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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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
  • ‘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
  • 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 […]

    $35 – $104
  • 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
  • ‘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
    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
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)

    Family Performances 2026

    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
  • 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 […]

    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
  • ‘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
  • 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
  • ‘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
  • 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
    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
  • 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 confirm the latest details.

    $8 – $15
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinary—powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • 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 THE DATES October 1st @ 10 AM November 5th @ 10 AM December 3rd @ 10 AM Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    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 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
  • 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
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinary—powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • 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
  • 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
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinary—powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • Holiday Review in One Night! At Mosaic Studios

    Mosaic Creative Studios 2025
    Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

    Create a Holiday Show in One Night! Come together with new friends to create a holiday themed review show in just hours! Showcase at 7:30pm! Open to Students 8-16 $45 To sign up email mosaic@mosaiccreativestudios.com Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $45
  • 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

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