By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Feb 02, 2024 at 1:06 PM

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 Educators Credit Union, Harley-Davidson Museum and MolsonCoors

Winter is coming, but let's keep the outdoor Milwaukee party rolling. Here's a list of tents, domes, yurts and greenhouses ready to help us embrace snow season.

Most places require reservations. Sessions are usually between 75-minute and two-hour time slots, require a rental fee or deposit and have a minimum purchase policy. Follow the links for specific requirements at each location. 

This list will be updated throughout the season, so check back frequently.

At Random
2501 S. Delaware Ave., (414) 481-8030
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The “Magic Forest” in the At Random courtyard features heated “cocktail huts" and a festive cocktail menu. Make a reservation online.

Belfre Kitchen
606 Genesee St., Delafield (262) 303-5066
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The Belfre Kitchen offers "winter domes" for parties of up to six people. Reservations and pre-orders are required. Click here to make it happen.

Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club
7700 W Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 271-7700
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Buckatabon features several cozy Frank & Larry’s Northwoods Shanties, “quintessentially Wisco” which aim to bring the best of the Northwoods ice fishing experience to you (no fishing license required). Book here.

Café Benelux
346 N. Broadway, (414) 501-2500
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Cafe Benelux is now taking reservations for its rooftop Lux Domes. Make one here.

Cafe Hollander
Numerous locations
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Dine in a private heated dome or globe at one of the Hollander locations. Go here for more info about this year's "Winter Wonderland" experiences.

Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 755-0378
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"Winter at Centraal" invites guests to enjoy private street-side dining in the Streetcar on Lincoln or cozy up in the heated courtyard tent. Go here to get in on the toasty fun.

Kegel's Inn
5901 W. National Ave., (414) 257-9999
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Kegel’s has introduced three “party yurts” in their winter-friendly Brrr Garden. Available by reservation only and for groups of six to 12 people. Go here to book.

Twisted Fisherman
1200 W. Canal St., (414) 384-2722
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"Snow Globes" are back at Twisted Fisherman with rentable, heated domes. Get your reservation on the books here.

Zócalo Food Park
636 S. 6th St., (414) 433-9747
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Rent a heated hut at Zócolo Food Park. Go here to reserve.

Lori Fredrich and Matt Mueller contributed to this report.


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.