FrostFest: Wisconsin’s Winter Festival at Ballpark Commons

Bundle up and head to Franklin Field for FrostFest, a full day of holiday cheer! Families can wander through glittering light displays, catch live music performances in the evening, and meet Santa and other festive characters. Kids will love the holiday marketplace with seasonal snacks and hot chocolate, plus there's a holiday maze to explore together. The festival runs both daytime (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) and evening (5:30–10:30 p.m.), so you can choose what works best for your family's schedule. For those seeking extra winter thrills, the grounds offer snow tubing, ice skating, carnival rides, games, and more—though these activities require separate tickets or passes beyond general admission. A Premier Pass option ($45) grants unlimited access to participating attractions on select dates if you're planning to do multiple activities. Daytime admission is gentler on the wallet at $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 3–12, with free parking. Evening tickets are $20 and $10 respectively, plus $20 for parking. Visit the festival website for more details about what's available during your visit.