Milwaukee With Kids

Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
2026-01-26 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-01-28 10:30 - 16:10 (America/Chicago) | MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM
Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily.
Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays)

10:30 a.m.
Wisconsin Stargazing

11:10 a.m.
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa

12:10 p.m.
A to Z Astronomy!

12:50 p.m.
Ocean Odyssey

1:50 p.m.
Wisconsin Stargazing

2:30 p.m.
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa

3:30 p.m.
A to Z Astronomy!

4:10 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon*

* Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon will also play on the last Friday night of the month at 6 & 7 p.m.
(Dates are January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, & May 29)
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®
2026-01-26 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-27 11:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 20:00 | Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield, 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, 53186, United States
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, 25: Tickets

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” – Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1: Tickets

“The Land Before Time” – Feb. 6, 7, 8: Tickets

“Smurfs” (2025) – Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16: Tickets

“Pets on a Train” – Feb. 20, 21, 22: Tickets

“The Bad Guys 2” – Feb. 27, 28, March 1: Tickets

CHECK THIS LINK FOR PARTICIPATING THEATRES AND SCHEDULES
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, 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.
Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.
Attendance is FREE!
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Yay Yasmin! Yay You! At MPL: Central Library DWN MKE
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch – Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Discover the Yasmin series by Saadia Faruqi and celebrate all the things that make Yasmin, Yasmin and make you, you!
This program is a story-based activity session centered on the Yasmin book series by Saadia Faruqi. Children can listen to readings and engage in related activities that explore characters, culture, and self-expression.
Activities may include discussions, crafts, or other interactive exercises connected to the stories. The session is designed for school-age children who enjoy books and creative projects. It is structured but offers flexibility for participants to engage at their own pace.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Youth Game Night at MPL: Atkinson Library MKE
2026-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Atkinson, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53209, United States
Youth Game Night
Monday, January 26 from 5-7 pm
Atkinson Library – 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI
Join us for Game Night. We’ll have board games, card games, and everything in between. Bring your friends or make new ones!

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Baby Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
2026-01-27 09:30 - 09:50 | Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, 53154, United States
This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow.

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 the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages 1.5 – 3 years. Siblings welcome.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories!
No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

Milwaukee Museum Days (at Over 30 Local Museums)
2026-01-27 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Milwaukee, WI
Museum Days
January 22 – February 1, 2026
When the winter chill sets in, Milwaukee turns up the wonder! From January 22 to February 1, 2026, Museum Days invites locals and visitors alike to unlock the city’s cultural treasures, all at special admission prices.
Step out of the cold and into a world of discovery: wander through grand galleries filled with mesmerizing art, stand nose-to-nose with a roaring T. rex or lose yourself in the shimmer of Great Lakes history. Feel the pulse of creativity at contemporary art spaces, gaze up at the stars in planetariums and spark your curiosity at hands-on science exhibits that make learning feel like play. Museum Days is your all-access pass to curiosity, creativity and connection. Warm up with family-friendly adventures, date-day discoveries or solo inspiration, all while supporting the city’s incredible collection of museums.
This January, trade your winter blues for Milwaukee hues and experience the magic that only Museum Days can bring.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park MKE (Weather Permitting)
2026-01-27 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 20:00 | Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
December through Early March 2026 (weather permitting): See website for updates
Red Arrow Park
414.289.8791 | countyparks.com
Ice skate in the heart of Downtown at the “Slice of Ice” rink while surrounded by twinkling lights and dazzling décor. Skate rentals are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Ice skating is free with your own skates.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
2026-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – East Branch, North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
French Club for Kids
Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm
East Library – 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI
For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Outdoor Explore Club at Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park, 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Outdoor Explore Club at Riverside Park

(For ages 6-11) Let’s explore the great outdoors! From prairies to playgrounds, we’ll spend time in Riverside Park together this fall with kids ages 6-11. We’ll explore many angles of nature in the city. From experiments to outdoor skill building, hikes and animal encounters – this club is hosted all OUTDOORS so please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle & an after school snack.
The cost of this club includes 6 sessions:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
2026-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing at Hoyt Park, 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, 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 Party+, Nugget Nation, Cloud 9 Workshop, Zoological Society of Milwaukee, and many more! Lineup changes weekly, so check our Calendar.

The Landing at Hoyt Park Beer Garden 1800 N Swan Boulevard Wauwatosa WI from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Game Night at Center Street Library
2026-01-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Milwaukee Public Library – Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Game Night
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm
Center Street Library – 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

MKE Admirals Home Game and Autograph Corner at the UWM Panther Arena
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:30 | UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 West Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Two players will sign autographs in the Aurora Sports Health Autograph Corner after the game.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Hamilton at Uihlein Hall Downtown MKE
2026-01-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Jan 20 – Feb 1, 2026
Hamilton
Uihlein Hall – Marcus Center 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Hamilton features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Toddler Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
2026-01-28 09:30 - 09:50 | Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, 53154, 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 the phone by calling 414-766-7900.
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Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages O – 5. Older siblings welcome.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing!
No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes
2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:30 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, 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 cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Horwitz – DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center), S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, 53188, 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 at 11:00am – Cleopatra’s Universe – $5.00/person
Wednesday 1/28 at 11:00am – Satelix – $5.00/person
SATURDAY SHOWS
1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 at 11:00am – Defying Gravity: It Is Rocket Science – $5.00/person
1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 at 1:00pm -Messengers of Time & Space- $5.00/person
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
2026-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pfister Hotel, 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, 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 a Pfister Tea Butler, while learning about the tea. The Afternoon Tea menu is complete with fresh scones, sandwiches, and pastries.
Wednesdays – Sundays, Seating Times: 11 am – 2:00 pm
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
2026-01-28 14:30 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on activities such as building, crafting, and creative play, with an emphasis on exploration rather than instruction.
The format is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to move at their own pace. It is well suited for children and families who enjoy creative activities and flexible schedules. Participants may arrive and leave at any point during the session.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Outdoor Explore Club at Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Outdoor Explore Club at Menomonee Valley

(For ages 6-11) Let’s explore the great outdoors! From prairies to playgrounds, we’ll spend time in Three Bridges Park together this fall with kids ages 6-11. We’ll explore many angles of nature in the city. From experiments to outdoor skill building, hikes and animal encounters – this club is hosted all OUTDOORS so please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle & an after school snack.
The cost of this club includes 6 sessions:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Lake Geneva Winterfest
2026-01-28 16:00 - 20:30 | Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 201 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
January 28 – February 1, 2026
Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, WI
* Free Admission *

VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest, January 28 through February 1, 2026. Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational and will welcome 15 of the most talented artists from around the U.S. and abroad to participate in an epic competition of skill and artistry.
Teams will begin their work on Wednesday, January 28 at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake and finish on Saturday, January 31. Lake Geneva Winterfest is FREE to attend and view, and sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (or until they melt).
You will also enjoy more wintery fun throughout Lake Geneva Winterfest, including the Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk, bonfires on the beach, live entertainment, and more!
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
