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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Milwaukee County Parks Breakfast with Santa (See Enclosed Locations)

Holiday 2025
Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee +1 more

Milwaukee County Parks Breakfast with Santa 📍Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 1531 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53205📍Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St #205, Milwaukee, WI 53215📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 Milwaukee County Parks hosts two festive Breakfast with Santa events at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Kosciuszko Community Center. […]

$5 – $10
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Kids Holiday Market and Free Santa Photos at Adeline Montessori School (Oconomowoc)

Holiday 2025
Adeline Montessori School 995 S Sawyer Rd, Oconomowoc

This festive community event invites young creators ages 6–16 to launch their very own mini-business for a day. From branding and product creation to setting up their booth and selling to real customers, kids will gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and have a blast showcasing their hard work.   Plus:• Santa will be onsite for […]

Free
A man dressed as Santa Claus leans down with a gentle smile to speak to a young girl seated at a decorated table. The girl looks up at him attentively, wearing a white shirt with a reindeer design and a colorful beaded necklace. The scene takes place in a festive dining room with red-and-white decorations and flowers on the tables. Breakfast With Santa event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Breakfast with Santa at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel MKE

Holiday 2025
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel 139 EAST KILBOURN, Milwaukee

Seating Times: 9 - 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 1 PM Start a new holiday tradition at Saint Kate's Brunch with Santa and create lifelong memories! Guests will have the opportunity to experience a plentiful brunch in Saint Kate's festive ballroom and visit with the jolly man himself. We will have chefs in the […]

$35 – $72

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Breakfast with Santa at the Greenfield Community Center

Holiday 2025
Greenfield Community Center 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield

Breakfast with Santa in Greenfield 📍Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI 53220 Breakfast with Santa December 13, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Enjoy a pancake breakfast, a holiday story, live entertainment, and a visit from the jolly guy himself! Tickets available ONLY at Parks & Rec office (M-F 8AM-5PM). On sale […]

$6 – $11

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Saturday Fun Day at The Milwaukee Rep’s Herzfeld Center

2025 Stage Performances
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee

Celebrate the season with a festive morning of games, hands-on activities, and holiday cheer for all ages. Meet Ebenezer Scrooge and more from A Christmas Carol, enjoy storytelling, explore holiday crafts, and get a sneak peek at upcoming youth classes and camps. It’s a fun way for families to connect, create, and share in the […]

$10 – $25
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Meet Santa at IMPROV (The Corners of Brookfield)

Milwaukee Improv 20111 N Lord St, Brookfield

Meet Santa at IMPROV By The Corners of Brookfield Dec 13 from 10am to 12pm   A chance to tell the man himself what's on your list! Join us for a festive holiday celebration at IMPROV! Bring the whole family to meet Santa, snap a photo with him, enjoy complimentary activities and get into the […]

Free
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Breakfast with Santa at Mallards Southern Kitchen at Bayshore

Holiday 2025
Mallards Southern Kitchen BAYSHORE 5689 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale

Breakfast with Santa at Mallards Bayshore 📍5689 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI 53217📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 Bring the whole family to Mallards Bayshore (5689 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI 53217) for a festive breakfast with Santa! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and get a chance to meet Santa […]

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Deck the Halls for All Abilities at Still Waters Church (Jackson)

Holiday 2025
Still Waters Church 3651 Scenic Rd, Jackson

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. Join Us for a FREE Holiday Celebration! Event Highlights: Christmas Classic Sing-Along Festive Treats & Crafts Sensory-Friendly Activities Got Talent Show - Show off your unique talent! And much more! Help us plan for enough […]

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Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie

Holiday 2025
North Shore Boulangerie 4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood

Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie 📍4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211📅 December 13 & 20 2025 Treat your family to a magical morning at North Shore Boulangerie, featuring a visit from Santa himself! Enjoy a festive prix fixe lunch surrounded by the bakery’s stunning gingerbread village display. For more information, visit This […]

$45

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Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

Holiday 2025
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale

 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲  will be […]

Free
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Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

Holiday 2025
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale

 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲  will be making a surprise stop at the start of the event to spread some holiday cheer — you won’t want to miss it!  𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Outside of […]

Free
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Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood

Holiday 2025
Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood

Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café 📍4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WI​ 53211📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 🎉 🎅 Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! 🥂✨ Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We're continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with […]

$75

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Meet Santa at the Waukesha Airport

Holiday 2025
Waukesha Airport 2525 Aviation Drive, Waukesha

Santa arrives by Beechcraft T-34 at Noon at the Waukesha Airport terminal 2525 Aviation Drive.  Take photos, meet Santa, coloring contest, drawing for a vintage warbird flight, and more.  Runs to 2:00 PM.  Bring a non-perishable food item for the Pewaukee Food Pantry. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

Free
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Santa’s Silver Screen Celebration at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)

Holiday 2025
Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

SANTA'S SILVER SCREEN CELEBRATION!! Come see a great movie and visit with SANTA CLAUS at the Avalon! FEATURING: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and […]

$15

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Home Alone (1990) at The Times Cinema MKE

Holiday 2025
Times Cinema 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee

Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him home alone, he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to […]

$10 – $22
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Scrooged (1988) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

Holiday 2025
Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa

A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a ruthless TV executive confronted with the slapstick ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Will a night of zonked-out horror convince the heartless Frank to change his ways? Please note: Dates and times are […]

$9 – $11

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Performance Times:

$60 – $120
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Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee […]

$50 – $100

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Milwaukee Lakefront Holiday Drone Show at Veteran’s Park

Holiday 2025
Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee

Join UScellular and T-Mobile for a free, family-friendly drone show illuminating the Milwaukee skyline. All are welcome to enjoy the lights, community cheer and hot chocolate. In addition to holiday […]

Free

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]

$60 – $120
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Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium

Milwaukee Ballet 2025 Performances
Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee

Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

$40 – $145
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Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee […]

$50 – $100

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Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café Shorewood

Holiday 2025
Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood

Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café 📍4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WI​ 53211📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 🎉 🎅 Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! 🥂✨ Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We're continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with […]

$75
A man dressed as Santa Claus leans down with a gentle smile to speak to a young girl seated at a decorated table. The girl looks up at him attentively, wearing a white shirt with a reindeer design and a colorful beaded necklace. The scene takes place in a festive dining room with red-and-white decorations and flowers on the tables. Breakfast With Santa event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Breakfast with Santa at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel MKE

Holiday 2025
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel 139 EAST KILBOURN, Milwaukee

Seating Times: 9 - 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 1 PM Start a new holiday tradition at Saint Kate's Brunch with Santa and create lifelong memories! Guests will have the opportunity to experience a plentiful brunch in Saint Kate's festive ballroom and visit with the jolly man himself. We will have chefs in the […]

$35 – $72

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Performance Times:

$60 – $120

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]

$60 – $120

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Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie

Holiday 2025
North Shore Boulangerie 4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood

Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie 📍4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211📅 December 13 & 20 2025 Treat your family to a magical morning at North Shore Boulangerie, […]

$45

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]

$60 – $120

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]

$60 – $120

A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Holiday 2025
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Performance Times:

$60 – $120

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