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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Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls
Week of Events
Sunday, November 23, 2025
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November 23, 2025 -Holiday Folk Fair International at WI State Fair Park
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November 23, 2025 -Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
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November 23, 2025 -Wicked: For Good Opens at Marcus Theaters
Holiday Folk Fair International at WI State Fair Park
Holiday Folk Fair International A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance; the World CafĂ© offering traditional dishes; the Tanzhauz, where attendees […]
Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
Wicked: For Good Opens at Marcus Theaters
Wicked: For Good Rating: PG, for action/violence, some suggestive material and thematic material. Synopsis: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about […]
Monday, November 24, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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November 26, 2025 -Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 đź“… November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from the day before Thanksgiving through the weekend. This festive event is a celebration of Bavarian traditions, featuring live polka music, German-style cuisine like chicken schnitzel, […]
Thursday, November 27, 2025
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November 27, 2025 -Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
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November 27, 2025 -Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 đź“… November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from the day before Thanksgiving through the weekend. This festive event is a celebration of Bavarian traditions, featuring live polka music, German-style cuisine like chicken schnitzel, […]
Friday, November 28, 2025
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November 28, 2025 -Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
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November 28, 2025 -Santa at Ruckus & Glee in Wauwatosa
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November 28, 2025 -Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 đź“… November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from the day before Thanksgiving through the weekend. This festive event is a celebration of Bavarian traditions, featuring live polka music, German-style cuisine like chicken schnitzel, […]
Santa at Ruckus & Glee in Wauwatosa
Santa at Ruckus & Glee in Wauwatosa Santa will be at Ruckus & Glee, a toy store in Wauwatosa, the day after Thanksgiving. Children can share their lists and get photos taken with Santa. When: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28 Where: Ruckus & Glee, 805 N. 68th St., Wauwatosa Cost: Free For more […]
Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
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.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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November 29, 2025 -Kids Workshop at Home Depot
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November 29, 2025 -Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club Open House
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November 29, 2025 -Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
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November 29, 2025 -Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
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November 29, 2025 -Wicked: For Good at The Times Cinema
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November 29, 2025 -Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
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November 29, 2025 -Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
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November 29, 2025 -Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena
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November 29, 2025 -Wicked: For Good at The Times Cinema
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November 29, 2025 -Zootopia 2 at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)
Kids Workshop at Home Depot
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 every month while supplies last. Registration typically opens about a month before. Click here to view the upcoming monthly themes and see what your kids […]
Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club Open House
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 from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. The MLRRC normally holds two open house weekends each year. One on a weekend that varies in April (usually, […]
Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 đź“… November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from the day before Thanksgiving through the weekend. This festive event is a celebration of Bavarian traditions, featuring live polka music, German-style cuisine like chicken schnitzel, […]
Wicked: For Good at The Times Cinema
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 demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s […]
Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
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.
Parents Night Out at Tosa Block Party (Ages 6-12)
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 us, where everything is awesome, while you go enjoy an well deserved break. Supervised LEGO play, pizza, juice box, and more! Please note: Dates and […]
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena
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 favorite tunes. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities. LOCATION: Eble Park Ice Arena (19400 W. Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI) DATE […]
Wicked: For Good at The Times Cinema
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 demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s […]
Zootopia 2 at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)
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 reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new […]
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