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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  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025

    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. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025

    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 […]

    $25 – $35

  • Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend

    Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend
    Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary 1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI, United States

    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 enjoy the wildlife along with the unique holiday displays and decorations. The drive-through experience takes approximately one hour. After your journey through the zoo, enjoy […]

    $15

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025

    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

  • Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Party at A Kid At Heart Playland in Germantown

    A Kid At Heart Playland W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, United States

     Gobble Gobble! We are so excited for our 4th Annual Turkey Tot Thanksgiving party! Join us on Wednesday, November 26th from 9:30am-11:30am for a morning of fun at A Kid At Heart Playland in Germantown! Your ticket includes a special craft, playtime, a snack, and story time!   $19/child (up to 2 adults included per […]

    $19

  • Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025

    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

  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025

    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. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025

    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 […]

    $25 – $35

  • Oconomowoc German Christmas Market

    Holiday 2025

    Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 📅 November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from […]

    Free

  • Thanksgiving Bountiful Brunch 2025 at the Pfister Hotel MKE

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

    Immerse yourself in the breathtaking atmosphere of the newly-renovated Grand Ballroom, the perfect destination for your family’s cherished Thanksgiving. Known for its elegant setting, The Pfister Hotel provides ample holiday […]

    $35 – $104

  • Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025

    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

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025

    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. […]

    Free

  • Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park

    Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park
    Brown Deer Park 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    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. […]

    $16 – $28

  • Oconomowoc German Christmas Market

    Holiday 2025

    Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 📅 November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from […]

    Free

  • Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend

    Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend
    Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary 1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI, United States

    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 enjoy the wildlife along with the unique holiday displays and decorations. The drive-through experience takes approximately one hour. After your journey through the zoo, enjoy […]

    $15

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025

    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

  • Oconomowoc German Christmas Market

    Holiday 2025

    Oconomowoc German Christmas Market 📍100 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 📅 November 26th - 30th, 2025 Kick off the holiday season at the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, running from […]

    Free

  • Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025

    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

  • Visit with Live Reindeer at Trees for Less Mequon

    Visit with Live Reindeer at Trees for Less Mequon
    Trees for Less 11550 N Wasaukee Rd, Mequon

    Step inside our beautifully decorated holiday tent and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas at our Mequon Christmas Tree farm. Our gentle live reindeer will be waiting to greet you—perfect for a festive family photo you’ll treasure forever. Guests will have the opportunity to pet the reindeer, pose for pictures surrounded by twinkling lights […]

    $30

  • Deer District Holiday Market

    Holiday 2025

    Deer District Holiday Market — New This Year! 📍1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) 📅 Nov. 21–30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free

  • Santa at Ruckus & Glee in Wauwatosa

    Holiday 2025
    Ruckus & Glee 805 N. 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Santa at Ruckus & Glee in Wauwatosa Santa will be at Ruckus & Glee, a toy store in Wauwatosa, the day after Thanksgiving. Children can share their lists and get […]

    Free

  • Santa Days at Cedarburg Santa’s Workshop

    Santa Days at Cedarburg Santa’s Workshop

    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; located just outside of the Cedarburg Community Gym: W63N645 Washington Ave Cedarburg, WI 53012 Santa and Mrs. Claus often stop by in the days leading […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025

    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. […]

    Free

  • Whitefish Bay Holiday Stroll

    Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay, WI, United States

    Join us on Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay for some holiday cheer! This season's celebration features the parade on Silver Spring, followed by a tree lighting ceremony with Whitefish Bay High School Choir singing Christmas carols, music + entertainment at Consaul Commons, FREE kids activities, and more. 5-7:30pm: Enjoy Silver Spring as the shops […]

    Free

  • Christkindl Markt in Downtown West Bend

    Christkindl Markt in Downtown West Bend
    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Come for holiday gemutlichkeit in downtown West Bend's new, Old World Christmas Market. Held on 6th Avenue on the following dates!   Friday, November 28th, 5pm-8pm Saturday, November 29th, 12pm-9:30pm (*vendors open until 8pm) Sunday, November 30th, 12pm-5pm (West Bend's Christmas Parade to follow!)   The kids can meet The Christkind! The Christkind is the […]

    Free

  • Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park

    Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park
    Brown Deer Park 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    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. […]

    $16 – $28

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    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 […]

    $25 – $35

  • Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)

    Holiday 2025
    Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    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.

    $35 – $55

  • Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    November 21 - December 31 / 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (admission gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Nov. 21-29, Dec. 3-31; except closed Nov. 24-27, 30, Dec. 1-2, 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 […]

    $16 – $20

  • ‘Twas The Night Before…By Cirque Du Soleil at The Miller High Life Theatre

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Miller High Life Theater 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    'Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for […]

    $65 – $185

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