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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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 this annual cocoa klatch. The free outdoor event is a chance for kids to share their wish lists and for moms and dads to grab […]
EUROPEAN VILLAGE ALIVE! Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn about the history of European holiday traditions from MPM’s docents, who will be dressed in period attire and sharing stories with visitors throughout the delightfully decorated European Village exhibit. Plus, enjoy a special performance from 1-3 p.m. in the Village’s courtyard by […]
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 be available all season long. Location: Lower Level, Center Court Walk-ins and reservations welcomeReserve your spot here bookmysantavisit.com Santa takes a short break each day from đťź®:𝟯𝟬-𝟯𝗽𝗺. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Bring your letters as Santa will have is mailbox placed at the Pebble House from November 29th to December 20th. These are the dates 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 4pm to 7pm Saturday, December 13th from 12pm to 7pm Sunday, December 14th from 12pm to 7pm *Star-topping ceremony expected to start at 4pm on […]
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 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 […]
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 are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 Hall, Marcus Center. Event dates December 12 - December 14 Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm Saturday. December 13 @ 2:00pm Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm […]
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 phone charged to take photos with the Jolly Old Elf! Event included with regular admission. Santa will be at the Milwaukee Domes telling classic holiday […]
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 not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ Drop Off - Parents sign kids in and then leave. ​ Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
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 are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
Join UScellular and T-Mobile for a free, family-friendly drone show illuminating the Milwaukee skyline. All are welcome to enjoy the lights, community cheer and hot chocolate. In addition to holiday classics, attendees will enjoy drone designs created by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee members. Join us at Veteran's Park for holiday cheer! […]
Need a night out, but don't know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children while you are enjoying yourself - kid free! Children will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities. $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Spots are limited! […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. Families can wind through the park and take in dazzling light displays, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Keep an eye out for Santa […]
New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]
Drive into the magic of the Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show, a radiant journey filled with hundreds of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday displays that sparkle with festive wonder. From the comfort of a cozy car, sip a favorite drink, snack on treats, and let the synchronized lights dance in harmony with holiday tunes. […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm 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.
JUMP ON THE JINGLE BUS JINGLE BUS TOURS *WEATHER PERMITTING* DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 28 FRI – SUN | 5PM TO 9PM TOURS DEPART FROM THE NEW WARMING HOUSE AT RED ARROW PARK Ooh and ahh at the winter wonderland scenes scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on the Jingle Bus, powered by KB […]
November 21 - December 31 / 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (admission gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Dec. 3-31; except closed Dec 8-9, 15-16, 24-25 Wild Lights and frosty nights! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening […]
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.
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 Hall, Marcus Center. Event dates December 12 - December 14 Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm Saturday. December 13 @ 2:00pm Saturday, December 13 @ 7:30pm […]
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, and festive sing-alongs performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Performance Times:
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer with the timeless message of peace, hope and joy. With beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets […]
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 experience the wonders of the holidays once again. Find your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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 out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee […]
Celebrate Taylor’s birthday with a full-on fan-fueled tribute night—hits, eras, singalongs, and all the Swiftie energy at The Argo. 🎟️ Note: $1 from every ticket sold goes to a fund benefiting […]
Our yearly tradition, Breakfast With Santa, will take place on Sunday, December 14th, from 8:00-12:00 at the Florian in Germantown. Tickets are available now! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand along with their Reindeer! TICKET PRICES (FEES INCLUDED): Adults (ages 11+) - $15.00 Children (ages 2-10) - $12.00 Children (under 2) - FREE […]
Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays (Eagle, WI) đź“… Dates: December 6–7 & 13–14, 2025 (Breakfast 8–10 a.m., Home for the Holidays 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)đź“Ť 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 […]
Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights đź“Ť8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108đź“… Select Saturdays and Sundays in December: December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st Enjoy a magical morning with Santa on select Saturdays and Sundays in December! This 60-minute experience includes breakfast, a meet-and-greet with Santa and storybook characters, donut decorating, […]
Wishmakers of Wisconsin is hosting the 5th Annual Skating with Santa, presented by Fiserv and Landmark Credit Union, at the Mullet Ice Center in Hartland. Join us on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, from 8:30am-10:30am and enjoy a morning with live reindeer, Santa, a hot chocolate bar, cookie decorating, and of course ice skating. Digital, professional […]
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 and his elves in The Pfister's newly-renovated Grand Ballroom. We will have chefs griddling up pancakes with all the fixings, along with everyone's traditional breakfast […]
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes: -Great swag with a designer shirt & custom medal -Chip-timing with live results and awards -Free photos -Delicious treats waiting at the finish line ... and plenty of fun! Grab your friends […]
Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays đź“Ť7065 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklinđź“… Multiple Saturdays & Sundays – 9am / 11am Seatings Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Bo Vine (the mascot of the Milwaukee Milkmen!), a complimentary family photo, and fun holiday activity stations for kids. 🎅 […]
Santa Claus is coming to town, in Hubertus to be exact. Bring the kids out to American Legion Post 522 from 9am until noon on Sunday December 14th for a […]
Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play CafĂ© đź“Ť4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WI​ 53211đź“… Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 🎉 🎅 Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! 🥂✨ Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We're continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with […]
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 the opportunity to experience a plentiful brunch in Saint Kate's festive ballroom and visit with the jolly man himself. We will have chefs in the […]
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, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
Have your photo taken with Santa in the gallery at the North Point Lighthouse Museum! Climb the tower, browse the gift shop and take home a coloring sheet. Regular admission rates apply. The lighthouse is located at 2650 N. Wahl Ave. in Milwaukee County's Lake Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
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