A playful holiday gala and merry marketplace where kids and their grown-ups dress up, dance, create, shop and celebrate.
COMING WINTER 2026
The Jingle Bell Ball is a playful holiday gala, merry marketplace and toy drive created for kids and their grown-ups. Come dressed for the ball, then spend the evening dancing, creating, shopping, playing and celebrating together.
AT A GLANCE
• Saturday, December 12, 2026
• 5:00 to 9:00 PM
• Milwaukee-area location to be announced
• Designed for children and their grown-ups
• Tickets and full details coming soon
THE EXPERIENCE
• A festive dressed-up arrival and family welcome
• Live holiday music and family dancing
• Beautiful family portrait moments
• Imaginative winter play installations
• Hands-on ornament and keepsake making
• Holiday treats and child-friendly refreshments
• Play Date introductions that help families connect
• A magical bell-ringing finale with indoor snow
THE MERRY MARKETPLACE
Shop a carefully selected group of local makers and family businesses. Children can follow a marketplace scavenger hunt, watch demonstrations, discover small gifts and enjoy make-and-take activities and tastings.
THE JINGLE BELL TOY DRIVE
Families will be invited to bring an optional new, unwrapped toy to help another child experience holiday joy. The benefiting organization, requested ages and complete donation guidelines will be announced before tickets go on sale.
WHAT MAKES IT A PLAY DATE
Children are the honored guests, but the evening is designed for the whole family. Play Date hosts welcome every household, create easy introductions and offer natural ways for parents and children to meet someone new.
COME DRESSED FOR THE BALL
Stay to play, shop, dance, create, give back and celebrate. Join the interest list now and be the first to hear when the venue and tickets are announced.
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- To be announced
Location
To be announced