Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar โ 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.
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.
AFTERNOON TEA WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS SEATING TIMES: 11 AM - 2 PM Enjoy a respite from the bustle of daily chores and briefly return to a gentler era. We have created an experience that will surely become a treasured memory for you and yours. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending, presented by a Pfister Tea […]
Shop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open […]
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 […]
Enjoy a fun and meaningful day of giving, with opportunities to volunteer, activities, entertainment, and light refreshments. Each year, Booksgiving pays tribute to a beloved book that inspires our past, present and future generations of readers and leaders. The theme of Booksgiving 2025 is inspired by The Wizard of Ozโฏ by L. Frank Baum. Please note: […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itโs 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 us over the rainbow for a family-friendly Date Night! Anyone is welcome to attend this fun evening, even flying monkeys! Dinner, dessert, and more included in registration. Price for two people is $35, and $15 each additional attendee. Take your son, your daughter, your partner ... anyone you'd like! Please note: Dates, times, […]
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. […]
The elves at Milwaukee Downtown are busy preparing for the 27th installment of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival. The six-week festival will return November 20 - January 1, transforming Cathedral Square Park, Pere Marquette Park, Red Arrow Park and Zeidler Union Square into festive winter scenes. Street decorations will also adorn three downtown thoroughfares, including […]
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd Whitefish Bay WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, 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.
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. Santaโs Mailbox November 10 โ December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a childโs letter to Santa in Santaโs Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0โ5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, share experiences, and build lasting friendships - everyone is welcome, whether you're coming with friends or hoping to make new ones! Facilitated by OFS Parents […]
Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is geared towards those ages 2-9 years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim […]
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
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 of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no school days!). RULES: โ Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ […]
AFTERNOON TEA WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS SEATING TIMES: 11 AM - 2 PM Enjoy a respite from the bustle of daily chores and briefly return to a gentler era. We have created an experience that will surely become a treasured memory for you and yours. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending, presented by a Pfister Tea […]
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 โ 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 ๐ฎ:๐ฏ๐ฌ-๐ฏ๐ฝ๐บ. […]
Holiday Folk Fair International A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International, Americaโs premiere multi-cultural festival, celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance; the World Cafรฉ offering traditional dishes; the Tanzhauz, where attendees […]
Deer District Holiday Market โ New This Year! ๐1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) ๐ Nov. 21โ30 (Closed Thanksgiving 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.
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itโs 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 […]
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while the kids have an awesome time at WHS. Themes and crafts are always […]
Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukeeโs Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation 112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m. Deer District will transform into Cheer District, presented by the We Energies Foundation, for the seventh […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, 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.
Wicked: For Good Rating: PG, for action/violence, some suggestive material and thematic material. Synopsis: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Ozโs silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about […]
First Stageโs The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! November 21 โ December 28 Saturday, December 6 โ 3:30 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance) When Mo Willemsโ characters get together for the holidays, itโs bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will […]
Join us for an evening filled with laughter, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blaggโs unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and mind-bending magic will keep you […]
November 14 - December 28, 2025 Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webberโs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolorยฎ Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical adventure. Follow biblical superstar Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, through his trials, tribulations, and triumphs, after his jealous brothers sell him into slavery. From outcast […]
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 will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions., This event is open to the public. Not […]
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. Santaโs Mailbox November 10 โ December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a childโs letter to Santa in Santaโs Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, November 22nd at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "How to Catch a Turkey" and doing a matching craft & coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and […]
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 6โฒ x 24โฒ 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, […]
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 of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed […]
Holiday Folk Fair International A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International, Americaโs premiere multi-cultural festival, celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance; the World Cafรฉ offering traditional dishes; the Tanzhauz, where attendees […]
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 literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
The holiday season officially begins at ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐น โ and Santaโs on his way! Gather the family and join us in ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ as we welcome Santa when he arrives aboard the ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ญ:๐ฐ๐ฑ ๐๐ ! Santa begins photos at 12 PM โ be among the first in line for your holiday picture […]
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 there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
AFTERNOON TEA WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS SEATING TIMES: 11 AM - 2 PM Enjoy a respite from the bustle of daily chores and briefly return to a gentler era. We have created an experience that will surely become a treasured memory for you and yours. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending, presented by a Pfister Tea […]
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 โ 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 ๐ฎ:๐ฏ๐ฌ-๐ฏ๐ฝ๐บ. […]
Join us at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls for lots of fun! Holiday trains will be running, plus there will be food, music, children's crafts + activities, and games. Santa visits will be from 11am-2pm. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Deer District Holiday Market โ New This Year! ๐1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Outside Fiserv Forum) ๐ Nov. 21โ30 (Closed Thanksgiving 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.
Wicked: For Good Rating: PG, for action/violence, some suggestive material and thematic material. Synopsis: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Ozโs silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: โ 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. โ Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
Holiday Town Tree Lighting at the Corners of Brookfield Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location: The Corners of Brookfield This lively event has carolers, live music (Ocean Rush), light displays, crafts, cocoa, Santa โ and this year features a drone show! The holiday magic is BACK โ and bigger […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itโs 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 […]
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. […]
Want to share an event?ย Submitย itย here for consideration.