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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Week of Events
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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December 28, 2025 -Fox and Branch Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)
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December 28, 2025 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Fox and Branch Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)
November 30th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI December 28th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI Starts at 11 AM sharp! Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform […]
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Monday, December 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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December 30, 2025 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025 -Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
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December 31, 2025 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike at Havenwoods State Forest MKE
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike at The Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike at Havenwoods State Forest MKE
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan)
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January 1, 2026 -Family Yoga Fest at Beulah Brixton Community Center (Bay View)
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike at Harrington Beach State Park (Belgium)
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January 1, 2026 -First Day Hike at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit (Hartford)
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January 1, 2026 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
First Day Hike at Havenwoods State Forest MKE
Celebrate the first sunrise of 2025 with a guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest! Dress warmly for the weather, wear your boots in case of some mud and borrow some snowshoes at the nature center if there’s enough snow! Warm up by a campfire afterward! This event is weather-dependent. Group/Program Hosting: Havenwoods State Forest Event […]
First Day Hike at The Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest
Join a park ranger in celebrating the new year with a guided hike through Mauthe Lake Rec Area on the Tamarack Trail. The hike is a 2.2-mile loop. Enjoy the crisp winter air, quality time with the community and a cozy fire at the picnic shelter to finish. Meet at the beach parking lot, dress […]
First Day Hike at Havenwoods State Forest MKE
Celebrate the first sunrise of 2025 with a guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest! Dress warmly for the weather, wear your boots in case of some mud and borrow some snowshoes at the nature center if there’s enough snow! Warm up by a campfire afterward! This event is weather-dependent. Group/Program Hosting: Havenwoods State Forest Event […]
First Day Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan)
First Day Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Begin your new year in the outdoors! Join naturalist Laurie Hylen for a hike along the shore of Lake Michigan. Meet at the Bathhouse and chart your course for an outdoor adventure. Bring some treats and celebrate the start […]
Family Yoga Fest at Beulah Brixton Community Center (Bay View)
Let's kick off the new year with our free, fun, and fantastic yoga event! On Jan. 1, join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center for an active start to 2026! Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. Event Information When: Jan. 1, 2026 Where: Beulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S. Bay St.) Register […]
First Day Hike at Harrington Beach State Park (Belgium)
First Day Hike at Harrington Beach State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Description: Start the new year with fresh air and beautiful views at Harrington Beach State Park’s annual First-Day Hike! Choose your own adventure or join the guided hike led by Amanda and the Harrington Beach Hikers Meetup Group. Warm […]
First Day Hike at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit (Hartford)
First Day Hike at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join us to start the new year on a high note! Wear plenty of layers and well-treaded boots, as there might be mud or ice on the trails. Choose one of the guided hike options: […]
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Friday, January 2, 2026
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January 2, 2026 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Saturday, January 3, 2026
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January 3, 2026 -Welcoming The New Year at Havenwoods State Forest MKE: A Guided Winter Nature Walk
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January 3, 2026 -Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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January 3, 2026 -Owl Prowl for Families at Wehr Nature Center
Welcoming The New Year at Havenwoods State Forest MKE: A Guided Winter Nature Walk
WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR: A GUIDED WINTER NATURE WALK Saturday, January 3, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Begin the new year with a mindful walk through Havenwoods’ crisp winter landscape. Guided by a certified nature and forest therapist, this experience offers an opportunity for you to slow your pace, awaken your senses and notice the […]
Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
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 […]
Owl Prowl for Families at Wehr Nature Center
Join a naturalist for an evening with the owls in Grant Park! An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Each child will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner! Recommended for ages 6 and […]
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