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The Jingle Bell Ball · December 12, 2026

The Jingle Bell Ball

A playful holiday gala, merry marketplace, and toy drive created for kids and their grown-ups.

Saturday, December 12 · 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Milwaukee-area location to be announced

Free interest-list RSVP · admission tickets coming later

Who
Children and their grown-ups
Price
Free interest list · tickets coming later
Included
Interest list only. Admission price and final inclusions will be announced before tickets go on sale.
Grown-ups
A caregiver stays and supervises. Register everyone attending.

Interest list only—not admission.

YOUR FIRST 15 MINUTES

No awkward entrance required.

  1. 01Find the Play Date welcome. Check in, get your family’s name tags, and hear the simple plan.
  2. 02Make the First Hello. Your host will welcome you and help with an easy introduction.
  3. 03Begin together. Kids start the shared activity while grown-ups have a natural reason to talk.

WHAT HAPPENS

A simple plan for the day.

  1. 01

    5:00 PM · Festive arrival and family welcome

  2. 02

    Holiday music, dancing, and winter play

  3. 03

    Create, explore, and shop the merry marketplace

  4. 04

    Give back through the optional toy drive

  5. 05

    9:00 PM · Magical bell-ringing finale

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

More than a place to go.

  • A festive dressed-up arrival and family welcome
  • Holiday music, family dancing, and imaginative winter play
  • A merry marketplace with local makers and family businesses
  • An optional new, unwrapped toy donation and magical finale

AFTER YOU REGISTER

Your next step is a first hello.

Venue and arrival details to be announced. Your RSVP is not admission.

Save your Eventbrite confirmation and check it for updates before leaving. Coming alone? Tell your host, “This is my first Play Date.” We will help with the first hello. Watching before joining in is welcome.

Your packing checklist
  • Festive clothing that lets children move and play comfortably
  • A new, unwrapped toy if your family would like to participate
  • Your Eventbrite interest-list confirmation

MEET A FELLOW PARENT

Hi, I’m Jeremy—a local dad.

I’m a Milwaukee dad and your Play Date host. I’ll welcome your family, make the first introductions, and help everyone understand the plan. Questions are welcome before you register.

jeremy@playdatecommunity.org

A direct contact before the event

Caregiver-supervised gatherings

Clear plans and costs before booking

Read the full schedule and practical details

The merry marketplace

Explore local makers and family businesses, with demonstrations, small gifts, make-and-take activities, tastings, and a children’s marketplace hunt.

The Jingle Bell Toy Drive

Families may bring an optional new, unwrapped toy. The benefiting organization, requested ages, and donation guidelines will be announced before admission tickets go on sale.

A few things to bring

  • Festive clothing that lets children move and play comfortably
  • A new, unwrapped toy if your family would like to participate
  • Your Eventbrite interest-list confirmation

Good to know

A responsible adult stays and supervises every child throughout. Register every attendee, including anyone whose admission is free. Families arrange their own transport unless the listing states otherwise.

Read the Eventbrite listing for the latest weather, access, cancellation, and refund information before attending.

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Free interest-list RSVP · admission tickets coming laterSaturday, December 12 · 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM