Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar โ 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 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 […]
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is pleased to announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer kicking […]
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. Santaโs 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.
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 […]
๐ 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! […]
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra […]
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is pleased to announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer kicking […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itโs 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. Santaโs Mailbox November 10 […]
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 […]
๐ 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! […]
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 […]
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra […]
Ages 2-5: Sing a mix of holiday songs and have hands-on fun with scarves, jingling bells, and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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 […]
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 Itโs 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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join us for a Christmas Family Night! Santa Cow will be there ready for photos, as well as crafts, samples, and fun. Free to attend. Please note: Dates, times, and […]
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. Santaโs Mailbox November 10 […]
Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be […]
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 […]
๐ 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! […]
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 Itโs 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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
This festive community event invites young creators ages 6โ16 to launch their very own mini-business for a day. From branding and product creation to setting up their booth and selling […]
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. Santaโs Mailbox November 10 […]
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 […]
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 6โฒ x 24โฒ Christmas setup quickly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Itโs going to be a very Grinchmas Christmas in downtown Grafton, and youโre invited to join the merry mischief! From 10AMโ4PM, bop around to your favorite participating businesses as […]
๐ 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! […]
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 […]
JCPenney hosts families for FREE craft events in the Kids Zone section of their stores on the second Saturday of every month. The crafts โ things like stitched animal pillows, […]
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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; […]
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 […]
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. […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kapcoโs Kids2Kids Toy Drive! In 2006, the Kacmarcik family, along with WTMJ-AM, created a simple grassroots toy drive. Thanks to the growth and […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itโs 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. […]
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