Milwaukee Family Events

Frosty Free Week at the Zoo 📅December 26-30 | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (open until 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday) It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo is offering free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s […]

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, […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.

Join us at the New Berlin 2Inspire Center for some STEM fun over Winter Break! Our series of 1 day winter camps includes: Monday December 29th - Robot Invasion Camp Tuesday December 30th - Imagine Arts Academy-Maker Camp! Friday January 2nd- Brixology Junior Engineering Day *Single Day Camps run 9-4pm* $99 each day Drop kids […]

Frosty Free Week at the Zoo 📅December 26-30 | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (open until 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday) It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo is offering free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.

Join us at the New Berlin 2Inspire Center for some STEM fun over Winter Break! Our series of 1 day winter camps includes: Monday December 29th - Robot Invasion Camp Tuesday December 30th - Imagine Arts Academy-Maker Camp! Friday January 2nd- Brixology Junior Engineering Day *Single Day Camps run 9-4pm* $99 each day Drop kids […]

Frosty Free Week at the Zoo 📅December 26-30 | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (open until 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday) It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo is offering free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s […]

Glow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena Skate under the glow lights for a festive twist on a favorite winter activity. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities. Sunday, December 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2025 4:30 pm […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.

New Years Eve Party! Come celebrate New Year's Eve at The Big Backyard. We are opening our doors for a fun-filled family friendly event. Party with your kids and be home in time to watch the ball drop. Fun will include playing in our warm playground, Kids DJ with music, games and prizes, bouncy house, […]

WhirlyBall New Year’s Eve Afternoon Family Fun Event Location: WhirlyBall Brookfield, 185 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a day of action-packed family fun at WhirlyBall Brookfield! Enjoy WhirlyBall, bowling, laser tag, and a delicious Pivot Room buffet featuring pizza, mac & cheese bites, fresh-baked cookies, and more. Two activity sessions are available: 12:00–2:00 PM […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND FUN AT LOU MALNATI’S! On December 31st, enjoy a family-friendly Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party at your local participating Lou Malnati’s. Toast the New Year, celebrate with the kiddos, and dig in to a delicious meal. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Early Countdown Dinner Brookfield […]

Zoo Year's Eve at Wild Lights Milwaukee County Zoo December 31st, 2025 Zoo Year's Eve is your last chance to bask in the Zoo's sparkling holiday light sculptures. This special occasion transforms the zoo into a luminous wonderland with a 1-mile path adorned with animal-themed light displays and hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. It's […]

NEW YEAR'S PARTY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST Live Music 7:30PM-12:30AM | Torch Light Parade 10:30PM | Fireworks 10:30PM 105 Cedar Creek Rd, Slinger, WI Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable New Year's Eve at Little Switz. As the mountain comes alive with music, lights, and laughter, you'll dance into the new year surrounded by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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: […]

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 […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.

Join us at the New Berlin 2Inspire Center for some STEM fun over Winter Break! Our series of 1 day winter camps includes: Monday December 29th - Robot Invasion Camp Tuesday December 30th - Imagine Arts Academy-Maker Camp! Friday January 2nd- Brixology Junior Engineering Day *Single Day Camps run 9-4pm* $99 each day Drop kids […]

US Olympic Team Trials Long Track Return to the Pettit National Ice Center US Speedskating announced that the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track will be held at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 2-5, 2026. Top skaters from around the nation will compete for spots to represent Team USA […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.

Glow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena Skate under the glow lights for a festive twist on a favorite winter activity. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities. Sunday, December 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2025 4:30 pm […]

Enjoy a family day at the Zoo — outdoors or in! On this day, all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See Eastern black rhinos Kianga and Zuri in the new Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, and say hello to hippo Happy. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

US Olympic Team Trials Long Track Return to the Pettit National Ice Center US Speedskating announced that the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track will be held at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 2-5, 2026. Top skaters from around the nation will compete for spots to represent Team USA […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/21 at 11:00am - Cleopatra’s Universe - $5.00/person Wednesday 1/28 at 11:00am - Satelix - $5.00/person SATURDAY SHOWS 1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 at 11:00am - Defying […]

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/21 at 11:00am - Cleopatra’s Universe - $5.00/person Wednesday 1/28 at 11:00am - Satelix - $5.00/person SATURDAY SHOWS 1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 at 11:00am - Defying […]

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 […]

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  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.