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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 County Zoo 2026

    Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day

    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    Enjoy a family day at the Zoo — outdoors or in! On this day, all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See Eastern black rhinos […]

    Free
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]

    $25 – $35
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    LEGO® Club at Villard Square Library

    Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    LEGO® Club Monday, January 5th from 3:30-5 pm Villard Square Library - 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI New challenges and lots of fun with LEGO®s. Please note: Dates and […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    French Club for Kids at East Library

    Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Children & Families French Club for Kids Tuesdays from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    Game Night at Center Street Library

    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Game Night Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.  Please note: […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins […]

    Free
  • Winter 2026

    DelaFREEZE

    Downtown Delafield 412 Genesee St, Delafield, United States

    DelaFREEZE (Free!) When: January 10, 10 AM – 3 PM | Where: Downtown DelafieldWatch ice carvers create stunning sculptures, ice skate, and warm up with hot cocoa or a Bloody Mary […]

    Free
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Winter 2026

    New Berlin Winterfest

    Malone Park 16400 W Al Stigler Pkwy, New Berlin, WI, United States

    Winterfest • SAT, JANUARY 10 • 3PM-7PM Join us in bringing the magic of winter to New Berlin! Our Annual Winterfest is just around the corner, and we're excited to offer various sponsorship […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    French Club for Kids at East Library

    Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Children & Families French Club for Kids Tuesdays from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    Game Night at Center Street Library

    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Game Night Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.  Please note: […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Winter 2026

    Waukesha JanBoree

    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Winter 2026

    Waukesha JanBoree

    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Winter 2026

    Waukesha JanBoree

    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free
  • Boerner Botanical Gardens 2026

    Winterfest at Boerner Botanical Gardens

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Winterfest 2026 - Sunday, January 18 from 10am-2pm Cure your cabin fever ~ FREE EVENT! Children's crafts and activities, activities with Wehr Nature Center and more! Guided Winter Walks will […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free

Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.