Milwaukee Family Events

Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar โ€” 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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  • 45th Annual Grafton Christmas Parade

    Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Winter Market at Foxtown Station Mequon

    Foxtown Station 6209 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

    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 […]

    Free

  • Photos with Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

    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 โ€” photos will […]

    $30 โ€“ $60

  • Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St Josaphat MKE

    Holiday 2025
    The Basilica of St Josaphat 2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St. Josaphat ๐Ÿ“… December 5-7 | โฐ Various showtimes Bringing comfort and joy to the Milwaukee basilica, this yearly hour-long choral concert features […]

    $20 โ€“ $60

  • Christkindlmarkt (West Allis)

    Holiday 2025
    West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United States

    Christkindlmarkt in West Allis ๐Ÿ“6501 W. National Ave. ๐Ÿ“…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 […]

    Free

  • Santa Visits at Area Sendik’s (See Dates & Locations)

    Holiday 2025
    Sendiks - Franklin 5200 W Rawson Ave, Franklin, WI, United States +1 more

    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 […]

    Free

  • Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your […]

    $8 โ€“ $22

  • 8-Bit Christmas (2021) at The Times Cinema MKE

    2025 Family Movies
    Times Cinema 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    A humorous and heartfelt look back at the adventures of childhood. Set in suburban Chicago in the late 1980s, the story centers on ten-year-old Jake Doyle's (Winslow Fegley) herculean quest […]

    $10 โ€“ $22

  • NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at The Miller High Life Theatre

    Holiday 2025
    Miller High Life Theater 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and […]

    $46 โ€“ $225

  • Christmas on the Corner in Downtown Port Washington

    Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual Christmas on the Corner event in downtown Port Washington! We celebrate the holidays in true Hallmark style, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa […]

    Free

  • Allis in Winterland at West Allis City Hall

    Holiday 2025
    West Allis City Hall 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual Christmas movie-inspired event, Allis in Winterland on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3-4 p.m. Each year we transform the City Hall Art Gallery into a cinematic […]

    Free

  • The Flamenco Nutcracker at The South Milwaukee PAC

    Holiday 2025
    South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Flamenco Nutcracker! Taking place on December 6th at the South Milwaukee PAC, this family-friendly Nutcracker with a twist, is not to be missed.  This yearโ€™s production will feature an […]

    $15 โ€“ $45

  • Santa at Christmas in the Commons in South Milwaukee

    Holiday 2025
    Bucyrus Commons 1028 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, United States

    Santa at Christmas in the Commons in South Milwaukee Where: Bucyrus Commons | 1028 Madison Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 For more information: Visit This Link Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3 […]

    Free

  • Annual West Allis Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

    Holiday 2025
    West Allis City Hall 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI, United States

    Annual West Allis Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6, 2025 Location: Centennial Plaza (City Hall), 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis The parade and tree lighting combo […]

    Free

  • First Stageโ€™s The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! At The Todd Wehr Theater (Runs through December 28)

    Holiday 2025
    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First Stageโ€™s The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! November 21 โ€“ December 28 Saturday, December 6 โ€“ 3:30 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance)  When Mo Willemsโ€™ characters get together for the […]

    $24 โ€“ $45

  • Shorewood Winterfest

    Village of Shorewood

    Donโ€™t miss this fun, family friendly event by taking a stroll around Shorewood to celebrate the Holiday season! Our annual Winterfest event, includes meet and greet with Santa at a […]

    Free

  • East Troy Electric Railroad Santa Parade Train

    Holiday 2025
    Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United States

    Join us for a holiday tradition dating back to 1972!  The parade train departs the Elegant Farmer at 5:00pm and arrives at approximately 6:30pm in East Troy. The parade train […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Itโ€™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. […]

    Free
  • The image shows a festive scene from a nighttime holiday parade. Santa Claus and Mrs. are sitting atop a decorated fire truck, which is adorned with colorful lights, including a wreath on the front. The truck is surrounde In the background, a historic building is illuminated with red and green holiday lights. Santa's Cavalcade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Santa’s Christmas Cavalcade in Downtown Milwaukee

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

    Santa's Christmas Cavalcade in partnership with Milwaukee Downtown Saturday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 Departs at 5:15 PM from Milwaukee Public Market See Santa and Mrs. Claus on […]

    Free

  • Christmas Carnival of Lights (Caledonia)

    Holiday 2025
    Jellystone Park Caledonia 8425 HWY 38, Caledonia, United States

    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 […]

    $25 โ€“ $35

  • Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)

    Holiday 2025
    Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    The Ingleside Hotel If Christmas Were A Place, It Would Look Like This! Celebrating our 30th year as Wisconsinโ€™s most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event! Please note: Dates and times […]

    $35 โ€“ $55

  • Wild Lights at The Milwaukee County Zoo (December Dates)

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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! […]

    $16 โ€“ $20

  • The Flamenco Nutcracker at The South Milwaukee PAC

    Holiday 2025
    South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Flamenco Nutcracker! Taking place on December 6th at the South Milwaukee PAC, this family-friendly Nutcracker with a twist, is not to be missed.  This yearโ€™s production will feature an […]

    $15 โ€“ $45

  • Public Ice Skating at The Pettit MKE

    Skate The Pettit 2025
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $8 โ€“ $15

  • Natty Oaks Santa Chalet (West Allis)

    Holiday 2025
    Natty Oaks Santa Chalet 11505 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

    Natty Oaks Santa Chalet ๐Ÿ“11505 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53227๐Ÿ“… Weeknights December 1st-4th, 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 2025๐Ÿ“… Saturday Nights December 6th, 13th and 20th, 2025Experience a magical holiday season […]

    $50 โ€“ $250

  • Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St Josaphat MKE

    Holiday 2025
    The Basilica of St Josaphat 2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Resounding Joy: Christmas at the Basilica of St. Josaphat ๐Ÿ“… December 5-7 | โฐ Various showtimes Bringing comfort and joy to the Milwaukee basilica, this yearly hour-long choral concert features […]

    $20 โ€“ $60

  • Milwaukee Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Pabst Theater

    Pabst Theater Group 2025 Events
    Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukeeโ€™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 Dickensโ€™ classic. Experience the magic […]

    $12 โ€“ $67

  • Breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    Holiday 2025
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $45 โ€“ $79

  • Sensory Santa at Southridge Mall

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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    Free

  • Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays (Franklin)

    Holiday 2025
    Luxe Golf Bays FRANKLIN 7065 South Ballpark Drive, Franlin, United States

    Brunch with Santa & Bo Vine at Luxe Golf Bays ๐Ÿ“7065 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin๐Ÿ“… Multiple Saturdays & Sundays โ€“ 9am / 11am Seatings Enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visits […]

    $75

  • Holiday Show at The Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $8 โ€“ $12

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