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The Jingle Bell Ball · December 12, 2026

Play Date Presents: 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

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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

WHY DO THIS AS A PLAY DATE?

Because connection needs a place to start.

A beautiful holiday tradition where children can play, grown-ups can connect, and everyone can give back together.

  • Children are the honored guests

    The celebration feels elegant while leaving plenty of room for movement, imagination, and play.

  • Families meet naturally

    Shared activities, marketplace discoveries, and Play Date hosts make introductions easier.

  • Celebration includes generosity

    The optional toy drive gives children and grown-ups a meaningful way to share holiday joy.

THE PLAY DATE PROMISE

You will not have to make the first hello alone.

See the Play Date Way
  • Someone will be ready to welcome your family.
  • Kids begin with something shared to do.
  • Parents get natural ways to connect.
  • You can participate at your own pace.
  • Before you leave, you will know what comes next.

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

MEET A FELLOW PARENT

Hi, I’m Jeremy—a local dad.

I’m also the founder of Fojut Ventures, where I build the infrastructure of connection: real places, shared experiences, and repeated opportunities that help people form relationships and push back against loneliness. I created Play Date to bring that work to families. Each gathering gives kids a natural way to meet other kids and gives parents space to connect, too. We’re starting one event at a time with a simple goal: turn first hellos into familiar faces and help local families build community that lasts. Questions are always 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
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