Discover Fun Things to Do in Milwaukee with Kids Today!
Looking for family-friendly activities in Milwaukee? Check out the MKE With Kids Events Calendar—your one-stop resource for the best kid-friendly events happening today. We’ve done the hard work, gathering the top activities from around the city into one easy-to-use guide. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, story times, or entertainment options, you'll find something perfect for your family. Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.
Soda with Santa is a fun, family friendly event! When you arrive, you check in at the front desk and then wait to get your picture taken with Santa. Once you […]
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the beautifully restored Rivoli Theater in the heart of Cedarburg features great holiday classics on the big screen! The 2024 Holiday Film Series […]
Toy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used. Admission $4.00 / Kids 12 and under Free with Adult Entrance on […]
Milwaukee Hmong New Year Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 5321 Every year around the second weekend in December, the Milwaukee Hmong community […]
Celebrate the season with The Pfister Hotel’s beloved Breakfast with Santa on December 7, 8, 14, and 15! Families can enjoy a festive breakfast buffet in the Grand Ballroom, featuring […]
Breakfast with Santa at Saint Kate Create lasting holiday memories with Brunch with Santa at Saint Kate’s Simone Ballroom on December 7, 8, 14, and 15! Enjoy a festive brunch […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! Christmas Train (East Troy Railroad Museum) East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 Experience the […]
Bring your family and friends to Shalom Wildlife Zoo in West Bend for the annual Christmas at the Zoo event. Walk, or in the warmth of your own car, relax […]
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant Harley-Davidson Museum 401 W Canal St Milwaukee WI Join MOTOR™ Restaurant for Breakfast with Santa on Sundays, December 1, 8, or 15! Enjoy a festive brunch […]
SANTA WILL BE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE! HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH HIM. Regular museum admission rates apply. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Christmas Wonderland with Elsa Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:45 pm Joyosity Creative Space 2835 N Brookfield Rd Brookfield WI Celebrate the magic of the season with Elsa at our […]
Science Lab Sunday: Fizzy Frosty Fun Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Celebrate the holiday season with hands-on science! Join […]
Discovery World 500 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee WI 53202 Milwaukee Makers MarketDecember 15 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pmShop for amazing homemade items and support local businesses as the Milwaukee […]
Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67 Eagle WI Experience nostalgic holiday traditions at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays! Running through December, this event offers an immersive celebration of […]
Greater Milwaukee's CHRISTKINDLMARKT & European Holiday Festival Tosa Holiday Market | December 4th - 22nd, 2024 Monday - Thursday 3pm to 9pm Friday - Saturday 10am to 10pm Sunday 10am […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, […]
SUGAR & SPICE GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP December 14 & 15 | December 21 & 22 Join us for a sweet time at our Sugar & Spice Gingerbread House Workshop! Unleash […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and […]
Please join us for a very special story time where we'll read M.E. Furman's A World of Cookies for Santa. This book takes readers across the globe to see all […]
Join the PAW Patrol pups as they unleash their mighty superpowers in the all-new live show, PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" coming to Miller High Life Theatre this December! […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
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 6 thru December 19 to […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Please join us for a very special story time where we'll read M.E. Furman's A World of Cookies for Santa. This book takes readers across the globe to see all […]
The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. […]
Santa at the Mall: Photos & Visits Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th St Greendale WI Capture special holiday memories with Santa at Southridge Mall from November 22 to December 24. […]
Sun December 15 from 12pm - 3pm / Sun January 19 from 12pm - 3pm / Sun February 16 from 12pm - 3pm / Sun March 16 from 12pm - […]
Basketball Home Game / Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI MKE Tip-Off: A College Basketball Triple Header Date: December 15th at Noon Location: Fiserv Forum Get Tickets Marquette […]
Please join us for a very special story time where we'll read M.E. Furman's A World of Cookies for Santa. This book takes readers across the globe to see all […]
A program for children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. SUN December 15 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nature Nauts: Fantastic Fox MON December 16 from 9:30 am - 10:30 […]
DECEMBER 8, 15, 22, 24 at 1:00 pm and DECEMBER 22 at 6:30 pm at the Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI After its landmark opening […]
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with a magical stage adaptation by First Stage. Join Rudolph […]
Santa at the Domes! Santa will be sharing classic holiday stories and visiting with kids afterward! Dates: Sat, Nov 30, 1-3PM Sun, Dec 1, 1-3PM Sat, Dec 7, 1-3PM Sun, […]
SUGAR & SPICE GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP December 14 & 15 | December 21 & 22 Join us for a sweet time at our Sugar & Spice Gingerbread House Workshop! Unleash […]
Please join us for a very special story time where we'll read M.E. Furman's A World of Cookies for Santa. This book takes readers across the globe to see all […]
Join us on Sundays in December from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or […]
The Racine Theatre Guild's Children's Theatre 2519 Northwestern Ave Racine WI 53404 Runs Dec 13 – Dec 22, 2024 Silent night? Not a chance. The six horrible Herdman siblings crash […]
School for the Arts Productions Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present Into the Woods JR. Students in 6-10th grade will bring this classic tale to […]
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI A Young Company Performance Project Romance, revenge, and raucous comedy abound in Shakespeare’s timeless tale of heartfelt reconciliation. The powerful […]
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th St Greendale WI Capture special holiday memories with Santa at Southridge Mall from November 22 to December 24. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can reserve […]
Hometown Holiday Pops with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Saturday, December 14 – Sunday, December 22 at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 2:30p […]
Join the PAW Patrol pups as they unleash their mighty superpowers in the all-new live show, PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" coming to Miller High Life Theatre this December! […]
Holidays on The Hop The Hop Streetcar There’s no better place to be during the holidays than right in the heart of the city, and this year The Hop is […]
Father Christmas Visits the Mansion A Milwaukee Santa Event for Families Sundays, December 1 - 22 3:00 - 5:30pm Special Visit on Christmas Eve! 10am - 1pm Searching for a […]
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with a magical stage adaptation by First Stage. Join Rudolph […]
DEC 14 at 6:30 pm and DEC 15 at 3:30 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Neon Brush Kids is coming to Milwaukee this weekend! You and your little ones can discover the magic of neon painting in a fun art workshop led by a professional expert! […]
Voices of Glad Tidings Experience one of Bel Canto’s most beloved traditions in one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful spaces! Christmas at the Basilica will feature choir, brass, and organ for […]
The Box Theatre Company W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Lake Geneva Santa Cruise Offers Festive Holiday Boat Rides for Families This holiday season, Lake Geneva Cruise Line is inviting families to enjoy the magic of its annual Santa Cruise, […]
JOIN US! Sunday, December 15th from 5:00pm-7:30pm 🔔 holiday cheer ✨ twinkling lights ☕ gourmet hot cocoa 🎄 free ornament decorating 🎁 festive pops 🎅 and of course – […]
Jingle Bus Rides *Weather permitting* December 5 – December 29 Thu – Sun | 5pm to 9pm Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com Ooh and ahh at the winter wonderland scenes […]
Country Christmas Drive-Through Nights at The Ingleside Hotel November 29-January 1, 2025 Admission: $25 per carload or minivan (Sun-Thurs); $35 per carload or minivan (Fri-Sat and peak) Drive-through nights start […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Wild Lights at the Milwaukee County Zoo November 30-December 31, 2024 (Closed Dec. 2, 9, 16, 24, and 25), 5:30- 9 […]
Zoo Year’s Eve at Wild Lights December 31st, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (admission gates close at 8:15 pm) Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI […]
School for the Arts Productions Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present Into the Woods JR. Students in 6-10th grade will bring this classic tale to […]
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