Grand Car Menorah Parade
Kick off your Chanukah with an inspiring show of Jewish pride at our annual Grand Car Menorah Parade! One hundred cars proudly parading with beautiful menorahs atop our cars; enjoying […]
$18 – $25
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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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Chabad of Glendale & River Hills 6791 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale
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Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop
The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, GlendaleJoin us as we light up Milwaukee with our annual Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop: a celebration of light, joy, and community for all ages! ✨Pre-register to get a FREE […]
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Sundaes with Santa at The Chocolate Factory Menomonee Falls
The Chocolate Factory (Menomonee Falls) N88W16498 Main St, Menomonee FallsJoin us at The Chocolate Factory in downtown Menomonee Falls for Sundaes with Santa! Stop by for FREE sessions with Santa . No purchase necessary. Everyone’s on the nice […]
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H2GRoW at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesH2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
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Chanukah Dinner at Chabad of Glendale & River Hills
Chabad of Glendale & River Hills 6791 N Green Bay Ave, GlendaleWe invite you to join the annual Chabad of Glendale Chanukah dinner. As always, we look forward to celebrating the holiday together by Lighting the Menorah, a dairy dinner buffet, […]
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Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
Altius Gymnastics Academy 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, United StatesNinja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
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Chanukah Concert with Noam Buskila at Chabad of the East Side Milwaukee
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterGET LIT this Chanukah! Experience Noam Buskila LIVE in concert! We're serving up hot beats, Israel vibes, and Jewish pride! Food | Fun | Music Delicious eats, craft drinks, and […]
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Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesNOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through January 22, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
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Read Learn Create at The Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed […]
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Open Gym with The Ability Center at Jewish Community Center Whitefish Bay
Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish BayAll 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 […]
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Playgroups at Ozaukee Family Services in Cedarburg
Ozaukee Family Services 4922 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg, WisconsinA welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, […]
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Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEvery Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
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Christmas at the Y in West Bend
Kettle Moraine YMCA 1111 W Washington Street, West Bend, WI, United StatesJoin us at the Y for some festive holiday fun during Christmas at the Y Get creative with Christmas crafts, splash around in the pool, groove at the dance […]
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Grinch Pizza Party at A Kid at Heart Playland in Germantown
A Kid At Heart Playland W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, United StatesJoin us for the meanest, greenest Christmas party you'll attend this year! Decorate an ornament, have some pizza and a juice box or soda. Enjoy our hot chocolate bar with […]
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Milwaukee Hoops Showdown at The Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Hoops Showdown Wisconsin vs. Villanova DEC 19, 2025 / FRIDAY@ 7:00 PM Wisconsin will face Villanova and Milwaukee will take on South Dakota State at the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown on […]
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Baby’s First Book Club at Wonderland Bookshop Shorewood
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinJoin us for Baby’s First Book Club! Designed especially for our littlest "readers" (though children of all ages are welcome), this club offers a chance for families to connect, share […]
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Winter Fest at Havenwoods State Forest MKE
Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWinter Fest is a wonderful, family-friendly event in Wisconsin’s only urban state forest! Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores; make crafts and memories. Come out for a great day! (The snowshoes […]
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Milwaukee Jazz Institute Student Ensemble Performance at Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe 3338 N Doctor MLK Jr Dr, Milwaukee, United StatesSam's Place Jazz Cafe 3338 N Doctor MLK Jr Dr Milwaukee WI We are excited about the MJI ensemble performances at Sam's Place Jazz Café on Saturday, December 20, and […]
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Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena (Brookfield)
Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United StatesGlow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena Skate under the glow lights for a festive twist on a favorite winter activity. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating […]
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Milwaukee Railroad Club’s Toy Train and Collectible Show at The New Berlin Ale House
New Berlin Ale House 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United StatesToy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used . Our parts dealer has O gauge parts, mostly Lionel, post war […]
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Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee 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 […]
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Milwaukee Makers Market at the Discovery World Pavilion
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Makers Market Sunday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Discovery World Pavilion Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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Mermaid Echo at Discovery World
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSundays, Sept 7 | Nov 23 | Dec 21 at 11:00 am & 12:30 pm | Included with Admission The enchanting underwater adventures of Mermaid Echo take center tank next […]
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Winter Break at The Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesWINTER BREAK December 22, December 29-January 2 10 a.m. - Noon; 1 – 3 p.m. Join MPM Educators as we highlight some of our favorite frozen topics during winter break! Feel […]
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Winter Scavenger Hunt at MKE Central Library
Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWinter is here! Come celebrate with us at the Central Library and complete a fun winter-themed scavenger hunt. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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Frosty Free Week at the MKE Co Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesFrosty Free Week at the Zoo 📅December 26-30 | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (open until 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday) It’s the season of giving, and the […]
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve at The Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesTrans-Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Dec 27 / Saturday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm Dec 27 / Saturday from 7:30pm - 10:30pm This year, the rock powerhouse will bring its […]
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Taylor Swift at Calvary Presbyterian Church MKE
Calvary Presbyterian Church 935 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, United StatesCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Milwaukee. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor […]
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Starlight Hike at The Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit S91W39091 State Rd 59, Eagle, WI, United StatesWeather: This event is weather-dependent. Event Description: Join us for a series of short hikes to stargaze in our forest! The thin, cold air is the best for seeing the […]
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Fox and Branch Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)
Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNovember 30th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI December 28th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am […]
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Mad Science of Milwaukee Winter Day Camp for Kids 5-12 (New Berlin) *Pre-Registration Required*
2Inspire Center - Home of Mad Science and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy 2855 S 160th St, New Berlin, United StatesJoin us at the New Berlin 2Inspire Center for some STEM fun over Winter Break! Our series of 1 day winter camps includes: Monday December 29th - Robot Invasion Camp […]
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Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDecember 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]
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Noon Year’s Eve Party at A Kid at Heart Playland in Germantown
A Kid At Heart Playland W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, United StatesJoin us for a “Noon” Years Eve party with crafts, music, a giant balloon drop and playtime. Enjoy a juice box toast at noon! Space is limited! Please limit adults […]
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Noon Year’s Eve at AirCity 360 (New Berlin)
AirCity360 5320 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, United StatesAir City 360 is Hosting NOON YEARS EVE on December 31st. Tickets for this event include:Unlimited Jump TimeUnlimited Rock Wall$15 Arcade CardGrip SocksFun AccessoriesSprite Toast & Balloon Drop at […]
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Kid Boogie Down’s Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at Bavarian Bierhaus
The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale, WI, United StatesRing in the "new year" with us at noon! Live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm complete with lights, lasers, bubbles, and more! FREE STUFF: The 1st 200 kids (with paid […]
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Milwaukee Wave Game at UWM Panther Arena
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena 400 West Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEnjoy a Milwaukee Wave Home Game at the UWM Panther Arena in Downtown Milwaukee! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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Bucks Home Game Family Night
Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWED DEC 31 @ 7:00 PM vs WASHINGTON WIZARDS TUE FEB 3 @ 7:00 PM vs CHICAGO BULLS SUN FEB 22 @ 2:30 PM vs TORONTO RAPTORS […]
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Polar Bear Plunge 2026: Milwaukee Lakefront at Bradford Beach and Shorewood at Atwater Park
Bradford Beach 2400 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, United States +1 moreRing in 2026 by jumping into frigid Lake Michigan with thousands of fellow Wisconsinites—or simply cheer from the shore with hot cocoa in hand. The greater Milwaukee area offers multiple […]
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Cool Fool Kite Festival at Veterans Park MKE
Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCool Fool Kite Festival (Free!) Jan. 1, 2026 | Veterans Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Start the new year with kite-flying fun at this free festival along Milwaukee’s lakefront. Watch expert […]
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Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursdays
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesFREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. […]
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Family Yoga Fest at Beulah Brixton Community Center (Bay View)
Beulah Brinton - Milwaukee Recreation 2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLet's kick off the new year with our free, fun, and fantastic yoga event! On Jan. 1, join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center for an active start to 2026! […]
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Community Free Day at The Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCOMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR VIOLINS OF HOPE: STRINGS OF JEWISH RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE DATE: January 2, 2026 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee COST: FREE for […]
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US Olympic Team Long Track Trials at the Pettit National Ice Center
Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesUS Olympic Team Trials Long Track Return to the Pettit National Ice Center US Speedskating announced that the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track will be held at the […]
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KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie at Hillside Cinema (Delafield)
Hillside Cinemas 14 2950 Hillside Dr, Delafield, United StatesJoin the KIDZ BOP Kids for a larger-than-life concert adventure featuring today’s biggest hits, including “APT.,” “Pink Pony Club,” and more. Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate together as the […]
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Indoor Mini Golf at Aspen Sky in Slinger
Aspen Sky Winery Distillery and Event Center 860 Enterprise Drive, Slinger, United StatesIndoor Mini Golf at Aspen Sky! Tired of being cooped up inside? Get out of the house and enjoy a classic pastime—indoors and in the warmth of our event center! […]
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Sherman Park Neighborhood’s Winter Farmer’s Market at The Table
The Table 3970 N 54th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays through the end of March: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market has returned to The Table every Saturday this winter. Its dual goals are to […]
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Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesEnjoy a family day at the Zoo — outdoors or in! On this day, all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See Eastern black rhinos […]
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ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStories 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 […]
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Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)
Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United StatesHorwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person Wednesday 1/21 […]
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