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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Kick off the holidays with us in the Village of Sussex on Friday, December 5, for a night of festive fun and holiday cheer! This FREE holiday event is […]
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious […]
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious […]
The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now […]
Public Ice Skating! Check The Website for additional times. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St. Josaphat 📅 December 5-7 | ⏰ Various showtimes Bringing comfort and joy to the Milwaukee basilica, this yearly hour-long choral concert features […]
Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This […]
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you seen Santa yet to tell him what's on your Christmas list? If not, you still have time! Santa wants you and your family to join him for a […]
Breakfast with Santa at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays (Eagle, WI) 📅 Dates: December 6–7 & 13–14, 2025 (Breakfast 8–10 a.m., Home for the Holidays 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)📍 Location: Old World Wisconsin, […]
Breakfast with Santa at Christmas Carnival of Lights 📍8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108📅 Select Saturdays and Sundays in December: December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st Enjoy a […]
Join us for a magical morning full of holiday cheer, delicious food, and festive fun at our Breakfast with Santa event at Hot House Tavern in downtown Menomonee Falls! […]
Back by popular demand! Our Breakfast with Santa is a holiday experience that creates lifelong memories. Start a new tradition or continue one with a jolly breakfast collection with Santa […]
Holly Jolly Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s 📍2201 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa📅 Saturday, December 6th, 2025 Celebrate the season with a morning of festive fun and games at […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
The Cedarburg Junior Woman's Club is thrilled to host their annual Breakfast with Santa. Included in your ticket purchase is a hot pancake breakfast served to your table, the opportunity […]
Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays 📍7065 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin📅 Multiple Saturdays & Sundays – 9am / 11am Seatings Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visits […]
Code & Create Day Saturday, December 6, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Your entire family is invited to scroll down to Code & Create Day to investigate the amazing […]
Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy a fun, relaxing day at YMCA Camp Minikani decorating cookies and gingerbread houses with friends and family. We supply the decorating […]
Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]
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, […]
In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinary—powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
December 6 | ⏰ 9:30 AM Thousands of Santas, reindeer, and elves hit the streets for this festive slow-rolling bike parade. It’s joyful, funny, and free to watch along the […]
Family Free Day from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular […]
Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with a matching craft and […]
Sendik's Food Market in Franklin Santa Claus will be at Sendik's Food Market in Franklin. When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Where: Sendik's Food Market, Franklin, 5200 W. Rawson […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get Into the Spirit of the Season! Holly Jolly Jubilee Dates for 2025 Saturdays: December 6th, 13th, & 20th Sundays: December 7th, 14th, & 21st Join us for a heartwarming […]
HANDMADE HOLIDAYS AT THE H-D MUSEUM DECEMBER 6, 13 & 20, 10AM–4PM Harley-Davidson Museum 400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Get ready to rev up your holiday spirit with […]
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 […]
Santa Claus is coming to town! Grab your family and join us for FREE pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Santa will be at your local store on December […]
Mark your calendars for this year's enchanting winter fundraiser, Festival of Trees! Help us cross a milestone of $1 million raised over the lifetime of the event - all benefiting […]
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in Grafton. Saturday December 6th is the new date for the parade (previously rescheduled due to the winter storm). Please note: Dates, times, and […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
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 our Winter Market at Foxtown Station on Saturday, December 6th! From 11 AM to 4 PM, step into a festive wonderland filled with the holiday spirit and […]
Foxtown Winter Market On Saturday, December 6th, Foxtown Station will host its annual Foxtown Winter Market from 11 AM to 4 PM. This year's indoor market features over 40 unique […]
Celebrate the season with magical holiday photos with Santa, available November 21 through December 24! Capture personalized memories with your family and keep the festive spirit alive — photos will […]
SEASON'S SCREENINGS Retro Series It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to celebrate it with you! Bring the whole family to the theatre this December 5 thru December […]
Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St. Josaphat 📅 December 5-7 | ⏰ Various showtimes Bringing comfort and joy to the Milwaukee basilica, this yearly hour-long choral concert features […]
A young boy lies awake in his room one snowy Christmas Eve, excited and alert. Breathing silently. Hardly moving. Waiting. He's listening for a sound he's afraid that he might […]
Christkindlmarkt in West Allis 📍6501 W. National Ave. 📅Friday, Dec. 5 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon-4 p.m. Experience the charm of a European-inspired Christkindlmarkt in the […]
FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES: Friday, December 5th from 4pm to 7pm Saturday, December 6th from 12pm to 7pm Sunday, December 7th from 12pm to 7pm Friday, December 12th from […]
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