By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Oct 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Perhaps you've heard of Krampus, the anti-St. Nicholas who punishes the naughty folks with bad gifts ... and worse.

This holiday season, AXE MKE, 1924 E. Kenilworth Pl, is embracing the dark side of the holiday season with a Krampus-themed pop-up. From Wed., Nov. 20 through the end of the year, AXE MKE will transform into Krampus Nacht – a chilling winter wonderland, complete with ominous decor, Krampus-inspired cocktails and plenty of mischievous games. 

“While the holiday season is generally holly and jolly, our Krampus Nacht pop-up is going to spice it up a bit,” said Taelor Miller, Experience and Operations Manager with Bars & Recreation. “This diverse holiday experience turns the holiday on its head to focus on defeating the spooky Krampus legend.”

Whether you're planning an unusual holiday outing, a chilling date night, or an adrenaline-filled adventure with friends, AXE MKE’s devilish Krampusnacht is a fun quest this winter for guests aged 16 and up.

 Get ready to prove whether you've been naughty or nice!

For more information, visit https://www.axemke.com/krampus.htm For private event information, go here: events@barsandrec.com.


Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.

Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.