Santa Cycle Rampage, free day at the zoo and other things to do in Milwaukee this weekend

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Santa Cycle Rampage

The Santa Cycle Rampage hits the road from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Riders (St. Nick attire encouraged) can start at Wisconsin Bike Fed's office at 187 E. Becher St. for a round-trip ride to the east side and back (about 12 miles), or join at the halfway point at Cafe Hollander, 2608 N. Downer Ave. Registration is $25, $5 for kids, Info: wisconsinbikefed.org.

'Yippee-Ki-Yay: A Die Hard Parody'

Richard Marsh brings his one-man show, a tribute to 1998 action movie and (to some) Christmas classic "Die Hard," to the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are $38.50 to $58.50. Info: marcuscenter.org.

Christmas in the Ward

The Third Ward neighborhood celebrates Christmas in the Ward from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in Catalano Square, 147 N. Broadway. Doings include music, a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., fireworks at 7 p.m. and a Light the Hoan Holiday Show at 8 p.m. It's free. Info: historicthirdward.org.

Family Free Day at Milwaukee County Zoo

You can get in free at the Milwaukee County Zoo from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Not included in the free admission: the zoo's Wild Lights holiday display, which shines daily at 5:30 p.m. starting Dec. 1 (see website). Info: milwaukeezoo.org.

Wisconsin Vintage Fest at Fiserv Forum

Wisconsin Vintage Fest brings more than 100 vendors of clothing, home goods and more to Fiserv Forum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Admission is free. Info: fiservforum.com.

Matt Daniels portrays Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol,' staged by Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Dickens shows: 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Mr. Fezziwig's Feast'

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater's "A Christmas Carol" returns to the Pabst Theater, opening at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 after previews earlier in the week. Tickets start at $20. Info: milwaukeerep.com.

Morning Star Productions hosts "Mr. Fezziwig's Feast," an interactive performance allowing audiences to mingle with Scrooge and friends, at Wooded Hills, 777 Highway 164 in Colgate, starting with a show at 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets are $15, $10 for kids 12 and younger. Info: morningstarproductions.org.

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