Milwaukee Family Events

Name: Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Start: 2025-11-22T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-22T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Jellystone Park Caledonia

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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Free Events

Nov 2025
- Sat 15
  - 9:45 am - 9:45 am
    
    Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk & FREE Kids Jingle Bell Dash at Firemen’s Park Germantown
    
    Free – $15
  - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    
    Magical Mornings at BlackBear Children’s Boutique
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    
    DIY-U Kids’ Workshop at Lowe’s
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    
    Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
    
    Free
  - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    
    ABC Academy at Central Library
    
    Free
  - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
    
    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    
    Free
  - 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm
    
    Germantown Christmas Festival
    
    Free
- Sun 16
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    
    Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
    
    Free
- Mon 17
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    
    Children & Families Series Celebrations at Washington Park Library
    
    Free
  - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    
    Middle School Craft Club at The Oak Creek Public Library
    
    Free
- Tue 18
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
    
    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    
    Free
  - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    
    Children & Families Series Celebrations at Washington Park Library
    
    Free
  - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    
    West Allis Farmers Market
    
    Free
- Wed 19
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
    
    Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
    
    Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
    
    Free
  - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
    
    Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)
    
    Free
  - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    
    You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
    
    Free
- Thu 20
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
    
    Free
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
    
    Storytime at Barnes and Noble Brookfield
    
    Free
  - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
    
    Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)
    
    Free
  - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
    
    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    
    Free
  - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    
    West Allis Farmers Market
    
    Free
  - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    
    Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
    
    Free
  - 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    
    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
    
    Free
  - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    
    Downtown Holiday Lights Kickoff Extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park
    
    Free
  - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    
    Open Gym with The Ability Center at Jewish Community Center Whitefish Bay
    
    Free
- Fri 21
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
    
    Playgroups at Ozaukee Family Services in Cedarburg
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 10:00 am
    
    Craft and Story Time at Mequon Nature Preserve
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
    
    Family Storytime at the St Francis Library
    
    Free
  - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    
    Deer District Holiday Market
    
    Free
  - 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    
    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
    
    Free
  - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    
    City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District
    
    Free
  - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    
    Santa Days at Cedarburg Santa’s Workshop
    
    Free
- Sat 22
  - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    
    Magical Mornings at BlackBear Children’s Boutique
    
    Free
  - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    
    Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
    
    Free
  - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    
    ABC Academy at Central Library
    
    Free
  - 10:45 am - 1:00 pm
    
    Santa’s Arrival at Southridge Mall
    
    Free
  - 11:00 am - 11:30 am
    
    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    
    Free
  - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    
    Children’s Christmas Party with Santa at Shady Lane Greenhouse Menomonee Falls
    
    Free
  - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    
    Deer District Holiday Market
    
    Free
  - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    
    Holiday Town Tree Lighting at the Corners of Brookfield
    
    Free
  - 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    
    Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
    
    Free
  - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    
    Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
    
    $25 – $35

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