Children learn how to cook together at a “Kids’ Cooking at The Table” cooking session. The next one is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 Children can learn holiday cookie baking from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Equipment and ingredients will be provided.. (Photo provided by Glenna Holstein)

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

1. Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: Friday, Dec. 20

Zócalo will host an ugly sweater Christmas party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at 636 S. Sixth St. Come dressed in your ugly sweater and enjoy food and music. There will also be a chance for you to win a $100 Zócalo gift card. More information here.

2. Journey through the Senses: Friday, Dec. 20

Children, up to 5 years old, are invited to engage in sensory workshop activities from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at 1531 W. Vliet St. Activities will include cookie decorating, a slime station, reading and more. More information here.

3. Cultural Chromosomes Closing Celebration: Friday, Dec. 20

Artist Rozalia Singh will have a closing celebration for her Cultural Chromosomes residency from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at Arts @ Large Inc., 1100 S. Fifth St. The event will feature three months of portraits that display Singh’s journey of self-discovery through ancestry. More information here.

4. Winter Solstice Crafternoon: Saturday, Dec. 21

Children are invited to make winter-themed crafts as they celebrate the shortest day of the year. Craft-making activities will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch, 7715 W. Good Hope Road. More information here.

5. Kids’ Cooking at The Table: Saturday, Dec. 21

Children can learn holiday cookie baking from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Equipment and ingredients will be provided. RSVP by clicking “Interested.” More information here.

Here are resources to help you keep the holiday season affordable

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 20

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
December 19, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 20</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />December 19, 2024</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/54209864912_0e54b043b1_o-1024x754.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-102676" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Children learn how to cook together at a “Kids’ Cooking at The Table” cooking session. The next one is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 Children can learn holiday cookie baking from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Equipment and ingredients will be provided.. (Photo provided by Glenna Holstein)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#eeeded"><em>It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by</em><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em> </em><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1.</strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ugly-sweater-christmas-party/553781627280310/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=nE9Ns6NxJkGM1emu&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FCNmbJnYLVSydB3eW%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: </a><strong>Friday, Dec. 20</strong></h2>
<p>Zócalo will host an ugly sweater Christmas party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at 636 S. Sixth St. Come dressed in your ugly sweater and enjoy food and music. There will also be a chance for you to win a $100 Zócalo gift card. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ugly-sweater-christmas-party/553781627280310/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=nE9Ns6NxJkGM1emu&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FCNmbJnYLVSydB3eW%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=9268475086510165&amp;set=gm.1113079450218948&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=JAwZEPkc13Bbbwhi&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FJcSAH47M2z6SSkm6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Journey through the Senses:</a> <strong>Friday, Dec. 20&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Children, up to 5 years old, are invited to engage in sensory workshop activities from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at 1531 W. Vliet St. Activities will include cookie decorating, a slime station, reading and more. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=9268475086510165&amp;set=gm.1113079450218948&amp;type=3&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=JAwZEPkc13Bbbwhi&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FJcSAH47M2z6SSkm6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here. </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/cultural-chromosomes-closing-c/8796522197111273/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=iVb5Pik2jP1X6W6B&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FtP9LBVqBrEruEg6g%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Cultural Chromosomes Closing Celebration:</a> <strong>Friday, Dec. 20&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Artist Rozalia Singh will have a closing celebration for her Cultural Chromosomes residency from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 at Arts @ Large Inc., 1100 S. Fifth St. The event will feature three months of portraits that display Singh’s journey of self-discovery through ancestry. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/cultural-chromosomes-closing-c/8796522197111273/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=iVb5Pik2jP1X6W6B&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FtP9LBVqBrEruEg6g%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://mpl.libnet.info/event/11710743">Winter Solstice Crafternoon: </a><strong>Saturday, Dec. 21</strong></h2>
<p>Children are invited to make winter-themed crafts as they celebrate the shortest day of the year. Craft-making activities will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch, 7715 W. Good Hope Road. <a href="https://mpl.libnet.info/event/11710743">More information here.</a> </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10170181008470352&amp;set=gm.605138488525780">Kids’ Cooking at The Table:</a> <strong>Saturday, Dec. 21</strong></h2>
<p>Children can learn holiday cookie baking from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Equipment and ingredients will be provided. RSVP by clicking “Interested.” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10170181008470352&amp;set=gm.605138488525780">More information here. </a></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 20

1. Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: Friday, Dec. 20

2. Journey through the Senses: Friday, Dec. 20

3. Cultural Chromosomes Closing Celebration: Friday, Dec. 20

4. Winter Solstice Crafternoon: Saturday, Dec. 21

5. Kids’ Cooking at The Table: Saturday, Dec. 21

Here are resources to help you keep the holiday season affordable

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1. Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: Friday, Dec. 20

2. Journey through the Senses: Friday, Dec. 20

3. Cultural Chromosomes Closing Celebration: Friday, Dec. 20

4. Winter Solstice Crafternoon: Saturday, Dec. 21

5. Kids’ Cooking at The Table: Saturday, Dec. 21

Here are resources to help you keep the holiday season affordable

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter

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