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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November 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. […]
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, […]
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides […]
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides […]
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 […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. […]
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. […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
JUMP 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 […]
You're invited to our Winter Formal on Friday, December 12th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, as we step into a magical Winter Wonderland! Get ready for music, milestone photos, laughter, […]
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! […]
Have a holly, jolly time with Santa at the Y! Gather your friends and family to enjoy holiday crafts, games, cookies, and gingerbread house decorating. Santa Claus will also be […]
Have a holly, jolly time with Santa at the Y! Gather your friends and family to enjoy holiday crafts, games, cookies, and gingerbread house decorating. Santa Claus will also be […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
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 […]
Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity December 12 – 14 Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 10th Annual Holiday Musical Production, December 11-14, 2025, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel […]
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical running November 25 - 30 THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements […]
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 […]
Milwaukee Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! After two whimsical years of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, journey into the Imaginarium to […]
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 […]
A wholesome, All-American town is turned upside-down, when "gremlins"--some impish little creatures--are accidentally unleashed and wreck havoc. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Milwaukee County Parks Breakfast with Santa 📍Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 1531 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53205📍Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St #205, Milwaukee, WI 53215📅 […]
This festive community event invites young creators ages 6–16 to launch their very own mini-business for a day. From branding and product creation to setting up their booth and selling […]
Seating Times: 9 - 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 1 PM Start a new holiday tradition at Saint Kate's Brunch with Santa and create lifelong memories! Guests will have […]
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, […]
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 […]
Breakfast with Santa in Greenfield 📍Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI 53220 Breakfast with Santa December 13, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Enjoy a pancake breakfast, […]
Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins […]
Celebrate the season with a festive morning of games, hands-on activities, and holiday cheer for all ages. Meet Ebenezer Scrooge and more from A Christmas Carol, enjoy storytelling, explore holiday […]
Breakfast with Santa at Mallards Bayshore 📍5689 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI 53217📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 Bring the whole family to Mallards Bayshore (5689 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI […]
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 for a FREE […]
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 […]
Step into a European-inspired Christkindl Market Village market full of artisan vendors, warm drinks, handmade goods, cozy holiday vibes, and a Kinder Korner for the little ones! Families will enjoy […]
It’s going to be a very Grinchmas Christmas in downtown Grafton, and you’re invited to join the merry mischief! From 10AM–4PM, bop around to your favorite participating businesses as […]
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 […]
🎄 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 […]
Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie 📍4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211📅 December 13 & 20 2025 Treat your family to a magical morning at North Shore Boulangerie, […]
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 […]
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