PufferFish and The Tin Widow Unite for Milwaukee’s Biggest Holiday Pop-Up Season Yet
Featuring the Return of Wisconsin’s Only Official Sippin’ Santa + the Beloved Miracle on 2nd
Milwaukee, WISC – Holiday cheer is heating up once again as PufferFish (411 E. Mason St.) celebrates the return of Sippin’ Santa, the officially licensed tropical Christmas pop-up and the only Sippin’ Santa location in the state of Wisconsin. Entering its third season, the beloved rooftop bar will launch its holiday transformation on Friday, November 21, running through the end of December.
Just a short ride south, The Tin Widow (703 S. 2nd St.), will debut its sixth season of Miracle on 2nd Street pop-up on Friday, November 28 (through Sunday, 1/4/2026), joining PufferFish in making Milwaukee one of the very few cities nationwide where guests can experience both iconic holiday pop-up concepts.
A Holiday Tradition with a Tropical Twist
As the tiki-inspired sibling to Miracle, Sippin’ Santa transforms bars into spirited island escapes, combining festive nostalgia with laid-back tropical vibes.
“This year is our biggest year yet,” says Jc Cunningham, owner of PufferFish. “We’ve got new cocktails, new mugs and we’re fired up to be teaming up with The Tin Widow again. Make sure you hit both spaces for a full night of holiday fun!”
Both indoor bars will be open, the main bar and the FishTank bar, each serving up the full holiday menu. The upper deck has been fully winterized with space heaters and a fireplace, creating a cozy, warm, rooftop escape no matter the weather.
New Sippin’ Santa highlights include the Pineapple Upside-down Cask and Wreck The Halls, joining returning favorites such as the Jingle Bird, Sugar Plum Mai Tai, and Holiday on Ice. Limited-edition Sippin’ Santa mugs and glassware will also be available for purchase, making for perfect holiday gifts or keepsakes, including the brand-new 2025 Pineapple Mug.
Miracle on 2nd Returns at The Tin Widow
Miracle on 2nd is gearing up for its highly anticipated return to Walker’s Point. The Tin Widow has transformed their space into a full-throttle display of nostalgic holiday cheer, including an explosion of lights (48,000 to be exact), wall-to-wall décor, and cocktails that taste like Christmas in a glass.
Miracle’s 2025 season promises all-new drinks, returning favorites, expanded décor, and the kind of joyful mayhem Milwaukee has come to expect. The team is once again pulling out all the stops to make this the largest and most immersive Miracle experience they’ve ever delivered.
“Every year it’s bigger and better,” says Sam Berman, owner of The Tin Widow. “And this year, think double the Christmas décor, fun for all ages, and expanded hours. We love that Milwaukee gets double the Christmas magic now with Miracle and Sippin’ Santa!”
The Cocoa Bar will also return, giving visitors an additional cozy spot to enjoy activities and special drinks for the whole family to enjoy.
A Global Holiday Phenomenon, and Milwaukee Gets Both
With more than 200 Miracle and Sippin’ Santa locations worldwide, the holiday pop-up movement continues to grow each year. Both concepts debut new cocktails, returning favorites, exclusive glassware, and a curated selection of non-alcoholic options.
Milwaukee remains one of only a handful of cities in the world hosting both holiday concepts, offering a uniquely immersive, dual-experience destination for locals and visitors alike.
Between Miracle’s nostalgic, wintery charm and Sippin’ Santa’s sun-soaked tropical holiday escape, guests can explore two completely different worlds of holiday cheer, all in one city.
PufferFish — Sippin’ Santa
411 E. Mason St., Rooftop of Hotel Metro
Thurs–Sat: 5 PM – 1 AM | Sun: 1 PM – 9 PM
Instagram: @PufferFishTiki
The Tin Widow — Miracle on 2nd Street
703 S. 2nd St.
Sun–Wed: 6 PM – Bar close | Thurs.-Fri.: 12 PM – Bar close
*Cocoa Bar — December Saturday + Sundays | 11 AM – 3:30 PM (Kid-friendly)
Instagram: @tinwidowbar Facebook: The Tin Widow MKE
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