Milwaukee Family Events

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  • Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights 📍8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108📅 Select Saturdays and Sundays in December: December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st Enjoy a magical morning with Santa on select Saturdays and Sundays in December! This 60-minute experience includes breakfast, a meet-and-greet with Santa and storybook characters, donut decorating, […]

    $35

  • Breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    Holiday 2025
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Back by popular demand! Our Breakfast with Santa is a holiday experience that creates lifelong memories. Start a new tradition or continue one with a jolly breakfast collection with Santa and his elves in The Pfister's newly-renovated Grand Ballroom. We will have chefs griddling up pancakes with all the fixings, along with everyone's traditional breakfast […]

    $45 – $79

  • Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays (Franklin)

    Holiday 2025
    Luxe Golf Bays FRANKLIN 7065 South Ballpark Drive, Franlin, United States

    Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays 📍7065 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin📅 Multiple Saturdays & Sundays – 9am / 11am Seatings Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Bo Vine (the mascot of the Milwaukee Milkmen!), a complimentary family photo, and fun holiday activity stations for kids. 🎅 […]

    $75

  • Milwaukee County Parks Breakfast with Santa (See Enclosed Locations)

    Holiday 2025
    Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, United States +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📅 […]

    $5 – $10

  • Kids Holiday Market and Free Santa Photos at Adeline Montessori School (Oconomowoc)

    Holiday 2025
    Adeline Montessori School 995 S Sawyer Rd, Oconomowoc, United States

    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, WI, United States

    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

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    November 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026 Show Dome Theme: Holiday Show Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday: 9am-4pm Closed: Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 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.

    $8 – $12
  • Santa's Mailbox Cathedral Square Park Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park!  Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]

    Free
  • City of Greenfield

    Breakfast with Santa at the Greenfield Community Center

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

    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, […]

    $6 – $11

  • 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, United States

    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

  • Meet Santa at IMPROV (The Corners of Brookfield)

    Milwaukee Improv 20111 N Lord St, Brookfield, WI, United States

    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

  • Breakfast with Santa at Mallards Southern Kitchen at Bayshore

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

    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 […]

    TBD

  • Holly Jolly Jubilee and Gingerbread Village at Apple Holler

    Holiday 2025
    Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

    Get Into the Spirit of the Season! Holly Jolly Jubilee Dates for 2025 Saturdays: December 6th, 13th, & 20th Sundays: December 7th, 14th, & 21st Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition filled with laughter, magic, and memories that will last a lifetime. Apple Holler’s Holly Jolly Jubilee is a fun, family-friendly experience that celebrates everything […]

    $14

  • Handmade Holidays at the Harley-Davidson Museum MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    HANDMADE HOLIDAYS AT THE H-D MUSEUM DECEMBER 6, 13 & 20, 10AM–4PM  Harley-Davidson Museum 400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Get ready to rev up your holiday spirit with three Saturdays of festive, family-friendly fun at the Harley-Davidson Museum! Each Saturday features hands-on activities that let kids (and kids at heart) create, explore, and […]

    $11 – $25

  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed […]

    $19 – $25

  • MATC Parade of Gingerbread Houses at Milwaukee Public Market

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

    🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! These intricate and imaginative creations, crafted with care and expertise, bring holiday cheer to life through the artistry of MATC’s culinary students. Visitors of all […]

    Free

  • Holiday Classic Movies at Marcus Theatres

    Holiday 2025
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    ’Tis the season for holiday movie magic! Marcus Theatres®, the nation’s fourth largest theatre circuit and a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), invites families, friends, and holiday tradition-makers to […]

    $12 – $30

  • Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie

    Holiday 2025
    North Shore Boulangerie 4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, United States

    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

  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     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

  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     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

  • Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

    Celebrate the season with magical holiday photos with Santa, available November 21 through December 24!  Capture personalized memories with your family and keep the festive spirit alive — photos will […]

    $30 – $60

  • Season’s Screenings Retro Movie Series at Marcus Theaters

    Season’s Screenings Retro Movie Series at Marcus Theaters
    Marcus Theatres WI, United States

    SEASON'S SCREENINGS Retro Series It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to celebrate it with you! Bring the whole family to the theatre this December 5 thru December 18 to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen! Tickets start at only *$6. Start a new holiday tradition with Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern!  Tickets […]

    $6 – $15

  • Meet Santa at the Waukesha Airport

    Holiday 2025
    Waukesha Airport 2525 Aviation Drive, Waukesha, United States

    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 […]

    Free

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

    Holiday 2025
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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

  • World’s Tallest Glass Tree Festival at Yerkes Observatory (Williams Bay)

    Holiday 2025
    Yerkes Observatory 373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, United States

    FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES:  Friday, December 5th from 4pm to 7pm Saturday, December 6th from 12pm to 7pm Sunday, December 7th from 12pm to 7pm   Friday, December 12th from 4pm to 7pm Saturday, December 13th from 12pm to 7pm Sunday, December 14th from 12pm to 7pm  *Star-topping ceremony expected to start at 4pm on […]

    $20

  • Home Alone (1990) at The Times Cinema MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Times Cinema 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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

  • Scrooged (1988) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    Holiday 2025
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    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 […]

    $9 – $11

  • White Christmas (1954): Seasons Screenings at The Oriental Theatre Milwaukee

    Holiday 2025
    Oriental Theatre 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    White Christmas (1954) on December 12-15   Two musical stars team with a sister act to help their old Army commander save his failing country inn. 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.

    $7 – $13

  • Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your […]

    $8 – $22
  • 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, WI, United States

    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

  • Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center

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

    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 […]

    $50 – $100

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Lakefront Holiday Drone Show at Veteran’s Park

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

    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 classics, attendees will enjoy drone designs created by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee members.  Join us at Veteran's Park for holiday cheer! […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen winter hiking Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]

    $25 – $35

  • Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)

    Holiday 2025
    Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    The Ingleside Hotel If Christmas Were A Place, It Would Look Like This! Celebrating our 30th year as Wisconsin’s most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event! 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.

    $35 – $55

  • Jingle Bus Tours (Weather Permitting) at Red Arrow Park MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    JUMP ON THE JINGLE BUS JINGLE BUS TOURS  *WEATHER PERMITTING*  DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 28 FRI – SUN | 5PM TO 9PM   TOURS DEPART FROM THE NEW WARMING HOUSE AT RED ARROW PARK Ooh and ahh at the winter wonderland scenes scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on the Jingle Bus, powered by KB […]

    $8

  • Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo (December Dates)

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    November 21 - December 31 / 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (admission gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Dec. 3-31; except closed Dec 8-9, 15-16, 24-25 Wild Lights and frosty nights! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening […]

    $16 – $20

  • Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE

    Skate The Pettit 2025
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Public Ice Skating! Check The Website for additional times. 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.

    $8 – $15

  • Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity at The Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

    Holiday 2025
    Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity December 12 – 14  Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 10th Annual Holiday Musical Production, December 11-14, 2025, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. Event dates December 12 - December 14 Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm Saturday. December 13 @ 2:00pm Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm […]

    $70
  • 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, WI, United States

    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

  • Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets […]

    $12 – $67

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