Milwaukee Family Events
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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Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, MilwaukeeWeek of Events
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026 -Shorewood Winter Farmers Market at The Atrium
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January 4, 2026 -Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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January 4, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 4, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Shorewood Winter Farmers Market at The Atrium
THE ATRIUM 2107 E Capitol Dr Shorewood WI SUNDAYS I JAN 04 - FEB 22 | 9:00am - 1:00pm Sign up for our weekly emails and get the current list of vendors and weekly specials - shorewoodfarmersmarket.com Happy New Year! So much to let you know about! First, we are so excited to see everyone […]
Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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 […]
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Monday, January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 5, 2026 -You Are A Visionary! At Central Library MKE Downtown
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
You Are A Visionary! At Central Library MKE Downtown
You Are A Visionary! Monday, January 5 from 4-4:45 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI What would you like to do in 2026? Let's talk about it together and create vision boards to achieve our goals! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026 -French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
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January 6, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 6, 2026 -Game Night at Center Street Library
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January 6, 2026 -Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
French Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Game Night at Center Street Library
Game Night Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an evening of gaming at the library. 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.
Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block Party+, Nugget Nation, Cloud 9 Workshop, Zoological Society of Milwaukee, and many more! Lineup changes weekly, so check our Calendar. The Landing at Hoyt Park […]
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026 -Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
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January 8, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
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 Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Friday, January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Saturday, January 10, 2026
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January 10, 2026 -Sherman Park Neighborhood’s Winter Farmer’s Market at The Table
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January 10, 2026 -Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)
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January 10, 2026 -DelaFREEZE
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January 10, 2026 -Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage MKE
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January 10, 2026 -Winter Farmer’s Market at Brookfield Square Food Court
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January 10, 2026 -ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
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January 10, 2026 -Polar Plunge! At ML King Library MKE
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January 10, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 10, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 10, 2026 -New Berlin Winterfest
Sherman Park Neighborhood’s Winter Farmer’s Market at The Table
Saturdays through the end of March: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market has returned to The Table every Saturday this winter. Its dual goals are to provide a venue for the community to access local and regional produce, meats, bread, honey and other value-added products, and to support local family businesses […]
Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)
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 please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]
DelaFREEZE
DelaFREEZE (Free!) When: January 10, 10 AM – 3 PM | Where: Downtown DelafieldWatch ice carvers create stunning sculptures, ice skate, and warm up with hot cocoa or a Bloody Mary at the ice bar. Families can enjoy crafts and scavenger hunts at the Delafield Public Library. Join us for our 8th Annual DelaFREEZE event in […]
Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage MKE
The Kid Boogie Down brings its family friendly fun to The Cooperage! Founded in Milwaukee in January 2017, Kid Boogie Down began as a full sensory family-friendly dance party experience. Primarily designed as an indoor dance party with lights, lasers, music videos and bubbles to combat winter blues, Kid Boogie Down is something enjoyable not […]
Winter Farmer’s Market at Brookfield Square Food Court
We are delighted to host the 1st Annual Winter Farmers' Market in Brookfield this year. The winter market sets up in the Food Court each Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm through the end of March 2026. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
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! Ages 4-6. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Polar Plunge! At ML King Library MKE
Polar Plunge! Saturday, January 10 from 10:30-11:15 am ML King Library - 2901 N MLK Jr Dr Milwaukee WI Plunge into winter with the library! We're reading poems about the Arctic, learning about the creatures that live there, and creating polar art together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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 […]
New Berlin Winterfest
Winterfest • SAT, JANUARY 10 • 3PM-7PM Join us in bringing the magic of winter to New Berlin! Our Annual Winterfest is just around the corner, and we're excited to offer various sponsorship levels for businesses to be a part of this beloved community event. Whether you’re interested in promoting your brand through banners, ice sculptures, commemorative mugs, […]
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