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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  • Fox and Branch Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)

    2025 Family Concerts
    Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    November 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 Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI Starts at 11 AM sharp! Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform […]

    Free

  • Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes

    The Mitchell Park Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    December 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 (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    $6 – $9

  • Noon Year’s Eve Party at A Kid at Heart Playland in Germantown

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

    Join 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 […]

    $25

  • Noon Year’s Eve at AirCity 360 (New Berlin)

    New Years 2026
    AirCity360 5320 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, United States

    Air 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 Noon   Doors Open at 10am   Air City 360's "NOON YEARS EVE" harnesses the excitement of a new year turning over at midnight while […]

    $19.99

  • Kid Boogie Down’s Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party at Bavarian Bierhaus

    The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale, WI, United States

    Ring 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 […]

    Free – $12

  • Milwaukee Wave Game at UWM Panther Arena

    2026 Milwaukee Wave
    UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena 400 West Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Enjoy 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 […]

    $35 – $80

  • Bucks Home Game Family Night

    Milwaukee Bucks 2026
    Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    WED 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   […]

    $35 – $70

  • Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursdays

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

    FREE 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. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

    Free

  • Family Yoga Fest at Beulah Brixton Community Center (Bay View)

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Beulah Brinton - Milwaukee Recreation 2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Let'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! Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. Event Information When: Jan. 1, 2026 Where: Beulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S. Bay St.) Register […]

    Free

  • Community Free Day at The Jewish Museum Milwaukee

    Jewish Museum Milwaukee 2025 Events
    Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    COMMUNITY 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 MKE County Residents We invite all Milwaukee County residents to experience the powerful Violins of Hope exhibit free of charge during this special Community Free […]

    Free

  • US Olympic Team Long Track Trials at the Pettit National Ice Center

    2026 Events at The Pettit National Ice Center
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    US 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 Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 2-5, 2026. Top skaters from around the nation will compete for spots to represent Team USA […]

    TBD

  • KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie at Hillside Cinema (Delafield)

    KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie – Delafield
    Hillside Cinemas 14 2950 Hillside Dr, Delafield, United States

    Join 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 theatre turns into your family’s very own dance floor. Experience all the fun of the KIDZ BOP LIVE tour on the big screen, plus exclusive […]

    $15.00

  • Indoor Mini Golf at Aspen Sky in Slinger

    Indoor Mini Golf
    Aspen Sky Winery Distillery and Event Center 860 Enterprise Drive, Slinger, United States

    Indoor 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! We’re transforming our event hall into an 18-hole indoor mini golf course, making it the perfect winter activity for the whole family. Bring the kiddos […]

    $8.00

  • Sherman Park Neighborhood’s Winter Farmer’s Market at The Table

    2026 Winter Farmer’s Market
    The Table 3970 N 54th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Saturdays 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 provide a venue for the community to access local and regional produce, meats, bread, honey and other value-added products, and to support local family businesses […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    Enjoy 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 Kianga and Zuri in the new Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, and say hello to hippo Happy. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    Free

  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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! Ages 4-6. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free

  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026
    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    Horwitz-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 […]

    $5

  • Owl Prowl for Families at Wehr Nature Center

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Join a naturalist for an evening with the owls in Grant Park! An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Each child will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner! Recommended for ages 6 and […]

    $12.00

  • Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) – Milwaukee

    Friends of Estabrook Park 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Race Day Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 9:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]

    $25.98

  • Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)

    West Suburbs 2026
    The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block […]

    Free

  • Toddler Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library

    Toddler Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 20 minute Story Time followed by a playtime is geared toward children ages 2-3, with an adult (siblings welcome). It incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes.   Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend one time slot per day. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over […]

    Free

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70

  • Labyrinth (40th Anniversary) at The Times Cinema

    Family Movies 2026
    Times Cinema 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Labyrinth 40th Anniversary PG • 1 hr 51 min • 1/8/2026 Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the […]

    $10 – $23

  • Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Milwaukee Campus)

    Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Milwaukee Campus)
    Milwaukee Humane Society Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $30

  • Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage MKE

    Kids Boogie Down 2026
    The Cooperage 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, United States

    The Kid Boogie Down returns to the Harborfront for an all inclusive, dance party for the kids! Prominent Milwaukee-based DJ Lukewarm introduces young audiences to genres ranging from classic disco […]

    $10 – $15

  • Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage MKE

    Kid Boogie Down 2026
    The Cooperage 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, United States

    The Kid Boogie Down brings its family friendly fun to The Cooperage! Founded in Milwaukee in January 2017, Kid Boogie Down began as a full sensory family-friendly dance party experience. […]

    $15 – $20

  • DelaFREEZE

    Winter 2026
    Downtown Delafield 412 Genesee St, Delafield, United States

    DelaFREEZE (Free!) When: January 10, 10 AM – 3 PM | Where: Downtown DelafieldWatch ice carvers create stunning sculptures, ice skate, and warm up with hot cocoa or a Bloody Mary […]

    Free

  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE SERIES LINEUP: "How to Train Your Dragon" - Jan. 9, 10, 11: Tickets "A Minecraft Movie" - Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19: Tickets "Migration" - Jan. 23, 24, […]

    $3

  • HOLES at The Box Theatre Co (Oconomowoc)

    Theater Productions & Stage Performances 2026
    Box Theatre Company W359 N5920 Brown St, Oconomowoc, United States

    Jan. 15 - 25, 2026 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown Street Oconomowoc, WI The story of Stanley Yelnats, who is wrongly convicted of theft and sent to the juvenile detention camp, Camp Green Lake, where boys are forced to dig holes in the desert, supposedly to build character. […]

    $22

  • West Bend Winter On Main (AKA Winter Warm-Up)

    North Suburbs Winter 2026
    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Winter on Main  ​Friday and Saturday, January 16th & 17th Explore the magic of winter in Downtown West Bend Explore 55+ custom crafted ice sculptures and the magic of winter. Come celebrate what makes January in Wisconsin such a special time and Downtown West Bend such a wonderful destination.  Plan a weekend of winter activities, […]

    Free

  • Kids Impact Community Event: Intergenerational Service & Play at Hamilton House Senior Living (Cedarburg)

    Hamilton House W76N629 N Wauwatosa Rd, Cedarburg, United States

    January 16, 2026     10:00 am - 11:00 am REGISTER HERE Have a cherished experience with your children and grandfriends from Hamilton House Senior Living in a true intergenerational fashion. This is a great chance for your little one(s) to get out and meet new kids and brighten the day of seniors. Activities  Our playgroup will […]

    Free

  • Trails Aglow at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

    Riveredge Nature Center 2026
    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    Fri, Jan 16 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Jan 23 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Jan 30 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Feb 6 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM / Fri, Feb 13 at 4:30 PM - 8 PM   Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the […]

    Free

  • Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)

    Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)
    Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus 630 West Dekora Street, Saukville, United States

    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 […]

    $30

  • Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)

    Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)
    Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus 8900 16th St, Mount Pleasant

    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 […]

    $30

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