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.
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.
Trainfest (FREE Admission for Kids) 📅 November 1-2 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday The Midwest’s largest model train show is chugging […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, 11/01 at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty, for a FREE & BILINGUAL Magical Morning! Families are invited to learn […]
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 a special screening of Frozen 2 at St Francis Children's Center! Our sensory-friendly event is perfect for kids who may need a more relaxed environment. The lights will be […]
Grafton’s biggest Halloween celebration is back! Join us for the 5th Annual FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Utopia! Local families and businesses will deck out their trunks with spooky, silly, and […]
TWO SHOWS (Saturday & Sunday) November 1st & 2nd @ 2:00 pm Have some Halloween Magical fun at The Haunted Brumder Mansion with Comedians & Magicians Two Brothers One Mind!! […]
Welcome to the Daddy and Me: Bonding event! This is a special opportunity for dads and children with Special/Support Needs to come together and create lasting memories. Join us at St Francis Children's Center for a day filled […]
Families are invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s annual Santa’s Wonderland event! Making his grand entrance on November 1st, Santa will arrive […]
The Santa Experience with Christa Berg Photography Dates: Saturday, November 2, 2025 & Saturday, November 9, 2025 Location: Studio North, Milwaukee, WI Website: christaberg.com Instagram: @ChristaBergPhotography Experience holiday magic at The Santa Experience, a carefully […]
Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair. Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]
November 09, 2025, 12:00pm – 4:00pm Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC), 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI A hands-on music event for kids? YES! Milwaukee Jazz Institute will be at […]
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR KIDSLearn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12. *****DATES/TIMES: Select Wednesdays • […]
Fall into fun with bilingual stories, songs, and craft time! Disfruta del otoño con cuentos bilingües, canciones y manualidades! Here's the link to RSVP for this FREE event/ Aqui esta […]
Mark your calendars for Riveredge’s Grand Re-Opening on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 pm! Enjoy remarks from project partners and supporters as well as complementary drinks and light appetizers as […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Re-Release) PG • 1 hr 16 min Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine? Pumpkin King Jack Skellington returns to the big screen in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare […]
School Day Off Workshops 2025-2026 "Ready, Set, Explore!" with Danceworks Faculty Fri 11/7/2025 From: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience! Appropriate […]
There is a Y in every family! Unplug and connect by spending some quality time together at the Y. We will have fun, family-friendly activities throughout the night, so bring […]
Come explore our newly renovated Visitor Center, now featuring ADA-compliant restrooms, an accessible entrance, refreshed community spaces, and exciting new classes. After your tour, enjoy complimentary access to our beautiful […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique in Shorewood on Saturday, November 8th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading the short story, "If […]
Join us for our annual raptor festival that celebrates these powerful hunters of the sky. This unique event is held throughout the Center and offers unforgettable encounters! You will meet our resident raptors up […]
It's time to enter the multi-verse. The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe […]
Turkey Trails 5K & 10K Organizer: Bodies Race Company Date: November 9th Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI A fun […]
Bring your friends, grab a craft soda or a cold Sprecher brew, and let your imagination run wild! What to Expect: LEGO® Autumn Building Competition: Build your best Autumn-inspired […]
We're kicking off the week with a hands-on activity with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be […]
Parents and children will come together for a mindful afternoon at Mee-Kwon Park, exploring gratitude through nature and the senses. Activities include a gentle meditation, a sensory experience with clementines […]
The Germantown World Culture Fest is a celebration of multiculturalism through music, food, games, and other special activities. Visit one of the food trucks, try your hand at a trivia […]
MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND READING COME TO LIFE Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced, high energy musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. Follow Tom, a young […]
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 […]
Come support our amazing young makers as they showcase their handmade gifts, art, and creations—just in time for the holidays! This youth maker's market will be at Edison Hall (inside […]
The Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Frydach Insurance and the Kid's Jingle Bell Dash sponsored by DP Kids & Dental Professionals are brought to you by the Germantown Area […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, November 15th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Apple Cake" and doing a matching […]
Join us for the annual Christmas Festival in Germantown. Gather your family, friends and neighbors to join us for a fun parade + festival at Firemen's Park. Enjoy the Christmas […]
Toy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used . Our parts dealer has O gauge parts, mostly Lionel, post war […]
🎄The Brickyard Holiday Marketplace + BrickBox are a brand-new collaborative event between handmade and your favorite art-centric brick & mortar locations! Please note: this is NOT A DESTASH EVENT. Vendors […]
Soda with Santa is a fun, family friendly event! When you arrive, check in at the front desk and then wait to get your picture taken with Santa. Once you […]
Enjoy a fun and meaningful day of giving, with opportunities to volunteer, activities, entertainment, and light refreshments. Each year, Booksgiving pays tribute to a beloved book that inspires our past, […]
Join us over the rainbow for a family-friendly Date Night! Anyone is welcome to attend this fun evening, even flying monkeys! Dinner, dessert, and more included in registration. Price for […]
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. […]
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa […]
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; […]
Join us for an evening filled with laughter, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic […]
Explore gorgeous clouds that give birth to stars. In this live, interactive show, witness the birth and death of stars and the breathtaking beauty of these interstellar clouds. The program […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, November 22nd at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "How to Catch a Turkey" and […]
Join us at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls for lots of fun! Holiday trains will be running, plus there will be food, music, children's crafts + activities, and games. […]
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 […]
Join us in Grafton for the Tree Lighting event! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be […]
Gobble Gobble! We are so excited for our 4th Annual Turkey Tot Thanksgiving party! Join us on Wednesday, November 26th from 9:30am-11:30am for a morning of fun at A Kid […]
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking atmosphere of the newly-renovated Grand Ballroom, the perfect destination for your family’s cherished Thanksgiving. Known for its elegant setting, The Pfister Hotel provides ample holiday […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.