Milwaukee Family Events

Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.

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  • Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]

    $5
  • Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]

    $5
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free
  • Gratitude & Nature: A Mindful Afternoon at MeeKwon Park

    MeeKwon Park

    Parents and children will come together for a mindful afternoon at Mee-Kwon Park, exploring gratitude through nature and the senses. Activities include a gentle meditation, a sensory experience with clementines and nutmeg, and a five-senses scavenger hunt along the trails. The program concludes with a heartfelt service project where children create gratitude gift bags for […]

    Free
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)

    Family Performances 2026
    Skylight Music Theatre 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    November 14 - December 28, 2025 Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical adventure. Follow biblical superstar Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, through his trials, tribulations, and triumphs, after his jealous brothers sell him into slavery. From outcast […]

    $55 – $60
  • Milwaukee Railroad Club’s Toy Train and Collectible Show at The New Berlin Ale House

    Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club 2026
    New Berlin Ale House 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

    Toy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used . Our parts dealer has O gauge parts, mostly Lionel, post war and some pre war and some late model parts.Admission $4.00 Kids 12 and under Free with AdultEntrance on East side building off west Cleveland Ave […]

    $4
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events

    Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)

    Family Performances 2026
    Skylight Music Theatre 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    November 14 - December 28, 2025 Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical adventure. Follow biblical superstar Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, through his trials, tribulations, and triumphs, after his jealous brothers sell him into slavery. From outcast […]

    $55 – $60
  • Colorful Nebulas at The UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium

    Colorful Nebulas

    Explore gorgeous clouds that give birth to stars. In this live, interactive show, witness the birth and death of stars and the breathtaking beauty of these interstellar clouds. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions., This event is open to the public. Not […]

    $6
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Little Mondays: Pumpkin Pie Cloud Dough at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be […]

    $26
  • Little Mondays at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each learn and practice creating fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]

    $26
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets […]

    $12 – $67
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets […]

    $12 – $67
  • Thanksgiving Bountiful Brunch 2025 at the Pfister Hotel MKE

    2025 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Immerse yourself in the breathtaking atmosphere of the newly-renovated Grand Ballroom, the perfect destination for your family’s cherished Thanksgiving. Known for its elegant setting, The Pfister Hotel provides ample holiday cheer. At our Thanksgiving Brunch, there is much to be thankful for: an array of fresh seafood on sculpted ice, a harvest of fresh salads […]

    $35 – $104
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free
  • ‘Twas The Night Before…By Cirque Du Soleil at The Miller High Life Theatre

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Miller High Life Theater 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for […]

    $65 – $185
  • ‘Twas The Night Before…By Cirque Du Soleil at The Miller High Life Theatre

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Miller High Life Theater 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for […]

    $65 – $185
  • ‘Twas The Night Before…By Cirque Du Soleil at The Miller High Life Theatre

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Miller High Life Theater 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for […]

    $65 – $185
  • Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events

    Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets […]

    $12 – $67
  • Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your phone charged to take photos with the Jolly Old Elf! Event included with regular admission. Santa will be at the Milwaukee Domes telling classic holiday […]

    $8 – $22
  • Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2025 Events
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with amazing handmade items while supporting local businesses as the Milwaukee Makers Market returns to Discovery World! Milwaukee Makers Market is a celebration of the city’s […]

    Free – $25
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Zootopia 2 at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    2025 Family Movies

    In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new […]

    $8 – $10
  • ‘Twas The Night Before…By Cirque Du Soleil at The Miller High Life Theatre

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events

    'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for […]

    $65 – $185
  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free
  • Zootopia 2 at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    2025 Family Movies
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious […]

    $8 – $10
  • Zootopia 2 at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    2025 Family Movies
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new […]

    $8 – $10
  • Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE

    Skate The Pettit 2025
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Public Ice Skating! Check The Website for additional times. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    $8 – $15
  • Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE

    Skate The Pettit 2025
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Public Ice Skating! Check The Website for additional times. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    $8 – $15
  • Bilingual Story Time at Rescued Roasters MKE

    2025 Story Times
    Rescued Roasters MKE 4435 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE […]

    Free

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