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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Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert at The Riverside Theater
Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Week of Events
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 -Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard
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December 7, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 7, 2025 -Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert at The Riverside Theater
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December 7, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard
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 […]
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert at The Riverside Theater
Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music […]
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Monday, December 8, 2025
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December 8, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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December 9, 2025 -Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)
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December 9, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)
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) […]
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025 -Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)
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December 10, 2025 -Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
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December 10, 2025 -Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)
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December 10, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 10, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)
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) […]
Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
Ages O - 5. 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.
Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: your little ones will also meet an adorable animal at WHS! Registration is encouraged, but not required. There is a limit of 3 […]
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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 […]
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025 -Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)
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December 11, 2025 -Holiday Sing Along with Ms Kara at The Brookfield Public Library
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December 11, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium (Sensory Friendly)
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December 11, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 11, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: your little ones will also meet an adorable animal at WHS! Registration is encouraged, but not required. There is a limit of 3 […]
Holiday Sing Along with Ms Kara at The Brookfield Public Library
Ages 2-5: Sing a mix of holiday songs and have hands-on fun with scarves, jingling bells, and more! 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.
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium (Sensory Friendly)
Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 6:00pm (Sensory-Friendly performance) Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets here! The annual sensory-friendly performance is […]
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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 […]
Friday, December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 12, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 12, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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December 12, 2025 -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)
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December 12, 2025 -Colorful Nebulas at The UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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 […]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)
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 […]
Colorful Nebulas at The UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium
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 […]
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -Saturday Fun Day at The Milwaukee Rep’s Herzfeld Center
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December 13, 2025 -Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party
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December 13, 2025 -Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood
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December 13, 2025 -Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes
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December 13, 2025 -Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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December 13, 2025 -Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
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December 13, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 13, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 13, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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December 13, 2025 -Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Saturday Fun Day at The Milwaukee Rep’s Herzfeld Center
Celebrate the season with a festive morning of games, hands-on activities, and holiday cheer for all ages. Meet Ebenezer Scrooge and more from A Christmas Carol, enjoy storytelling, explore holiday crafts, and get a sneak peek at upcoming youth classes and camps. It’s a fun way for families to connect, create, and share in the […]
Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party
𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲 will be making a surprise stop at the start of the event to spread some holiday cheer — you won’t want to miss it! 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Outside of […]
Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood
Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café 📍4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 🎉 🎅 Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! 🥂✨ Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We're continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with […]
Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes
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 […]
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Performance Times:
Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN! EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with us, where everything is awesome, while you go enjoy an well deserved break. Supervised LEGO play, pizza, juice box, and more! Please note: Dates and […]
Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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.
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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 […]
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Performance Times:
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