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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  • 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

  • Winter Break at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    WINTER 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 […]

    $19 – $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 […]

    $19.99

  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

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

    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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • Winter Scavenger Hunt at MKE Central Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Winter 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 […]

    Free

  • 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

  • NOON Year’s Eve at The New Fashioned DWN MKE

    New Years 2026
    The New Fashioned 1122 N Vel R Phillips Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    NOON Year’s Eve at The New Fashioned Where: The New Fashioned (Bars & Rec) When: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Families can welcome the new year early with a playful midday celebration at The […]

    $10

  • Winter Break at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    WINTER 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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • 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

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little 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.  […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    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. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    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 […]

    $25 – $35

  • Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)

    Holiday 2025
    Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $35 – $55

  • Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo (December Dates)

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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! […]

    $16 – $20

  • Zoo Year’s Eve at Wild Lights Milwaukee County Zoo

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

    Zoo Year's Eve at Wild Lights Milwaukee County Zoo December 31st, 2025 Zoo Year's Eve is your last chance to bask in the Zoo's sparkling holiday light sculptures. This special […]

    $30 – $60

  • 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

  • New Year’s Eve Party at Little Switzerland (Slinger)

    New Years 2026
    Little Switzerland 105 Cedar Creek Rd, Slinger, United States

    NEW YEAR'S PARTY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST Live Music 7:30PM-12:30AM | Torch Light Parade 10:30PM | Fireworks 10:30PM 105 Cedar Creek Rd, Slinger, WI Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an […]

    $30 – $50

  • First Day Hike at Havenwoods State Forest MKE

    Celebrate the first sunrise of 2025 with a guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest! Dress warmly for the weather, wear your boots in case of some mud and borrow some […]

    $13 – $28

  • First Day Hike at The Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest

    Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit N1765 Cty Rd G, Campbellsport, United States

    Join a park ranger in celebrating the new year with a guided hike through Mauthe Lake Rec Area on the Tamarack Trail. The hike is a 2.2-mile loop. Enjoy the […]

    $13 – $28

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $8 – $12

  • First Day Hike at Havenwoods State Forest MKE

    Celebrate the first sunrise of 2025 with a guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest! Dress warmly for the weather, wear your boots in case of some mud and borrow some […]

    $13 – $28

  • Winter Break at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    WINTER 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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • First Day Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan)

    Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

    First Day Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Begin your new year in the outdoors! Join naturalist Laurie Hylen for a hike […]

    $13 – $28

  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

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

    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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • First Day Hike at Harrington Beach State Park (Belgium)

    Harrington Beach State Park 531 County Highway D, Belgium, United States

    First Day Hike at Harrington Beach State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Description: Start the new year with fresh air and beautiful views at Harrington Beach […]

    $13 – $28

  • Winter Break at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    WINTER 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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    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. […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    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 […]

    $25 – $35

  • Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)

    Holiday 2025
    Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $35 – $55

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $8 – $12

  • Winter Break at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    WINTER 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 […]

    $19 – $25

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