Family Weekend Roundup: Dec. 11-13, 2009

The holiday fun continues this weekend in Milwaukee. Take the kids to see Santa in a variety of festive settings or just get out and enjoy the winter wonderland.

SATURDAY

BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Santa Claus is coming to the Twisted Fork. Start your day with brunch and a holiday visit from Santa this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones while enjoying great food. 'Tis the season!

HELP-PORTRAIT
Help-Portrait gives people that can't afford a nice portrait or have never even considered it the chance to walk away with a completely free 8x10-inch photo just in time for the holidays. Stop by the studio this Saturday to capture these great story lines and visuals. The photographers reached out to local shelters and spread the word through their networks and received an overwhelming response. The general public is invited to drop off donations of blankets, canned goods and clothes. All donated items will be distributed to the people getting their portraits taken and local shelters. For more information, visit http://www.help-portrait.com/.

MR. AND MRS. CLAUS
Grab your camera and the kids for a free and very special photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Cathedral Square Park. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served throughout the afternoon, plus kids will receive a parting bag filled with goodies while supplies last.
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-99689.html

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Children and their families are invited to attend the 15th annual "Breakfast with Santa" at the Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S. 7th St., at 9:30 a.m. This Christmas holiday celebration is a fun event for the whole family. Visitors can feast on the all-you-care-to-eat pancake breakfast with Santa and gift bags will be presented to the first 260 children ages 9 and under who come through the doors. Admission for adults is $1 and children are free when in the company of an adult with a ticket. For more information go to http://countyparks.com or call the Kosciuszko Community Center at (414) 645-4624.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA
The Brookfield Square Branch of North Shore Bank holds a free holiday open house this weekend featuring the opportunity to take pictures with Santa. From 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, stop by for pictures with Santa; the photo opportunity is free with a suggested donation to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. There will also be free holiday refreshments.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Make a day out of a holiday-themed meal and enjoy time visiting the Milwaukee County Zoo! Families can share a breakfast or lunch with Santa and enjoy tasty treats, a live sing-a-long and even an appearance by Mrs. Claus! Afterward, stay and enjoy the zoo and see winter animals like the Amur tigers and polar bears. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. on Saturdays only, and lunch is at noon on both Saturdays and Sundays. Each meal, held in the Peck Welcome Center, includes a visit from Santa, a gift for each child and admission to the Zoo. All seats are reserved, and registration is limited. Tickets are $13 per child or adult, children 2 and under are $5 and parking is $10.
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-99188.html

DAVID SEEBACH'S HOLIDAY SHOW
David Seebach presents his popular Christmas show for the third year at the Palladium Cine-Dine Theatre at the Marcus Majestic Cinema. Featuring the beautiful Sword Cabinet Mystery performed with special holiday costumes, the staging of Houdini's Metamorphosis magic act, an audience participation routine based on Einstein's theory of relativity and an appearance from Santa and his elves to greet all the audience members after the show for pictures and autographs.
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-99166.html

MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL
The 11th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival once again illuminates the streets and parks Downtown. Thousands of lights will radiate throughout three Downtown parks while sparkling roof lines, brilliant wreaths and Moravian stars set the city's streets aglow for the six-week festival. Marvel at the spectacular sights of the season aboard the convenient Jingle Bus, which takes visitors on a 40-minute, narrated tour of Downtown's winter wonderland. For $1 per person, visitors can relish in the holiday spirit while admiring a festive panorama. The Jingle Bus operates Thursdays through Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m.
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-97759.html

EUROPEAN HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Step back in time to a turn-of-the-century holiday at the Milwaukee Public Museum. See the traditional décor of European families during a walk through the decorated European Village. The whale skeleton over the grand staircase will also be lit up with holiday lights.
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/events/event-99043.html