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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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 […]
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, […]
Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights 📍8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108📅 Select Saturdays and Sundays in December: December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st Enjoy a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Milwaukee County Parks Breakfast with Santa 📍Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 1531 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53205📍Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St #205, Milwaukee, WI 53215📅 […]
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 […]
Seating Times: 9 - 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 1 PM Start a new holiday tradition at Saint Kate's Brunch with Santa and create lifelong memories! Guests will have […]
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, […]
Christmas at the Zoo is a daytime event that's open daily from November 23rd through December 31st. Walk or drive through in the comfort of your own car, relax, and […]
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 […]
Breakfast with Santa in Greenfield 📍Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI 53220 Breakfast with Santa December 13, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Enjoy a pancake breakfast, […]
Celebrate the season with a festive morning of games, hands-on activities, and holiday cheer for all ages. Meet Ebenezer Scrooge and more from A Christmas Carol, enjoy storytelling, explore holiday […]
Breakfast with Santa at Mallards Bayshore 📍5689 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI 53217📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 Bring the whole family to Mallards Bayshore (5689 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI […]
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 for a FREE […]
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 […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
Get Into the Spirit of the Season! Holly Jolly Jubilee Dates for 2025 Saturdays: December 6th, 13th, & 20th Sundays: December 7th, 14th, & 21st Join us for a heartwarming […]
Step into a European-inspired Christkindl Market Village market full of artisan vendors, warm drinks, handmade goods, cozy holiday vibes, and a Kinder Korner for the little ones! Families will enjoy […]
It’s going to be a very Grinchmas Christmas in downtown Grafton, and you’re invited to join the merry mischief! From 10AM–4PM, bop around to your favorite participating businesses as […]
HANDMADE HOLIDAYS AT THE H-D MUSEUM DECEMBER 6, 13 & 20, 10AM–4PM Harley-Davidson Museum 400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Get ready to rev up your holiday spirit with […]
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 […]
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! […]
December through Early March 2026 (weather permitting): See website for updates Red Arrow Park 414.289.8791 | countyparks.com Ice skate in the heart of Downtown at the “Slice of Ice” rink […]
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 […]
Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie 📍4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211📅 December 13 & 20 2025 Treat your family to a magical morning at North Shore Boulangerie, […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲 will be […]
𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆! A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲 will be […]
Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Café 📍4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 🎉 🎅 Brunch with Santa: A […]
Bring the kids to Lunch with Santa, Dec. 13 and 20, and enjoy savory and sweet North Shore Boulangerie delicacies. $30 per adult, $15 per child. Please note: Dates, […]
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season; […]
Cocoa with the Clauses at Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee Cocoa with the Clauses Sat, December 13 | 11am to 2pm Cathedral Square Park Santa and Mrs. Claus return for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come to the Pebble House in Port Washington from 12-3pm to visit with Santa! Kids of all ages are welcome. There will be cookies and treats and, of course, Santa. […]
SANTA'S SILVER SCREEN CELEBRATION!! Come see a great movie and visit with SANTA CLAUS at the Avalon! FEATURING: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in […]
FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES: Friday, December 5th from 4pm to 7pm Saturday, December 6th from 12pm to 7pm Sunday, December 7th from 12pm to 7pm Friday, December 12th from […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Christmas (1954) on December 12-15 Two musical stars team with a sister act to help their old Army commander save his failing country inn. Please note: Dates and times […]
Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity December 12 – 14 Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 10th Annual Holiday Musical Production, December 11-14, 2025, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel […]
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 […]
Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]
Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kapco’s Kids2Kids Toy Drive! In 2006, the Kacmarcik family, along with WTMJ-AM, created a simple grassroots toy drive. Thanks to the growth and […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are […]
White Christmas (1954) on December 12-15 Two musical stars team with a sister act to help their old Army commander save his failing country inn. Please note: Dates and times […]
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. […]
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