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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Milwaukee 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 […]
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, […]
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical running November 25 - 30 THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 14 - December 28, 2025 Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical […]
Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights 📍8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108📅 Select Saturdays and Sundays in December: December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st Enjoy a […]
Join 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 […]
Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays 📍7065 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin📅 Multiple Saturdays & Sundays – 9am / 11am Seatings Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visits […]
Santa Claus is returning to the Betty Brinn Children's Museum on December 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.! Families can enjoy Santa Story Times, build cocoa-catapults and tinker trees in our […]
Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]
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, […]
DIY-U by Lowe’s is our approach to accessible and interactive do-it-yourself experiences for the whole family, and it’s all FREE. We offer monthly in-store workshops where kids are invited to […]
Up on the Rooftop: Brunch with Santa at Il Cervo 📍Il Cervo Restaurant, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
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 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
Get Into the Spirit of the Season! Holly Jolly Jubilee Dates for 2025 Saturdays: December 6th, 13th, & 20th Sundays: December 7th, 14th, & 21st Join us for a heartwarming […]
HANDMADE HOLIDAYS AT THE H-D MUSEUM DECEMBER 6, 13 & 20, 10AM–4PM Harley-Davidson Museum 400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Get ready to rev up your holiday spirit with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie 📍4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211📅 December 13 & 20 2025 Treat your family to a magical morning at North Shore Boulangerie, […]
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 […]
Bring the kids to Lunch with Santa, Dec. 13 and 20, and enjoy savory and sweet North Shore Boulangerie delicacies. $30 per adult, $15 per child. Please note: Dates, […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
"White Christmas" spins the romantic and humorous tale of Bob Wallace and Phil Davis (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye), two Army buddies who became a top-notch musical comedy team after […]
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. […]
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George […]
"White Christmas" spins the romantic and humorous tale of Bob Wallace and Phil Davis (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye), two Army buddies who became a top-notch musical comedy team after […]
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Glow 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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature […]
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical running November 25 - 30 THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements […]
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 […]
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 […]
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