What :: 3rd Annual Cookies with Santa Holiday Celebration
When :: Saturday, December 7th, 2019
Sessions :: 9 am to 10:30 am / 11:00 to 12:30 pm / 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Where :: Tommy G Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Tickets :: $15 per person (12 mo+)
Tickets go on sale on November 4, 2019 at 8 pm
Want to see what last year’s event was like? CHECK OUT THE RECAP POST!
EVENT FAQs
Join us for our 3rd Annual Cookies with Santa Holiday Celebration, an opportunity for families to enjoy a festive morning together, meet Santa and get an amazing photo without waiting in a long line, plus get a family photo for the holiday card, boogie down with princesses in a Holiday Dance Party, decorate a cookie, make an art project, and more!
This event has been extremely popular in previous years and has sold out FAST. In order to accommodate even more families while still maintaining a quality experience, we have grown the event to THREE sessions for 2019!
What You Get
- Admission to the Event for ONE session per ticket purchase
- Photo Appointment for kiddos with Santa Claus himself and a FREE digital download of the professional image from Lulu B Photography. Want to take photos with your phone too? Go for it!
- Opportunity for the whole family to take a family photo (perfect for those holiday cards!) with Grant Images, LLC.
- Decorate a cookie and enjoy eating your creation!
- Dance with Kid Boogie Down
- Craft and Create in the Elves’ Workshop
- Enter to win an incredible Holiday Cheer Grand Prize Package plus plenty of other additional prizes for bringing toys to donate to Make a Wish Wisconsin
Important Ticket Notes:
- EVERYONE 12-months of age and older needs a ticket. Yes, that includes adults.
- Parking in the lot in front of the building is $6 per vehicle and is NOT included in the ticket price. If you choose to park in the lot, be prepared to bring cash to pay for parking upon entry. There is also street parking off 84th Street that would be an option as well.
- Each session has a limited number of tickets available to make sure each child gets the opportunity to meet Santa, enjoy a cookie and participate in all activities. We cannot add any additional spots once tickets are sold out.
- Ticket sales are final. No refunds will be given, however tickets are transferrable to another person up to December 5th at noon.
Title Sponsors :: Cookies with Santa Holiday Celebration
We are extremely thankful to our presenting sponsors, as it is their generosity and support that allows our events to take place! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome local Milwaukee families for a fabulous and festive holiday event!
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Founded in September 2015 by two Wisconsin moms, one a Milwaukee area transplant, Milwaukee Mom (formerly MKE Moms Blog) has quickly become the city’s go-to parenting website. A team of nearly 30 moms and social media influencers, we are extremely passionate about connecting Milwaukee moms to products and resources that will make your life easier. We publish content 5+ days a week, which you can have delivered to your email via our weekly newsletter.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a place where visitors create memories that transcend generations. The nearly 200-acre Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held on the fairgrounds each year.
Children's Wisconsin has 20+ primary care locations and 100+ pediatricians to provide outstanding care in your neighborhood. Our doctors are committed to getting to know your child and family to partner with you through every stage of your child's growth.
Experience Sponsors
This holiday celebration was all about gifting attendees with a Next Level experience, including a styled and professional Photo Booth with Santa himself without the excessive wait times you’ll find elsewhere and a Cookie Decorating Station complete with gourmet cookies with toppings galore and the kind professionals at Ebenezer Childcare ready to help your kiddo create a perfectly delicious masterpiece!
Santa Photo Sessions :: presented by Children’s Orchard and photographed by Lulu B Photography
Cookie Decorating :: presented by Ebenezer Childcare and Sareianna’s Sweets
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At Children’s Orchard, we buy and sell “gently-used” children’s apparel, shoes, toys, and equipment. Since kids outgrow clothing so fast, it’s a struggle for parents to keep their kids in quality clothing without spending a fortune on it. Something your kids loved that fit them perfectly a month ago might not fit them at all now. Why not be able to dress your kids in clothes they love without breaking the bank – and also have the opportunity to bring in their barely worn clothing to get cash or credit towards something that is “gently-used” for them?
Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in Downtown Milwaukee, Southside Milwaukee, Oak Creek and West Allis/Wauwatosa provide quality, licensed early care and education programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, 3K, 4K and before- and after-school, and Summer Blast programs from the heart in a home-like atmosphere. They offer individualized, nurturing care and a structured curriculum that is virtues-based and focuses on all aspects of a child’s development: academic, physical, emotional, and social. All centers are NAC accredited and have a YoungStar 5-Star Rating.
I bake yummy treats, I have regular gluten and gluten free options when requested. I make gluten free bakery items, I bake out of a certified kitchen and am looking for new people to bake my yummy treats for!
Entertainment Sponsors
In addition to the photos with Santa and Cookie Decorating, there are lots more opportunities for fun and enjoyment, all with a holiday flair. Make sure you bring the entire family to the Family Photo Booth so you can get a picture for your family holiday card!
Holiday Dance Party & DJ :: presented by Kid Boogie Down
Letters to Santa :: presented by Make a Wish Wisconsin
Princess Visits :: presented by Fairytale Birthday Company LLC
Interactive Photo Booth :: presented by Schwab Orthodontics and Grant Images LLC-
Whether it's a Princess birthday theme, fundraiser, meet and greet for your event, wedding appearance, etc. We can bring the magic to your event!
Grant Images specializes in corporate event photography, photo booths, and family portraiture. Located in Brookfield, we serve South Eastern Wisconsin and would love to be your business and/or family photographer. The photo booth will be printing photos on site so bring your smiles!
Kid Boogie Down is a Milwaukee-based company that focuses on family-friendly entertainment!
Mad Science brings kids the fun, the amazement and the wonder of all things science.We transform laboratory science into fun, interactive learning experiences for kids from PK-6.
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, with the help of thousands of donors, volunteers, medical professionals and supporters, creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. More than 6,500 wish children and their families have experienced the power of a wish since 1984. One of 62 Chapters across the US and 42 affiliates in more than 50 countries, the Wisconsin Chapter grants about 400 wishes a year throughout the state.
Custom party decoration and nursery decor, event set-up and entertainment, as well as personalized gifts - PG is your spot for anything crafty!
We understand that choosing the right orthodontic office for you and your family’s care is important. At Schwab Orthodontics, we believe all patients of all ages deserve personalized attention as well as a team approach in achieving the perfect smile! We have an experienced staff who will work with you and your family every step of the way to make sure your orthodontic care is a fun, yet rewarding experience. We offer Invisalign, ceramic braces, and traditional braces. We invite you to come see our newly remodeled Hales Corners office and would love to give you and your family a reason to smile!
Elves’ Workshop Craft Room
Visit the Elves’ Workshop where there will be tables set up for kids to get creative and make a masterpiece! Craft projects may include: Ornament Making, Science Experiments, Balloon Creations, or other festive and fun activities!
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We provide high-quality child care and award-winning curriculum for more than 50 years. Whether you're looking for a Summer Program, before- or after-school programs, part-time or full-time child care, KinderCare offers fun and learning at an affordable price.
At Uptown Art our studios provide hands-on art instruction, paint supplies, canvases, aprons….everything you need to have a great time and create your masterpiece. Invite your friends for a painting party and be sure to check out our birthday party options!
WaterStone Bank has served the local community since 1921. We offer a variety of products and services geared towards benefitting our customers. WaterStone Bank is known for its stellar customer service and a tradition of stability and community involvement. We serve communities including Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Greenfield/Loomis Rd., Oak Creek/27th St., Oconomowoc/Lake County, Pewaukee, Waukesha/Brookfield, West Allis/National Avenue and West Allis/Greenfield Avenue. Visit www.wsbonline.com or call us at 414-761-1000 or toll free 888-686-7272 for more information.
Event Sponsors
If that weren’t enough fun to keep you in the holiday spirit, you’ll find even more from these participating sponsors! Plus, many tables will have giveaway prizes available to enter to win!
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Luxury concierge travel company specializing in Disney destinations, Sandals and Beaches vacations, Hawaii, and cruise vacations.
We are a family friendly environment and provide a forum for children to build confidence. We instill a positive attitude with all of our classes and events. We offer programs in Tae Kwon Do for the whole family.
Jellybeanstreet holds children’s finger painting workshops and turns their finger paintings into fine art to help support children’s charities.
Landmark Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Southern and Northeastern Wisconsin. We return profits to our members, who enjoy better rates and lower fees on a full range of straightforward financial options. By choosing Landmark, members save money, so they have more for the things that really matter.
At Modern Touch Dental, our mission is to provide you with the best dental care available. We are committed to patient convenience, comfort, and confidence!
We love creating products that help people of all ages smile, explore their imaginations and express themselves. Since 2005, we've been dreaming up all kinds of colorful, fresh and inspiring products full of unexpected delight. Seriously fun stuff to make your art space, creative space, school space or office space more fun. Since 2005, we've been dreaming up all kinds of colorful, fresh and inspiring products full of unexpected delight. Seriously fun stuff to make your art space, creative space, school space or office space more fun.
Program and Signage Sponsors
A huge thank you to APQ Printing for the gorgeous programs! APQ Printing in Menomonee Falls is locally-owned by a powerhouse team of women who have plenty of services for your printing need – including gorgeous and affordable holiday cards!
Thank you also to Milwaukee Signarama for the signs all over the event. Milwaukee Signarama has everything you and your business needs to get seen on a big scale, from signs to banners and all sorts of promotional amazingness!
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Food and Beverage Sponsors
Guests will enjoy snacks and sweet treats from these local partners. Cookie decorating led by Ebenezer Childcare and provided by Sareianna’s Sweets will be a true highlight of this event!
**ALLERGY NOTE** While all the cookies provided will be nut-free, we cannot guarantee that nothing has come into contact with nuts during product nor is the facility itself nut-free. Parent/Guardian discretion is advised when it comes to participation in this event for a child with a severe nut allergy.
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Giveaway Sponsors
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the Holiday Cheer Grand Prize Package! Everyone who attends will receive an entry form to win this incredible prize package that includes:
- Giant Teddy Bear from Milwaukee Mom
- Collectible Holiday Ornaments set from Milwaukee Downtown
- Gift Basket from Yield Bakehouse
- Overnight Stay at The Wilderness Resort in WI Dells
- Free Bounce Rental from Wisbouncin
- Space Gift Basket from Baby Jack & Co.
- Country Christmas Pass to Drive Through Lights Show from The Ingleside Hotel
- 4-pack of Tickets to Lake Geneva Ice Castles
- Bloomington Fun Adventure Pack ($100 Mall of America Gift Card, 4 packs of admission to Sea Life, Moose Mountain, etc.) from Visit Bloomington
- $50 Gift Card to Anthony Vince Nail Spa
- 3 months of classes + a uniform at Family Tae Kwon Do Champions
Photography Partners
As always, we’ll have the professionals on hand ready to capture the fun! Plus, these photographers are incredibly talented artists who MkeMB has worked with personally and can confidently recommend. Be sure to say hello and learn about them!
Non-Profit Partner
We are thrilled to support Make-A-Wish Wisconsin with donations from this event!
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, with the help of thousands of donors, volunteers, medical professionals and supporters, creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. More than 6,500 wish children and their families have experienced the power of a wish since 1984. One of 62 Chapters across the US and 42 affiliates in more than 50 countries, the Wisconsin Chapter grants about 400 wishes a year throughout the state.
For every donation of a new toy you bring to donate to Make-a-Wish, you will receive up to 10 extra entries to win the Holiday Cheer Grand Prize Package!
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Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, with the help of thousands of donors, volunteers, medical professionals and supporters, creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. More than 6,500 wish children and their families have experienced the power of a wish since 1984. One of 62 Chapters across the US and 42 affiliates in more than 50 countries, the Wisconsin Chapter grants about 400 wishes a year throughout the state.
Will we see YOU at Cookies with Santa?
How much does the family photo cost?
Nothing! That photo opp is also included in the ticket price. You will have additional options to purchase if you would like, but there will be one that is totally free of charge.
When/how do we get the pre-sale code? I’m getting nervous because we are a little over 2 hours out and I haven’t gotten anything..
Check your email inbox (and be sure to check the Spam folder too). The email went out at 6 pm.