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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  • Holiday Tree Lighting at Sussex Civic Center

    Sussex Civic Center N64W23760 Main Street, Sussex, WI, United States

    Kick off the holidays with us in the Village of Sussex on Friday, December 5, for a night of festive fun and holiday cheer!   This FREE holiday event is […]

    Free

  • Kids Workshop at Home Depot

    Kids Workshop at Home Depot

    Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]

    Free

  • Magical Mornings at Black Bear Children’s Boutique

    Black Bear Boutique 4312 Oakland, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE  storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with a matching craft and […]

    Free

  • Santa Visits at Area Sendik’s (See Dates & Locations)

    Holiday 2025
    Sendiks - Franklin 5200 W Rawson Ave, Franklin, WI, United States +1 more

    Sendik's Food Market in Franklin Santa Claus will be at Sendik's Food Market in Franklin. When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's Food Market, Franklin, 5200 W. Rawson […]

    Free

  • Photos with Santa at Fleet Farm

    Santa Claus is coming to town!   Grab your family and join us for FREE pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Santa will be at your local store on December […]

    Free

  • ABC Academy at Central Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]

    Free

  • 45th Annual Grafton Christmas Parade

    Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

    Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in Grafton. Saturday December 6th is the new date for the parade (previously rescheduled due to the winter storm).   Please note: Dates, times, and […]

    Free

  • Winter Market at Foxtown Station Mequon

    Foxtown Station 6209 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

    Join us for our Winter Market at Foxtown Station on Saturday, December 6th! From 11 AM to 4 PM, step into a festive wonderland filled with the holiday spirit and […]

    Free

  • Christkindlmarkt (West Allis)

    Holiday 2025
    West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United States

    Christkindlmarkt in West Allis 📍6501 W. National Ave. 📅Friday, Dec. 5 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon-4 p.m. Experience the charm of a European-inspired Christkindlmarkt in the […]

    Free

  • Santa Visits at Area Sendik’s (See Dates & Locations)

    Holiday 2025
    Sendiks - Franklin 5200 W Rawson Ave, Franklin, WI, United States +1 more

    Sendik's Food Market in Franklin Santa Claus will be at Sendik's Food Market in Franklin. When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's Food Market, Franklin, 5200 W. Rawson […]

    Free

  • Christmas on the Corner in Downtown Port Washington

    Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual Christmas on the Corner event in downtown Port Washington! We celebrate the holidays in true Hallmark style, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa […]

    Free

  • Allis in Winterland at West Allis City Hall

    Holiday 2025
    West Allis City Hall 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual Christmas movie-inspired event, Allis in Winterland on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3-4 p.m. Each year we transform the City Hall Art Gallery into a cinematic […]

    Free

  • Santa at Christmas in the Commons in South Milwaukee

    Holiday 2025
    Bucyrus Commons 1028 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, United States

    Santa at Christmas in the Commons in South Milwaukee Where: Bucyrus Commons | 1028 Madison Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 For more information: Visit This Link Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3 […]

    Free

  • Annual West Allis Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

    Holiday 2025
    West Allis City Hall 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI, United States

    Annual West Allis Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6, 2025 Location: Centennial Plaza (City Hall), 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis The parade and tree lighting combo […]

    Free

  • Shorewood Winterfest

    Village of Shorewood

    Don’t miss this fun, family friendly event by taking a stroll around Shorewood to celebrate the Holiday season! Our annual Winterfest event, includes meet and greet with Santa at a […]

    Free

  • East Troy Electric Railroad Santa Parade Train

    Holiday 2025
    Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United States

    Join us for a holiday tradition dating back to 1972!  The parade train departs the Elegant Farmer at 5:00pm and arrives at approximately 6:30pm in East Troy. The parade train […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]

    Free
  • The image shows a festive scene from a nighttime holiday parade. Santa Claus and Mrs. are sitting atop a decorated fire truck, which is adorned with colorful lights, including a wreath on the front. The truck is surrounde In the background, a historic building is illuminated with red and green holiday lights. Santa's Cavalcade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Santa’s Christmas Cavalcade in Downtown Milwaukee

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

    Santa's Christmas Cavalcade in partnership with Milwaukee Downtown Saturday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 Departs at 5:15 PM from Milwaukee Public Market See Santa and Mrs. Claus on […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    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

  • Sensory Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹 In partnership with the 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻, experience the magic of Santa in a calm and welcoming environment. Designed especially for children with sensory […]

    Free

  • Very Merry Milwaukee at the MKE Co Historical Society

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Very Merry Milwaukee is a free, family-friendly holiday event that is hosted by the Milwaukee County Historical Society on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10 AM - 1 PM.  Inside […]

    Free

  • Santa Visits at Area Sendik’s (See Dates & Locations)

    Holiday 2025
    Sendiks - Franklin 5200 W Rawson Ave, Franklin, WI, United States +1 more

    Sendik's Food Market in Franklin Santa Claus will be at Sendik's Food Market in Franklin. When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's Food Market, Franklin, 5200 W. Rawson […]

    Free

  • Mequon Winter Wonderland Festival

    The City of Mequon is welcoming families, neighbors, and visitors to its annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, right in front of […]

    Free

  • Holidays on The Hop Downtown Milwaukee

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    Holidays on The Hop 📅 December 7, 14 & 21, 2025 | 4–6 p.m. 📍 Downtown Milwaukee Hop aboard Milwaukee’s free streetcar for live holiday music and sweet treats. Each Sunday features […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    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

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    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

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]

    Free

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