Milwaukee Family Events

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover the Yasmin series by Saadia Faruqi and celebrate all the things that make Yasmin, Yasmin and make you, you! This program is a story-based activity session centered on the Yasmin book series by Saadia Faruqi. Children can listen to readings and engage in related activities that explore characters, culture, and self-expression. Activities may include […]

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 […]

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 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.

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 […]

Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on activities such as building, crafting, and creative play, with an emphasis on exploration rather than instruction.  The format is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to […]

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 […]

January 28 - February 1, 2026 Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, WI * Free Admission * VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest, January 28 through February 1, 2026. Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America's Snow Sculpting Invitational and will welcome 15 of […]

Drop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]

January 28 - February 1, 2026 Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, WI * Free Admission * VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest, January 28 through February 1, 2026. Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America's Snow Sculpting Invitational and will welcome 15 of […]

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 […]

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 […]

January 28 - February 1, 2026 Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, WI * Free Admission * VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest, January 28 through February 1, 2026. Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America's Snow Sculpting Invitational and will welcome 15 of […]

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 […]

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 […]

This event is an evening focused on ice skating and Milwaukee Theater. Activities to include face painting, giveaways, ice skating, and a Broadway performance by Ice Theater MKE. Free skate rentals are provided. The event centers on winter-themed activities and performances. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Visit with different child care and summer camp providers to learn more about their offerings and programs at this exciting one-stop shop event! There will also be drawings for door prizes generously donated by the participating organizations.   This program is geared toward parents and families with children ages 0-12. It will take place in […]

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 […]

Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Milwaukee County Parks and local fishing clubs for a free youth ice fishing clinic at select Milwaukee County Parks on Saturday, January 31 from 9 am to 2 pm. Ages: 15 and under  What To Expect: Hands-on instruction for youth ages 15 and under. Ice fishing basics, […]

Winter Carnival at the Lynden Sculpture Garden  When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10 AM-4 PM | Where: 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217 Lynden welcomes winter with a day of outdoor art-making, scavenger hunts, tree-walks, workshops, and whatever other winter activities the weather permits – ice skating, painting the pond, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and […]

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 […]

We've got oodles of trains and train track, and we're going to put it all out and let kids build and play to their hearts' content! Appropriate for kids 3+. FREE. Note that if the train area gets overly crowded, we may limit train time to give more kids an opportunity to play with the […]

Drop by the Menomonee Falls Public Library for a special time for adults and kids to work together to create inspiring art featuring projects from the Imagine Arts Academy! Kids will tour multiple art booths and get to bring home their creations. The Imagine Arts Academy will be filming and taking photographs for promotional purposes. […]

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 […]

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 […]

January 28 - February 1, 2026 Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, WI * Free Admission * VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest, January 28 through February 1, 2026. Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America's Snow Sculpting Invitational and will welcome 15 of […]

LindenGrove New Berlin provides a range of care for residents from rehab and skilled nursing to assisted living and memory care. We can make a difference to the residents in assisted living and memory care by making some seasonal decorations to brighten up the hallways. The residents will love knowing the decorations were made by […]

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 […]

This is a free community winter walk along an illuminated path. The lighted walking path is available to explore throughout the evening. Attendees can stroll the path and view the lights at their own pace. The event is suitable for families, including children. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]