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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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee
New Berlin Historical Society Open House
New Berlin Historical Society 19885 W National Ave, New Berlin
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, MilwaukeeWeek of Events
Sunday, January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026 -Shorewood Winter Farmers Market at The Atrium
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January 11, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 11, 2026 -New Berlin Historical Society Open House
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January 11, 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 […]
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 Historical Society Open House
The New Berlin History Museum will be open the second Sunday of each month during the hours 1-4 pm. There is no admission charge. 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.
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 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 12, 2026 -Winter Wonderland Family Night at The Learning Experience (Oak Creek)
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 […]
Winter Wonderland Family Night at The Learning Experience (Oak Creek)
Step into a magical Winter Wonderland with us! Families are invited to enjoy a cozy winter evening filled with creativity, play, and snowy fun! An unforgetable event that will warm your hearts! 📅 Monday, January 12 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 The Learning Experience – Oak Creek ❄️ What to Expect: ☕ Warm cocoa bar & cookies 🖍️ Coloring […]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
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January 13, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 13, 2026 -Game Night at Center Street Library
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January 13, 2026 -Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
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January 13, 2026 -Family Play and Learn: Dinosaur Dig at MPL: Washington Park Library MKE
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January 13, 2026 -Get Wild in Wisconsin at MPL: Capitol Library MKE
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January 13, 2026 -Kanopy Family Films at Mitchell Street Library MKE
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January 13, 2026 -Family Fun Night: Game Night at Tippecanoe Library MKE
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 […]
Family Play and Learn: Dinosaur Dig at MPL: Washington Park Library MKE
Family Play and Learn - Dinosaur Dig Tuesday, January 13 from 6-7 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us for imaginative play for families with young children. Learn about dinosaurs and paleontologists through books, sing dinosaur songs and pretend to dig up some fossils at a dig site! Please […]
Get Wild in Wisconsin at MPL: Capitol Library MKE
Get Wild in Wisconsin Tuesday, January 13 from 6-7 pm Capitol Library - 3969 N 74th St Milwaukee WI Investigate Wisconsin's wildlife! Explore the rich variety of plants and animals that populate our state. Find out why they're so important and learn ways to protect Wisconsin's biodiversity. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Kanopy Family Films at Mitchell Street Library MKE
Kanopy Family Films Tuesday, January 13 from 6-7:30 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Join us at the library for Kanopy Family Films. Kanopy is a database of movies and shows that you have access to with your library card! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Family Fun Night: Game Night at Tippecanoe Library MKE
Family Fun Night: Game Night Tuesday, January 13 from 6-7 pmTippecanoe Library - 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Kick-back with family and enjoy a board game or a family-friendly game on the Nintendo Switch! We will have a variety of games for all ages. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -Clay Lanterns at MPL: East Library MKE
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January 14, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Clay Lanterns at MPL: East Library MKE
Clay Lanterns Wednesday, January 14 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Create clay lanterns with air dry clay and clay molding tools. 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.
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 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Community Access Day
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January 15, 2026 -Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
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January 15, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Community Access Day
All guests (excluding groups*) receive FREE admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Capacity restrictions apply** and walkup tickets are subject to availability and not guaranteed. Guests will not be admitted past 6:30 p.m. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Waukesha JanBoree
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January 16, 2026 -West Bend Winter On Main (AKA Winter Warm-Up)
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January 16, 2026 -Kids Impact Community Event: Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Grandfriends with Park Pals (New Berlin)
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January 16, 2026 -Kids Impact Community Event: January Intergenerational Service & Play at Hamilton House Senior Living (Cedarburg)
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January 16, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 16, 2026 -Trails Aglow at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)
Waukesha JanBoree
JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. 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.
West Bend Winter On Main (AKA Winter Warm-Up)
Winter on Main Friday and Saturday, January 16th & 17th Explore the magic of winter in Downtown West Bend Explore 55+ custom crafted ice sculptures and the magic of winter. Come celebrate what makes January in Wisconsin such a special time and Downtown West Bend such a wonderful destination. Plan a weekend of winter activities, […]
Kids Impact Community Event: Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Grandfriends with Park Pals (New Berlin)
January 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm REGISTER HERE Engage your children’s creativity and compassion by creating Valentine’s Day cards for grandfriends where Kids Impact Community host intergenerational play groups. Kids Impact Community is partnering with Park Pals for an indoor Winter Series play session! During this event, children will have the opportunity to […]
Kids Impact Community Event: January Intergenerational Service & Play at Hamilton House Senior Living (Cedarburg)
January 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am REGISTER HERE Have a cherished experience with your children and grandfriends from Hamilton House Senior Living in a true intergenerational fashion. This is a great chance for your little one(s) to get out and meet new kids and brighten the day of seniors. Activities Our playgroup will […]
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 […]
Trails Aglow at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)
Fri, Jan 16 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Jan 23 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Jan 30 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Feb 6 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Feb 13 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the […]
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -Waukesha JanBoree
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January 17, 2026 -West Bend Winter On Main (AKA Winter Warm-Up)
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January 17, 2026 -Sherman Park Neighborhood’s Winter Farmer’s Market at The Table
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January 17, 2026 -Quadcon: Brookfield Comic Book and Toy Show at Brookfield Square Mall
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January 17, 2026 -Winter Farmer’s Market at Brookfield Square Food Court
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January 17, 2026 -Dog Days at Lynden Sculpture Garden MKE
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January 17, 2026 -Kids Impact Community Event: Packing Diapers at Milwaukee Diaper Mission
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January 17, 2026 -ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
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January 17, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
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January 17, 2026 -Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium: Special Waukesha JanBoree Schedule
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January 17, 2026 -JanBoree Wildlife Exploration at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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January 17, 2026 -MASTERing LEGO® at MPL: ML King Library MKE
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January 17, 2026 -JanBoree Ice Skating at Naga-Waukee Ice Arena (Waukesha)
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January 17, 2026 -Family Fun Films at MPL: Zablocki Library MKE
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January 17, 2026 -Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Waukesha JanBoree
JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. 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.
West Bend Winter On Main (AKA Winter Warm-Up)
Winter on Main Friday and Saturday, January 16th & 17th Explore the magic of winter in Downtown West Bend Explore 55+ custom crafted ice sculptures and the magic of winter. Come celebrate what makes January in Wisconsin such a special time and Downtown West Bend such a wonderful destination. Plan a weekend of winter activities, […]
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 […]
Quadcon: Brookfield Comic Book and Toy Show at Brookfield Square Mall
It's a pop culture celebration! BROOKFIELD SQUARE QUADCON | JAN. 17 - JAN. 18 Break up those winter blues with a FREE EVENT at Brookfield Square. Be prepared to walk the mall - from Barnes and Noble to the Food Court - and down to the theater! Over 70 vendor/artist spots dealing in original art, […]
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 […]
Dog Days at Lynden Sculpture Garden MKE
Dog Days Repeats every month on the third Saturday until Mon Dec 21 2026 except Sat Jun 20 2026, Sat Nov 21 2026. Also includes Sat Jun 27 2026, Sat Nov 28 2026. January 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm March 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm April […]
Kids Impact Community Event: Packing Diapers at Milwaukee Diaper Mission
REGISTER HERE One in three U.S. families lack enough diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy. Milwaukee Diaper Mission (MDM) believes diapers are a necessity, not a luxury. In partnership with local social service agencies, MDM empowers families in need by providing a reliable source of free diapers and period supplies. We appreciate the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium: Special Waukesha JanBoree Schedule
SPECIAL EVENT January 17 from 11am-2pm (shows begin every 45 min) - Waukesha JanBoree - “Aurora: Lights of Wonder” - FREE admission! 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.
JanBoree Wildlife Exploration at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Set out on the trails in search of winter wildlife. This self-guided hike will include a map with key highlights and a scavenger hunt! Explore the nature trails on your own by hiking on foot or with free use of snowshoes if snow cover is adequate (first come, first served). Please note: Dates and times […]
MASTERing LEGO® at MPL: ML King Library MKE
MASTERing LEGO® Saturday, January 17 from 1-3 pm ML King Library - 2901 N MLK Jr Dr Milwaukee WI Come meet and create with a LEGO MASTER. Challenge your creativity against yourself and friends. All ages welcome! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
JanBoree Ice Skating at Naga-Waukee Ice Arena (Waukesha)
Enjoy public skating as part of Waukesha JanBoree, offering families a fun and refreshing way to glide across the ice together. Spend time on the rink, savoring the classic winter tradition of indoor ice skating in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. Skate rentals are available at $3 per pair. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Family Fun Films at MPL: Zablocki Library MKE
Family Fun Films Saturday, January 17 from 2-4 pm Zablocki Library - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Cozy up with your crew and enjoy a free family film and snacks on select Saturdays! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website 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 […]
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