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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’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 […]
Santa Brunch at Harbor House 📍550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202 📅 December 14th & December 21st from 11am - 2pm Celebrate the magic of the season with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the 1940's, in the town of Hammond, 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing for Christmas -- an official Red Ryder BB rifle. When he asks his mother for the BB […]
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 […]
The McAllister family go on a holiday to Florida. Kevin McAllister gets separated from his family, and manages to get himself onto a plane to New York instead. There, he […]
As a baby, Buddy crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf. A misfit who grows to be […]
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 […]
The Night Before Christmas Children's Reading December 14, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us for a magical afternoon of holiday cheer at our Night Before Christmas Children’s Reading! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in-store for this Winter Workshop project where we'll be making a Trinket Tray out of Air Dry Clay. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday music! Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 PM (Note our special Sunday afternoon time - not our usual Friday evening!) Get into the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Father Christmas details: Sundays, 3:00-5:30pm November 30 – December 21, Special Christmas Eve hours 11am-1pm With his walking stick and trimmed red cloak, a whimsical Father Christmas travels south to […]
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 […]
Holidays on The Hop 📅 December 7, 14 & 21, 2025 | 4–6 p.m. 📍 Downtown Milwaukee Hop aboard Milwaukee’s free streetcar for live holiday music and sweet treats. Each Sunday features […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
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 […]
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical running November 25 - 30 THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements […]
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, […]
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 […]
December through Early March 2026 (weather permitting): See website for updates Red Arrow Park 414.289.8791 | countyparks.com Ice skate in the heart of Downtown at the “Slice of Ice” rink […]
’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Children & Families Series Celebrations Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Find your new favorite book series by participating in art […]
H2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic […]
Natty Oaks Santa Chalet 📍11505 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53227📅 Weeknights December 1st-4th, 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 2025📅 Saturday Nights December 6th, 13th and 20th, 2025Experience a magical holiday season […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cruisin' Santa Claus in Greenfield Santa, his friends and Mrs. Claus are set to cruise through the neighborhoods of Greenfield. There will be four places to see him and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical running November 25 - 30 THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements […]
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, […]
Brunch with Santa at Lowlands Restaurants Celebrate the holiday season with Brunch with Santa at select Lowlands Group restaurants! Bring the family, enjoy delicious eats, and share some magical moments with Santa […]
December through Early March 2026 (weather permitting): See website for updates Red Arrow Park 414.289.8791 | countyparks.com Ice skate in the heart of Downtown at the “Slice of Ice” rink […]
’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.