By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Dec 18, 2023 at 4:01 PM Photography: Bobby Tanzilo

Snuggle up with some holiday cheer as OnMilwaukee shares stories of everything merry and bright in the spirit of the season.

The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Harley-Davidson Museum and MolsonCoors. 

Milwaukee bars know how to throw a party all year ‘round, but are particularly good at it around the holidays. These parties are free to attend and usually include drink specials and free treats, but each tavern has its own seasonal twist.

Here’s a list of bars and when they are hosting. It will get updated regularly and please share with us when your bar’s having a yuletide rager so we can include it.

Partner Pick

Holiday Market at Station 1846! Kick off the festive season with us at our Holiday Market on December 8th from 11 AM to 4 PM! Bring the family for a day of holiday cheer, featuring special appearances by Santa and Olaf, amazing local vendors, and so much more. Shop unique gifts, savor delicious treats, and enjoy a cozy, fun-filled atmosphere that'll get everyone in the holiday spirit. Don't miss this perfect opportunity to find thoughtful presents, make magical memories, and support local businesses! Plus, join us all month long for our North Pole Experience pop-up party, running from now until January 1st! Save the date for December 8th for our Santa & Olaf Meet & Greet and experience the season's magic with one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday fun. Celebrate with us all month! Get tickets

Wednesday, Dec. 20
Dugout 54, 5328 W. Bluemound Rd. 

Thursday, Dec. 21
New Barons Brewing Coop, 218 S. 1st St.
Explorium Brewpub - Greendale, 5300 S. 76th St., (6 p.m.)

Friday, Dec. 22
Red Maple,  100 W. Maple St. (6 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 24
The Drunk Uncle, 1902 S. 68th St. (2 p.m.)

Molly Snyder Senior Writer


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.