| In the Floral Show Dome 2012 |
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Jan. 2 through
Jan. 13, 2012 |
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The Show Dome is in transition
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Fantasy Garden Train Show |
Jan. 5, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Jan. 12, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Jan. 14 through
March 18, 2012 |
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Fantasy Garden Train Show
Flower Fairies pop up in scenes throughout the miniature landscape as G-scale trains wind their way though the landscape
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Jan. 14, 2012
9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Poland Under Glass
Celebrate Polish culture, food, and traditions |
Jan. 19, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Jan. 21, 2012
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Chinese New Year Celebration
Celebrate Year of the Dragon by spending the day exploring Chinese culture.
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Jan. 26, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Jan. 27, 2012
6:30-9 p.m.
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Restaurants Under Glass
Enjoy food from some of the best restaurants in the area.
Friends of The Domes event, Special Event Admission
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Feb. 2, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Feb. 9, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Feb. 11, 2012
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Turkey Under Glass
Celebrate Turkish culture through dance, food, and interactive displays.
For details, contact MilwaukeeTurkishFestival@gmail.com
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Feb. 12, 2012
1-3:30 p.m. |
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Community ARTreach Family Event
Kids will explore a variety of media, with instruction and encouragement from local artists. Artwork created by local high school students will be on display.
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Feb. 14, 2012
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Be My Valentine
– Chocolate Fine Desserts
Enjoy a romantic evening with your valentine
Friends of The Domes event, Special Event Admission
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Feb. 16, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Feb. 19, 2012
2:30-4 p.m. |
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Train Songs & Music from the Heartland
Visit the Train Show and listen to the 2002 WAMI Wisconsin Acoustic Music Artist of the Year, David HB Drake |
Feb. 23, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Feb. 25-26, 2012
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Collectible All-Scale Train Exhibit
This year's show features a variety of model train layouts from the smallest models (Z scale) to trains that are large enough for children and adults to ride.
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March 1, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
March 3, 2012
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Germany Under Glass
Gemütlichkeit comes to The Domes. Discover German culture through music, dance, food, and displays!
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March 4, 2012
9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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Bonsai Silhouette Show
Admire a variety of bonsai, plants that have been grown and pruned to resemble very old trees as part of a natural landscape. Growers will answer your questions and offer information on this fascinating Japanese art.
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March 4, 2012
1–2:30 p.m. |
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Milwaukee Concert Band Spring Concert
To learn more about the Milwaukee Concert Band, visit their facebook page
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March 8, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
March 10, 2012
1-3 p.m. |
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Children's Storyteller
Michael "Papa" Drake A.K.A."Pickles" |
March 11, 2012
noon-4 p.m. |
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Irish Family Day - a mini ethnic festival |
March 15, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
March 17, 2012
9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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Steam Engine Day
The age of steam trains comes to Fantasy Garden Train Show. Enjoy the nostalgia as steam engines run along the tracks.
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March 17, 2012
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
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Folk Singer & Storyteller
Skip Jones |
March 17, 2012
1-3 p.m. |
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Jim William Mooney, Resident Pianist
Enjoy the music of The Domes Resident Pianist as you stroll through Milwaukee's Living Landmark
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March 19 through
March 30, 2012 |
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The Show Dome is in transition. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tulip Mania |
March 22, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass
Enjoy the series final performance and light show |
March 24, 2012
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Dare to Be Aware Fair
See, learn about, and experience services and products related to personal growth, holistic health and awareness, and arts. 50 exhibitors.
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March 31 through
May 28, 2012 |
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Tulip Mania - Spring Show
The 17th Century Tulip Craze of Holland comes to The Domes. A variety of tulips create a blanket of spring color to compement the large windmill. |
April 7
10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Green Living Festival
Learn about fair trade and "green" programs and products from exhibitors. Pick up some conservation tips from Demos & Talks—from gardens to grease fuel! Be inspired by the Re-fashioned Fashion Show. Enjoy music, characters for the kids (Mother Nature, Smokey Bear, and Woodsy Owl), and more!
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May 6, 2012
1-2:30 p.m. |
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Children's Choir of Waukesha
Listen to the sweet voices filling the lobby with song |
May 13, 2012
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Mother's Day
Treat your mother or grandmother to a visit to the Conservatory and use the blossoming backdrop of "Tulip Mania" for family photos.
Enjoy the music of Jim William Mooney, The Domes Resident Pianist, as you stroll through Milwaukee's Living Landmark. (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
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May 29 through
June 8, 2012 |
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The Show Dome is in transition.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Summer Winds |
June 2, 2012
10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
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Spring Plant & Bulb Sale
Friends of The Domes event |
June 9 through
Sept. 9, 2012 |
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Summer Winds - Summer Show
Old-style windmills and modern wind towers set the stage for a New Ecology show. Learn about wind power, alternative energy solutions, and sustainable ideas for your garden and home. |
| June 17, 2012 |
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Father's Day
Take Dad for a trip around the world in a single afternoon. |
| Aug. 17-19, 2012 |
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Art Festival
Find the perfect gift for a friend. . .or for yourself
at this juried show on the grounds of The Domes!
Friends of The Domes event, Special Event Admission |
Sept. 10 through
Sept. 21, 2012 |
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The Show Dome is in transition.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Don Quixote |
Sept. 15-16, 2012
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Fall in Love with Orchids - Fall Orchid Show – with the Wisconsin Orchid Society
The weekend is all about orchids. See world-class displays. Get advice from expert growers. Purchase items with orchid themes. . . or orchids themselves!
Learn more at the Wisconsin Orchid Society website
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Sept. 22 through
Nov. 4, 2012 |
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Don Quixote - Mum Show
The Man of La Mancha charges forth in our chrysanthemum-filled landscape. The iconic windmill brings to mind the Spanish-plateau setting of the Cervantes novel.
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Oct. 12, 2012
6-9 p.m. |
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Rainforest Night
Explore our "Tropical Rainforest" guided only by the light of your flashlight! Make a mini-sundae with ingredients from the rainforest. End the evening with a light show. |
Oct. 25 & 26, 2012
6-9 p.m.
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Ghosts Under Glass
Enter the Tropical Bloom of Doom to take a journey to the unexpected. Enjoy this evening of ghostly fun with goblins and treats
Friends of The Domes event, Special Event Admission
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Nov. 1, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Nov. 5 through
Nov. 16, 2012 |
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The Show Dome is in transition. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Let it Snow |
Nov. 8, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Nov. 10 & 11, 2012
9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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Jewelry at The Domes
Find the perfect gift for a friend—or for yourself! Sponsored by the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee
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Nov. 15, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Nov. 17 through
Jan. 6, 2013
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Let it Snow - Holiday Show
Snowboys and snowgirls keep their cool this holiday season. Sleighing, sledding, and having fun, these snowkids play throughout the poinsettia-filled scene. A large tree decorated with snowflakes, icicles, and snowmen is the centerpiece of the show. |
Nov. 22, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Nov. 29, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Dec. 2, 2012
9-4 p.m. |
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Gifts Under Glass
Start your holiday shopping early with unique gifts from local artists
Friends of The Domes event
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Dec. 6, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Dec. 13, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Dec. 16, 2012
1-3 p.m. |
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Jim William Mooney, Resident Pianist
Enjoy the music of The Domes Resident Pianist as you stroll through Milwaukee's Living Landmark
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Dec. 20, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Dec. 27, 2012
6:30-9 p.m. |
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Music Under Glass |
Dec. 31, 2012
6-9 p.m. |
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New Year's Eve at The Domes
Ring in the New Year at this family-friendly celebration
Friends of The Domes event, Special Event Admission
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