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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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
You Build It! During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), "You Build It!" is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year "You Build It!" is offered […]
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
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. […]
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 […]
COMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR VIOLINS OF HOPE: STRINGS OF JEWISH RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE DATE: Friday, November 28, 2025 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee COST: FREE […]
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]
Santa at Ruckus & Glee in Wauwatosa Santa will be at Ruckus & Glee, a toy store in Wauwatosa, the day after Thanksgiving. Children can share their lists and get […]
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; […]
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. […]
Join us on Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay for some holiday cheer! This season's celebration features the parade on Silver Spring, followed by a tree lighting ceremony with Whitefish […]
Come for holiday gemutlichkeit in downtown West Bend's new, Old World Christmas Market. Held on 6th Avenue on the following dates! Friday, November 28th, 5pm-8pm Saturday, November 29th, 12pm-9:30pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our Merry Maker's Market on Saturday, November 29th from 10-3pm. Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Merry Market featuring over 20+ local vendors. Visit with Santa, […]
Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with […]
LIONEL RAILROAD CLUB INC OPEN HOUSES 2721 South Calhoun Road New Berlin WI - 262.754.9900 The next open house weekend is November 29 & November 30, 2025. We are open […]
Support your favorite local shops and find one-of-a-kind gifts while enjoying a joyful day of deals, surprises, and community spirit! Plus, enjoy entertainment for the whole family in the Plaza, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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. […]
Come for holiday gemutlichkeit in downtown West Bend's new, Old World Christmas Market. Held on 6th Avenue on the following dates! Friday, November 28th, 5pm-8pm Saturday, November 29th, 12pm-9:30pm […]
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
LIONEL RAILROAD CLUB INC OPEN HOUSES 2721 South Calhoun Road New Berlin WI - 262.754.9900 The next open house weekend is November 29 & November 30, 2025. We are open […]
November 30th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI December 28th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am […]
Come for holiday gemutlichkeit in downtown West Bend's new, Old World Christmas Market. Held on 6th Avenue on the following dates! Friday, November 28th, 5pm-8pm Saturday, November 29th, 12pm-9:30pm […]
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]
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 […]
Always held the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, the Christmas Parade route starts at the intersection of Main Street and Harrison, travels through Downtown Menomonee Falls west on Main Street to […]
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