed in a new scene from the classic Nutcracker tale in each room. Throughout 20 decorated settings, follow Clara and the Nutcracker as they travel and explore the Land of Sweets.