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
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
Week of Events
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 -Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood
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December 14, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 14, 2025 -Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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December 14, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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 […]
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 […]
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:
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 15, 2025
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December 15, 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 16, 2025
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December 16, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17, 2025 -Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
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December 17, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 17, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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.
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 18, 2025
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December 18, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 18, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 18, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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 […]
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 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 19, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 19, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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December 19, 2025 -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Skylight Music Theatre (Multiple Dates and Times Through Dec 28)
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December 19, 2025 -Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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 […]
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:
Saturday, December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 20, 2025 -Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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December 20, 2025 -Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena (Brookfield)
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December 20, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
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December 20, 2025 -Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
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December 20, 2025 -Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular at the Riverside Theater
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December 20, 2025 -Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater
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December 20, 2025 -Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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 […]
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:
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena (Brookfield)
Glow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena Skate under the glow lights for a festive twist on a favorite winter activity. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities. Sunday, December 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2025 4:30 pm […]
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 […]
Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular at the Riverside Theater
Celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, creating a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for the season. Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular is set to light up the […]
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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