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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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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FRI NOVEMBER 28, 2025 - 1:00 PM Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, United States | Ages: All Ages In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn […]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2025 - 1:00 PM Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, United States | Ages: All Ages Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life […]
'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 […]
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 […]
'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 […]
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; […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
'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 […]
Experience the outlandish holiday adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) as he finds himself alone in New York City, thwarting the plans of bumbling Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back by popular demand! Our Breakfast with Santa is a holiday experience that creates lifelong memories. Start a new tradition or continue one with a jolly breakfast collection with Santa […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your […]
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 […]
Join us for our Merry Maker's Market on Saturday, November 29th from 10-3pm. Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Merry Market featuring over 20+ local vendors. Visit with Santa, […]
Milwaukee 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 […]
Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with […]
LIONEL RAILROAD CLUB INC OPEN HOUSES 2721 South Calhoun Road New Berlin WI - 262.754.9900 The next open house weekend is November 29 & November 30, 2025. We are open […]
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 […]
Support your favorite local shops and find one-of-a-kind gifts while enjoying a joyful day of deals, surprises, and community spirit! Plus, enjoy entertainment for the whole family in the Plaza, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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