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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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  • Holiday 2025

    Deer District Holiday Market

    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    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
  • 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
  • Holiday 2025

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

    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
  • Holiday 2025

    Deer District Holiday Market

    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

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

    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
  • Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade

    Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    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 Parade (West Bend)

    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    The West Bend Christmas Parade started in 1952 and is honored to have the distinction of being the longest consecutively-run Christmas parade in Wisconsin! West Bend Area Music for Youth, […]

    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
  • Holiday 2025

    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    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
  • 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
  • Cedarburg Tree Lighting

    Cedarburg Community Center W63 N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

    The magic of the season begins right here in Cedarburg! Join us as our Chamber elves and the local business community bring holiday cheer to life at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Cedarburg […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    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
  • 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
  • 2025 Story Times

    Bilingual Story Time at Rescued Roasters MKE

    Rescued Roasters MKE 4435 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Wauwatosa Village Tree Lighting

    Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    Wauwatosa Village Tree Lighting Wednesday, December 3, 2025 3:30 p.m. start (cookie-trail walk), tree lighting at 5:00 p.m. Location: Pocket Park, Harwood & Wauwatosa Aves., Wauwatosa Look for a choir […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    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
  • 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
  • 2025 Story Times

    Storytime at Barnes and Noble Brookfield

    Barnes and Noble Brookfield 95 N Moorland Road Unit C-1, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Thursdays at 10:30am  Join us at Storytime for stories, songs and fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    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
  • Holiday 2025

    Winter Gathering at TBEY Arts Center MKE

    TBEY Arts Center 2266 N Prospect Ave Suite 325B, Milwaukee, United States

    We are having a winter gathering and craft night! Our doors are open for the community to learn about who we are and what we do. Guests will also learn […]

    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
  • Family Fun

    Family Fun at The Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Join us for an evening of fun with various stations and hands-on activities for the whole family! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]

    Free

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