Mequon Winter Wonderland Festival
The City of Mequon is welcoming families, neighbors, and visitors to its annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, right in front of […]
Free
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Milwaukee Family Events
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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Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St Josaphat MKE
The Basilica of St Josaphat 2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, United StatesResounding 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 […]
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Holidays on The Hop Downtown Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee WIHolidays on The Hop 📅 December 7, 14 & 21, 2025 | 4–6 p.m. 📍 Downtown Milwaukee Hop aboard Milwaukee’s free streetcar for live holiday music and sweet treats. Each Sunday features […]
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Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
Downtown Milwaukee WINovember 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. […]
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Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Brown Deer Park
Brown Deer Park 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, WisconsinDrive 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. […]
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Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United StatesNovember 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 […]
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Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Jingle Bus Tours (Weather Permitting) at Red Arrow Park MKE
Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJUMP ON THE JINGLE BUS JINGLE BUS TOURS *WEATHER PERMITTING* DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 28 FRI – SUN | 5PM TO 9PM TOURS DEPART FROM THE NEW WARMING HOUSE […]
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Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo (December Dates)
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesNovember 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! […]
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Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPublic 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 […]
$8 – $15 -
Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary 1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI, United StatesChristmas 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 […]
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Holiday Show at The Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNovember 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, […]
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Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSanta'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 […]
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Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesDeck 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 […]
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MATC Parade of Gingerbread Houses at Milwaukee Public Market
Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee🎄 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! […]
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Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
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Season’s Screenings Retro Movie Series at Marcus Theaters
Marcus Theatres WI, United StatesSEASON'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 […]
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H2GRoW at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesH2GR0W 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 […]
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Florentine Opera Holiday Concert at The Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesFLORENTINE OPERA HOLIDAY CONCERT Monday, December 8, 2025 1 p.m. The Florentine Opera's Baumgartner Studio Artists return to MPM to perform Christmas hymns and classic holiday songs in front of […]
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Natty Oaks Santa Chalet (West Allis)
Natty Oaks Santa Chalet 11505 W National Ave, West Allis, United StatesNatty Oaks Santa Chalet 📍11505 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53227📅 Weeknights December 1st-4th, 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 2025📅 Saturday Nights December 6th, 13th and 20th, 2025Experience a magical holiday season […]
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Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
Downtown Milwaukee WINovember 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. […]
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Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United StatesNovember 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 […]
$25 – $35 -
Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
$35 – $55 -
Sugar and Spice Gingerbread Workshop at The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin The Pfister Hotel for a sweet time at our Sugar & Spice Gingerbread House Workshop! Celebrate the season with a joyful evening of festive creativity at our annual Gingerbread […]
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Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPublic 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 […]
$8 – $15 -
Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
Altius Gymnastics Academy 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, United StatesNinja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
$12 – $14 -
Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary 1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI, United StatesChristmas 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 […]
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Holiday Show at The Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNovember 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, […]
$8 – $12 -
Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSanta'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 […]
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Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesWEE WONDERS Discover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. […]
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Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesWEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]
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Kooky Cookie House at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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MATC Parade of Gingerbread Houses at Milwaukee Public Market
Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee🎄 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! […]
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Holiday Classic Movies at Marcus Theatres
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more’Tis the season for holiday movie magic! Marcus Theatres®, the nation’s fourth largest theatre circuit and a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), invites families, friends, and holiday tradition-makers to […]
$12 – $30 -
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinJoin 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 […]
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Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
$30 – $60 -
Season’s Screenings Retro Movie Series at Marcus Theaters
Marcus Theatres WI, United StatesSEASON'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 […]
$6 – $15 -
Natty Oaks Santa Chalet (West Allis)
Natty Oaks Santa Chalet 11505 W National Ave, West Allis, United StatesNatty Oaks Santa Chalet 📍11505 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53227📅 Weeknights December 1st-4th, 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 2025📅 Saturday Nights December 6th, 13th and 20th, 2025Experience a magical holiday season […]
$50 – $250 -
Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
Downtown Milwaukee WINovember 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. […]
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Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)
Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United StatesNovember 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 […]
$25 – $35 -
Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)
Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
$35 – $55 -
Sugar and Spice Gingerbread Workshop at The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin The Pfister Hotel for a sweet time at our Sugar & Spice Gingerbread House Workshop! Celebrate the season with a joyful evening of festive creativity at our annual Gingerbread […]
$30 -
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train SE Wisconsin Stop
Various WI, United StatesCanadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is pleased to announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer kicking […]
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Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE
Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPublic 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 […]
$8 – $15 -
Christmas at the Zoo at Shalom Wildlife Zoo West Bend
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary 1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI, United StatesChristmas 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 […]
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Holiday Show at The Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNovember 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, […]
$8 – $12 -
Santa’s Mailbox Arrives in Cathedral Square Park DWN MKE
Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSanta'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 […]
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Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesWEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]
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Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 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.
Free
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