Organizations across Milwaukee are spreading the holiday spirit by hosting toy giveaways and Santa meet-and-greets.
Whether you’re looking for a free breakfast with Santa or toys, these events have you covered.
(Did we miss anything? Let us know at aklaus@milwaukeenns.org)
Lake Masonic Center Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, Dec. 20
Meet Santa and enjoy a free pancake breakfast at the Milwaukee Freemasons Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. More information here.
UMOS Breakfast with Santa Drive Thru: Saturday, Dec. 20
Grab a free gift for children ages one to 12 and a free McDonald’s hotcake gift card from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at UMOS, 2701 S. Chase Ave. Children must be present. Postponed from Saturday, Dec. 13 due to extreme weather. More information here.
Supporters of Impacted People Holiday Toy Drive: Saturday, Dec. 20
This Christmas season, WISDOM Wisconsin is giving out toys to children in families affected by the justice system. Its goal is to give gifts on behalf of family members who can’t do so because they are incarcerated. Adults can stop and pick up toys at 2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Suite 115, from 9 a.m. to noon. More information here.
Breakfast and a free toy from Santa: Saturday, Dec. 20
From 9 a.m. to noon at the King Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy a free breakfast, receive a free toy and take a picture with Santa. The event is only open to the first 150 children who attend. More information here.
UMOJA Steppers 9th Annual Toy Drive: Sunday, Dec. 21
Join UMOJA Steppers for a toy drive giveaway and potluck dinner from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4102 W. Townsend St. More information here.
K9 MKE Socialites Breakfast with Santa: Sunday, Dec. 21
K9 MKE Socialites is accepting applications for children under 18 to get free breakfast with Santa and gifts at 5501 W. Mill Road. The group is also accepting donations until Dec. 19. Register your children here.
Alex Klaus is the education solutions reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.
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