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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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 this festive route riding atop a vintage fire truck. Route departs from the Milwaukee Public Market's Water Street entrance at 5:00 PM and travels throughout […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. Families can wind through the park and take in dazzling light displays, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Keep an eye out for Santa […]
New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]
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 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]
You're invited to our Winter Formal on Friday, December 12th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, as we step into a magical Winter Wonderland! Get ready for music, milestone photos, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Dressing up is completely optional—come as you are and ready to dance, connect, and enjoy the evening! The night begins with Red […]
This festive community event invites young creators ages 6–16 to launch their very own mini-business for a day. From branding and product creation to setting up their booth and selling to real customers, kids will gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and have a blast showcasing their hard work. Plus:• Santa will be onsite for […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
Meet Santa at IMPROV By The Corners of Brookfield Dec 13 from 10am to 12pm A chance to tell the man himself what's on your list! Join us for a festive holiday celebration at IMPROV! Bring the whole family to meet Santa, snap a photo with him, enjoy complimentary activities and get into the […]
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to […]
Step into a European-inspired Christkindl Market Village market full of artisan vendors, warm drinks, handmade goods, cozy holiday vibes, and a Kinder Korner for the little ones! Families will enjoy professional portraits inside Santa's Workshop, live reindeer, princess meet and greet with Elsa and Anna, and warm hot chocolate for a sweet treat. Also experience […]
It’s going to be a very Grinchmas Christmas in downtown Grafton, and you’re invited to join the merry mischief! From 10AM–4PM, bop around to your favorite participating businesses as they transform into festive, Grinch-themed wonderlands filled with holiday drinks, fun collaborations, exclusive promos, and cheerful activities. Then from 11AM–2PM, keep your eyes peeled […]
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! These intricate and imaginative creations, crafted with care and expertise, bring holiday cheer to life through the artistry of MATC’s culinary students. Visitors of all […]
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 literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season; located just outside of the Cedarburg Community Gym: W63N645 Washington Ave Cedarburg, WI 53012 Santa and Mrs. Claus often stop by in the days leading […]
Cocoa with the Clauses at Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee Cocoa with the Clauses Sat, December 13 | 11am to 2pm Cathedral Square Park Santa and Mrs. Claus return for this annual cocoa klatch. The free outdoor event is a chance for kids to share their wish lists and for moms and dads to grab […]
Come to the Pebble House in Port Washington from 12-3pm to visit with Santa! Kids of all ages are welcome. There will be cookies and treats and, of course, Santa. Bring your letters as Santa will have is mailbox placed at the Pebble House from November 29th to December 20th. These are the dates Santa […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kapco’s Kids2Kids Toy Drive! In 2006, the Kacmarcik family, along with WTMJ-AM, created a simple grassroots toy drive. Thanks to the growth and support of our partners, along with thousands of students, this program has distributed over 335,000 toys and is still going strong. Join us for […]
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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
Join UScellular and T-Mobile for a free, family-friendly drone show illuminating the Milwaukee skyline. All are welcome to enjoy the lights, community cheer and hot chocolate. In addition to holiday classics, attendees will enjoy drone designs created by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee members. Join us at Veteran's Park for holiday cheer! […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. Families can wind through the park and take in dazzling light displays, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Keep an eye out for Santa […]
New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]
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 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to […]
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 Ave. Sendik's Food Market in Greenfield Santa will be at Sendik's Food Market in Greenfield. When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's […]
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! These intricate and imaginative creations, crafted with care and expertise, bring holiday cheer to life through the artistry of MATC’s culinary students. Visitors of all […]
Join us in-store for this Winter Workshop project where we'll be making a Trinket Tray out of Air Dry Clay. 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.
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday music! Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 PM (Note our special Sunday afternoon time - not our usual Friday evening!) Get into the holiday spirit as we perform seasonal favorites including "Sleigh Ride" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," along with spectacular works like "Festive Overture", "Procession of […]
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 new performers and free cookies for riders. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Join us as we light up Milwaukee with our annual Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop: a celebration of light, joy, and community for all ages! ✨Pre-register to get a FREE holographic gelt belt bag✨ MKEChanukah.com This year’s festival features: 🎤 Live Concert with Eli Marcus ✨ Giant Menorah Lighting & Epic Gelt Drop 🤖 LED […]
Join us at The Chocolate Factory in downtown Menomonee Falls for Sundaes with Santa! Stop by for FREE sessions with Santa . No purchase necessary. Everyone’s on the nice list here. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer […]
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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
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 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to […]
Children & Families Series Celebrations Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Find your new favorite book series by participating in art projects, science experiments, and imaginative play! From Easy Readers to chapter books, picture books to graphic novels, we'll focus the fun each week on a […]
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. Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
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 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]
Cruisin' Santa Claus in Greenfield Santa, his friends and Mrs. Claus are set to cruise through the neighborhoods of Greenfield. There will be four places to see him and a "Santa tracker" to follow Santa's whereabouts. When: Beginning 6 pm each night from Monday, December 15 through Thursday, December 18 Where: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be […]
Join our Middle School Craft Club and do a new project at each session. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Children & Families Series Celebrations Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Find your new favorite book series by participating in art projects, science experiments, and imaginative play! From Easy Readers to chapter books, picture books to graphic novels, we'll focus the fun each week on a […]
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. Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
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