Winter Wonderland Community Kickoff

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — 6:00 PM Robert A. Anderson Water Tower & Municipal Building, 4001 S. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221

Join us to kick off the 10th Annual Wonderland Light Display — the Garden District's beloved holiday tradition at 6th & Norwich, shining December 1 through January 9, dusk to midnight.

What We'll Cover

  • Getting the word out about Winter Wonderland
  • What Winter Wonderland is — and what needs to be done (flyers, printouts, poster boards)
  • Setup & takedown: the work, the schedule, and who's doing what
  • Volunteer sign-ups — bring your contact info
  • Circle discussion: ideas, questions, and concerns

Volunteer

The Wonderland display runs on volunteers. To help with setup, takedown, or anything in between, contact Dawn Riegel, GDNA Events Coordinator — 414-379-2450 / dawn@milwaukeegdna.com.

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What Is Winter Wonderland?

The 10th Annual Wonderland Light Display is GDNA's holiday tradition at 6th & Norwich, running December 1 – January 9, dusk to midnight. Built and run by volunteers — the Kickoff is where neighbors plan it.