Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar ā 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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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 āSlice of Iceā rink while surrounded by twinkling lights and dazzling deĢcor. Skate rentals are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Ice skating is free with your own […]
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. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. The First Stargazers 12:50 p.m. Call of the Dolphins 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin […]
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 […]
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - 25TH ANNIVERSARY 4K REMASTER - SEASON'S SCREENINGS On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Dec 27 / Saturday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm Dec 27 / Saturday from 7:30pm - 10:30pm This year, the rock powerhouse will bring its legendary holiday show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, back to life with a special production, featuring a second set of […]
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 abilities. Sunday, December 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2025 4:30 pm […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itās 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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
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. From the comfort of a cozy car, sip a favorite drink, snack on treats, and let the synchronized lights dance in harmony with holiday tunes. […]
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 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]
The Ingleside Hotel If Christmas Were A Place, It Would Look Like This! Celebrating our 30th year as Wisconsinās most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event! 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.
JUMP ON THE JINGLE BUS JINGLE BUS TOURS *WEATHER PERMITTING* DECEMBER 5 ā DECEMBER 28 FRI ā SUN | 5PM TO 9PM TOURS DEPART FROM THE NEW WARMING HOUSE AT RED ARROW PARK Ooh and ahh at the winter wonderland scenes scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on the Jingle Bus, powered by KB […]
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! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Milwaukee. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Calvary Presbyterian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info š Venue: Calvary Presbyterian Church š Dates and times: select your dates/times […]
Weather: This event is weather-dependent. Event Description: Join us for a series of short hikes to stargaze in our forest! The thin, cold air is the best for seeing the stars dancing above- and photographing them! Most smartphone cameras can capture images of the cosmos when the settings are adjusted. Warm clothing/boots and flashlights are […]
Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Dec 27 / Saturday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm Dec 27 / Saturday from 7:30pm - 10:30pm This year, the rock powerhouse will bring its legendary holiday show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, back to life with a special production, featuring a second set of […]
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 enjoy the wildlife along with the unique holiday displays and decorations. The drive-through experience takes approximately one hour. After your journey through the zoo, enjoy […]
Kohlās Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am ā 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohlās Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. Youāll choose a project from our rotating menu and weāll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 […]
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, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Frosty Free Week at the Zoo š December 26-30 | ā° 9:30 AM ā 2:30 PM (open until 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday) Itās the season of giving, and the Zoo is offering free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zooās […]
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]
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 6ā² x 24ā² Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
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 thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to […]
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 of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed […]
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 may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 āSlice of Iceā rink while surrounded by twinkling lights and dazzling deĢcor. Skate rentals are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Ice skating is free with your own […]
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. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. The First Stargazers 12:50 p.m. Call of the Dolphins 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin […]
November 30th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walkerās Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI December 28th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Will Branch with guests)11:00 am Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walkerās Point, 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI Starts at 11 AM sharp! Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform […]
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 […]
THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE PLAYS MUSIC OF GRATEFUL DEAD + MORE FOR KIDS The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to āmove, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canonā (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic […]
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - 25TH ANNIVERSARY 4K REMASTER - SEASON'S SCREENINGS On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
First Stageās The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! November 21 ā December 28 Saturday, December 6 ā 3:30 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance) When Mo Willemsā characters get together for the holidays, itās bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will […]
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, December 28 when Wisconsin takes on Lake Superior State, and defending National Champion Western Michigan squares off against Boston College. The Semifinal winners will meet […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itās 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. Meanwhile, a flurry of shows, Santa photo ops and exceptional dining opportunities are beckoning friends and family to gather here all season long! So, make […]
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. From the comfort of a cozy car, sip a favorite drink, snack on treats, and let the synchronized lights dance in harmony with holiday tunes. […]
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 - December 11 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5pm to 10pm December 12 - December 20 Sunday - Thursday: 5pm to […]
The Ingleside Hotel If Christmas Were A Place, It Would Look Like This! Celebrating our 30th year as Wisconsinās most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event! 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.
JUMP ON THE JINGLE BUS JINGLE BUS TOURS *WEATHER PERMITTING* DECEMBER 5 ā DECEMBER 28 FRI ā SUN | 5PM TO 9PM TOURS DEPART FROM THE NEW WARMING HOUSE AT RED ARROW PARK Ooh and ahh at the winter wonderland scenes scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on the Jingle Bus, powered by KB […]
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! Experience the magic of the Zoo after dark, walking through hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening […]
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 enjoy the wildlife along with the unique holiday displays and decorations. The drive-through experience takes approximately one hour. After your journey through the zoo, enjoy […]
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, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 Tuesday December 30th - Imagine Arts Academy-Maker Camp! Friday January 2nd- Brixology Junior Engineering Day *Single Day Camps run 9-4pm* $99 each day Drop kids […]
Frosty Free Week at the Zoo š December 26-30 | ā° 9:30 AM ā 2:30 PM (open until 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday) Itās the season of giving, and the Zoo is offering free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Regular parking and attraction rates apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zooās […]
WINTER BREAK December 22, December 29-January 2 10 a.m. - Noon; 1 ā 3 p.m. Join MPM Educators as we highlight some of our favorite frozen topics during winter break! Feel the furs that cover Arctic animals, discover how to tell apart horns, tusks, and antlers, and explore the differences between the mammoths and mastodons that […]
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 thru the functioning cookie factory. From those who have treasured memories of days gone by to those little ones who will get the chance to […]
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 of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed […]
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 may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 āSlice of Iceā rink while surrounded by twinkling lights and dazzling deĢcor. Skate rentals are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Ice skating is free with your own […]
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. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. The First Stargazers 12:50 p.m. Call of the Dolphins 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin […]
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