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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  • Festive Friday Holiday Event at Rite-Hite YMCA

    Rite-Hite Family YMCA 9250 N. Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, WI, United States

    Have a holly, jolly time with Santa at the Y! Gather your friends and family to enjoy holiday crafts, games, cookies, and gingerbread house decorating. Santa Claus will also be […]

    Free – $20

  • Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE

    Skate The Pettit 2025
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $8 – $15

  • Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium

    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to […]

    $40 – $145

  • Colorful Nebulas at The UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium

    Colorful Nebulas
    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Explore gorgeous clouds that give birth to stars. In this live, interactive show, witness the birth and death of stars and the breathtaking beauty of these interstellar clouds. The program […]

    $6

  • Gremlins (1984) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    Holiday 2025
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    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 […]

    $9 – $11

  • Breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    Holiday 2025
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $45 – $79

  • Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays (Franklin)

    Holiday 2025
    Luxe Golf Bays FRANKLIN 7065 South Ballpark Drive, Franlin, United States

    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 […]

    $75

  • Milwaukee County Parks Breakfast with Santa (See Enclosed Locations)

    Holiday 2025
    Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, United States +1 more

    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📅 […]

    $5 – $10
  • A man dressed as Santa Claus leans down with a gentle smile to speak to a young girl seated at a decorated table. The girl looks up at him attentively, wearing a white shirt with a reindeer design and a colorful beaded necklace. The scene takes place in a festive dining room with red-and-white decorations and flowers on the tables. Breakfast With Santa event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    Breakfast with Santa at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel 139 EAST KILBOURN, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $35 – $72

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $8 – $12
  • City of Greenfield

    Breakfast with Santa at the Greenfield Community Center

    Holiday 2025
    Greenfield Community Center 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $6 – $11

  • Saturday Fun Day at The Milwaukee Rep’s Herzfeld Center

    2025 Stage Performances
    Milwaukee Repertory Theater Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    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 […]

    $10 – $25

  • Meet Santa at IMPROV (The Corners of Brookfield)

    Milwaukee Improv 20111 N Lord St, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Meet Santa at IMPROV By The Corners of Brookfield Dec 13 from 10am to 12pm   A chance to tell the man himself what's on your list! Join us for […]

    Free

  • Breakfast with Santa at Mallards Southern Kitchen at Bayshore

    Holiday 2025
    Mallards Southern Kitchen BAYSHORE 5689 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United States

    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 […]

    TBD

  • Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls

    Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • A Very Grafton Grinchmas in Downtown Grafton

    Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Handmade Holidays at the Harley-Davidson Museum MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $11 – $25

  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • MATC Parade of Gingerbread Houses at Milwaukee Public Market

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

    🎄 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! […]

    Free

  • Holiday Classic Movies at Marcus Theatres

    Holiday 2025
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    ’Tis the season for holiday movie magic! Marcus Theatres®, the nation’s fourth largest theatre circuit and a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), invites families, friends, and holiday tradition-makers to […]

    $12 – $30

  • ABC Academy at Central Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie

    Holiday 2025
    North Shore Boulangerie 4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, United States

    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, […]

    $45

  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     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 […]

    Free

  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     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 […]

    Free

  • Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $30 – $60

  • Meet Santa at the Waukesha Airport

    Holiday 2025
    Waukesha Airport 2525 Aviation Drive, Waukesha, United States

    Santa arrives by Beechcraft T-34 at Noon at the Waukesha Airport terminal 2525 Aviation Drive.  Take photos, meet Santa, coloring contest, drawing for a vintage warbird flight, and more.  Runs […]

    Free

  • Home Alone (1990) at The Times Cinema MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Times Cinema 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $10 – $22

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