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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  • A Very Grafton Grinchmas in Downtown Grafton

    Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Handmade Holidays at the Harley-Davidson Museum MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $11 – $25

  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    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 […]

    $19 – $25

  • MATC Parade of Gingerbread Houses at Milwaukee Public Market

    Holiday 2025
    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! […]

    Free

  • Holiday Classic Movies at Marcus Theatres

    Holiday 2025
    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

  • ABC Academy at Central Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Breakfast with Santa at North Shore Boulangerie

    Holiday 2025
    North Shore Boulangerie 4401 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, United States

    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, […]

    $45

  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

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

     𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲  will be […]

    Free

  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

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

     𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mall’s Holiday 𝗘𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!  A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲  will be […]

    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 — photos will […]

    $30 – $60

  • Meet Santa at the Waukesha Airport

    Holiday 2025
    Waukesha Airport 2525 Aviation Drive, Waukesha, United States

    Santa arrives by Beechcraft T-34 at Noon at the Waukesha Airport terminal 2525 Aviation Drive.  Take photos, meet Santa, coloring contest, drawing for a vintage warbird flight, and more.  Runs […]

    Free

  • Home Alone (1990) at The Times Cinema MKE

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

    Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a […]

    $10 – $22

  • Scrooged (1988) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    Holiday 2025
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a ruthless TV executive confronted with the slapstick ghosts of […]

    $9 – $11

  • 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 – $22
  • A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

    Holiday 2025
    Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]

    $60 – $120

  • Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center

    Holiday 2025
    Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye […]

    $50 – $100

  • Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival

    Holiday 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    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. […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Lakefront Holiday Drone Show at Veteran’s Park

    Holiday 2025
    Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join UScellular and T-Mobile for a free, family-friendly drone show illuminating the Milwaukee skyline. All are welcome to enjoy the lights, community cheer and hot chocolate. In addition to holiday […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen winter hiking Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register […]

    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 – $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 Wisconsin’s most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event! Please note: Dates and times […]

    $35 – $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 – $20

  • 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 – $15
  • A grand, ornate concert hall with gold architectural detailing and decorative wall murals. It's the empty interior of the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

    Holiday 2025
    Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bring the whole family to the Bradley Symphony Center for Milwaukee’s cherished holiday tradition! Enjoy a musical celebration featuring classic holiday tunes, carols, […]

    $60 – $120

  • Holiday Pops at The Bradley Symphony Center

    Holiday 2025
    Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye […]

    $50 – $100

  • Birth-Tay: A Taylor Swift Celebration at The Argo Whitefish Bay

    The Argo 334 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay

    Celebrate Taylor’s birthday with a full-on fan-fueled tribute night—hits, eras, singalongs, and all the Swiftie energy at The Argo. 🎟️ Note: $1 from every ticket sold goes to a fund benefiting […]

    $15.89

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