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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Join us at Little Sprouts for a free weekly Mom and Baby Group. Free for babes 12 mo and under. Older siblings are welcome! *Registration Required for Admittance* Please note: […]
H2GR0W 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
DEC 28, 2025 / SUNDAY@ 4:00 PM & DEC 29, 2025 / MONDAY@ 4:00 PM The fifth annual Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off will begin with the semifinal round on Sunday, […]
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. […]
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.) Dec. 3-31; except closed Dec 8-9, 15-16, 24-25 Wild Lights and frosty nights! […]
December 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest! Join us for an exciting event, “Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest!” […]
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, […]
Join 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 […]
Frosty 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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.) Dec. 3-31; except closed Dec 8-9, 15-16, 24-25 Wild Lights and frosty nights! […]
Can't stay up 'til midnight? The Betty Brinn Children's Museum has you covered! Ring in 2026 early during our annual celebration. Enjoy a live DJ and dance party with Kid […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Years Eve Party! Come celebrate New Year's Eve at The Big Backyard. We are opening our doors for a fun-filled family friendly event. Party with your kids and be […]
NOW 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
WhirlyBall New Year’s Eve Afternoon Family Fun Event Location: WhirlyBall Brookfield, 185 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a day of action-packed family fun at WhirlyBall Brookfield! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND FUN AT LOU MALNATI’S! On December 31st, enjoy a family-friendly Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party at your local […]
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.) Dec. 3-31; except closed Dec 8-9, 15-16, 24-25 Wild Lights and frosty nights! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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