By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Nov 14, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Here's a fresh twist on the traditional meet-up with Santa that will bring cheer to both kids and adults. Milwaukee’s only indoor "Santa tailgate" – called Holiday Tailgate with Santa & Friends – will take place Sunday, Dec. 8 at The New Fashioned, 1122 N Vel R. Phillips Dr., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The family-friendly, very-Milwaukee event includes the jolly guy in red, along with beloved Milwaukee mascots, tailgate eats and a lineup of merry activities including photos with Santa and mascots, cookie decorating station, complimentary HyperBowling experience, brats and hot dogs, hot chocolate bar with whipped cream, candy, and sprinkles (and of course festive adult beverages available for grown-ups!), classic holiday tunes and games like holiday bingo, cornhole and more. The B93.3 Letters to Santa mailbox will also be on-site.

Free parking with validation will be available in the parking structure located at 1030 N. Sixth St.

“We love being able to bring fun twists to traditional Milwaukee happenings at The New Fashioned,” said Destiny Zuknik, Senior Experience Manager. 

Reservations are highly recommended for this event. Book by Friday, Nov. 22 and receive a $5 discount. The cost is $35 for adults; $25 for kids ages 5-17 and free for kids 4 and under. VIP tables are available for $150 that seat four and include a special message from Santa. (Includes 20 percent Service Charge; does not include tax.)

"A tailgate is the perfect addition to all the fun events in Cheer (Deer) District," says Zuknik.

Go here to reserve your tickets to Holiday Tailgate with Santa & Friends.


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.