
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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Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays (Eagle, WI) 📅 Dates: December 6–7 & 13–14, 2025 (Breakfast 8–10 a.m., Home for the Holidays 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)📍 Location: Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI After a 10-year break, Breakfast with Santa is back at Old World Wisconsin this December! Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast, meet Santa, and […]
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, […]
Sendik's Food Market in Franklin Santa Claus will be at Sendik's Food Market in Franklin. When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's Food Market, Franklin, 5200 W. Rawson Ave. Sendik's Food Market in Greenfield Santa will be at Sendik's Food Market in Greenfield. When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's […]
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 […]
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 three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 at Natty Oaks! Families can book a cozy Santa Chalet for up to six people to enjoy time with Santa and explore 12,000 square feet […]
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.
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.
WEE WONDERS Discover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m. *October 2025 program falls on first Tuesday LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI) COST: $5 […]
WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]
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 […]
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 at Natty Oaks! Families can book a cozy Santa Chalet for up to six people to enjoy time with Santa and explore 12,000 square feet […]
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.
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.
WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]
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 himself. Tables are first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early. Santa Brunch – Dec. 2, 10 and 16 Join Lowlands Group Restaurants for Brunch with […]
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 […]
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 at Natty Oaks! Families can book a cozy Santa Chalet for up to six people to enjoy time with Santa and explore 12,000 square feet […]
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.
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.
Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at Storytime for stories, songs and fun! 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.
Ages 2-5: Sing a mix of holiday songs and have hands-on fun with scarves, jingling bells, and more! 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.
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 […]
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 at Natty Oaks! Families can book a cozy Santa Chalet for up to six people to enjoy time with Santa and explore 12,000 square feet […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
A wholesome, All-American town is turned upside-down, when "gremlins"--some impish little creatures--are accidentally unleashed and wreck havoc. 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.
Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays (Eagle, WI) 📅 Dates: December 6–7 & 13–14, 2025 (Breakfast 8–10 a.m., Home for the Holidays 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)📍 Location: Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI After a 10-year break, Breakfast with Santa is back at Old World Wisconsin this December! Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast, meet Santa, and […]
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 […]
Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]
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, […]
JCPenney hosts families for FREE craft events in the Kids Zone section of their stores on the second Saturday of every month. The crafts — things like stitched animal pillows, seasonal wind chimes, flower kits, and personalized pencil pouches — are designed for elementary school-aged kids, but really anyone can join in regardless of age. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Christmas past, present and future. Will a night of zonked-out horror convince the heartless Frank to change his ways? Please note: Dates and times are […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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