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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Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]
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 […]
November 21 - December 31 / 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (admission gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Nov. 21-29, Dec. 3-31; except closed Nov. 24-27, 30, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, […]
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 […]
'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic […]
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 […]
Experience the outlandish holiday adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) as he finds himself alone in New York City, thwarting the plans of bumbling Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel […]
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 […]
November 14 - December 28, 2025 Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical […]
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 […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
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 […]
Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Milwaukee Makers Market Sunday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Discovery World Pavilion Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with […]
LIONEL RAILROAD CLUB INC OPEN HOUSES 2721 South Calhoun Road New Berlin WI - 262.754.9900 The next open house weekend is November 29 & November 30, 2025. We are open […]
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 […]
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 📅 November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]
'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic […]
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 […]
The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now […]
The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now […]
Beethoven (1992) on November 29 at 3:30pm A father reluctantly agrees to let his children keep a Saint Bernard puppy, but the playful pooch soon turns into a full-grown engine […]
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious […]
'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic […]
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. […]
Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]
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 […]
November 21 - December 31 / 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (admission gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Nov. 21-29, Dec. 3-31; except closed Nov. 24-27, 30, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, […]
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious […]
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN! EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with […]
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 […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Milwaukee. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor […]
Join us for an exciting evening at Eble Park Ice Arena's Glow Skate! Bring your friends, family, and teammates to skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by your […]
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious […]
The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now […]
The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now […]
'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic […]
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 […]
Experience the outlandish holiday adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) as he finds himself alone in New York City, thwarting the plans of bumbling Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel […]
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 […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.