# City of Brookfield Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Where: Civic Plaza at Brookfield City Hall, 2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free community celebration) - Price: Free admission; holiday crafts, refreshments, and Santa visits included - Organizer: City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry - Official page: https://www.ci.brookfield.wi.us/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/city-of-brookfield-tree-lighting-and-holiday-celebration--listing-972bb11bd830aadf628d9d15 ## About Celebrate the start of the holiday season in suburban Waukesha County at the City of Brookfield's annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration. Held outside on the Civic Plaza next to the iconic City Hall Clock Tower, the community gathers at twilight for holiday choral performances by local school choirs and the ceremonial lighting of the magnificent civic Christmas tree. Following the lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand appearance to greet children and listen to holiday wishes. Families can step inside the heated Senior Community Center for complimentary cookies, warm hot cocoa, and children's craft stations where kids make keepsake ornaments. Children can also deposit their letters to the North Pole in Santa's dedicated express mailbox. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Civic Plaza and City Hall grounds are completely flat, concrete-paved, and ADA compliant with easy stroller movement. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Brookfield Senior Community Center features heated indoor spaces, accessible family restrooms, and baby changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; especially popular with young suburban families and toddlers. • Sensory Tips: Friendly, cheerful neighborhood gathering; indoor craft areas provide calm, warm respites from chilly outdoor temperatures. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Greenfield Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Celebration at Konkel Park](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/greenfield-holiday-tree-lighting-and-winter-celebration-at-konkel-park--listing-66598c5a48cf03d249afb336) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Konkel Park (The AMP), Greenfield · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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