# Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Hometown Holiday Pops at Bradley Symphony Center > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 12 – Dec 20 · 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: Bradley Symphony Center (Allen-Bradley Hall), 212 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 - Ages: All ages (Family matinees especially welcome for children) - Price: Tickets starting at $35; student rush and family 4-pack ticket packages available - Organizer: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Official page: https://www.mso.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/milwaukee-symphony-orchestra-hometown-holiday-pops-at-bradley-symphony--listing-9aa857c73e9299d7e31a9cca ## About The historic Bradley Symphony Center welcomes families into the resplendent Allen-Bradley Hall for Hometown Holiday Pops, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's signature musical celebration. Led by dynamic conductors and featuring guest vocalists, the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, and the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, the program sparkles with beloved seasonal classics, orchestral overtures, festive movie melodies from The Polar Express and Home Alone, and spirited audience sing-alongs. Children will thrill at a surprise visit from Santa Claus himself right on stage. The magnificently restored 1931 movie palace is decorated with festive holiday wreaths and towering lit evergreen trees in the grand glass atrium, offering picture-perfect family holiday memories before the concert begins. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Street-level entrances on Wisconsin Avenue; elevators connect all tiers of Allen-Bradley Hall; complimentary stroller check. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet nursing room located on the ground floor; multiple spacious family restrooms with infant changing amenities. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 3 and up; weekend afternoon matinees are ideal for young children. • Sensory Tips: Majestic symphonic sound; complimentary noise-reducing ear muffs and sensory fidget packs can be checked out at the concierge desk. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Milwaukee Ballet: The Nutcracker at Marcus Performing Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/milwaukee-ballet-the-nutcracker-at-marcus-performing-arts-center--listing-eb292069822588d46eb05b8e) — Dec 5 – Dec 26 · 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Marcus Performing Arts Center (Uihlein Hall) · Ages 4–99 · From $42 · checked Nov 7. 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