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.
Join Us for the Hometown Holiday Celebration! Get into the holiday spirit with family and friends at the Cudahy Family Library! Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 2 pm - 6 pm Location: Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr. Cudahy WI 53110 Enjoy festive fun for all ages: 2-6 pm Food & Beverages will be available […]
It's Saturday Architects Time! Saturday, November 23 from 2:30-3:30 pm Zablocki - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an exciting building adventure designed for children ages 6 to 12. The hour offers a hands-on experience with a variety of stimulating materials.Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
RHAPSODIC DANCES NOVEMBER 23, 2024 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CARROLL UNIVERSITY SHATTUCK MUSIC CENTER 218 N East Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 Join us at our Rhapsodic Dances concert at the Shattuck Music Center Auditorium at Carroll University on Saturday, November 23, 3:00 pm, with performances by our flagship orchestra, the Senior Symphony. Please note: […]
SOUTH SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, November 23, 2024 Starts at 3 PM in Cudahy (Parade on Packard Ave. Starting on Grange Ave. to the Cudahy Library) 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.
November 24th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am December 29th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am January 26th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am February 23rd, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am March 30th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am […]
Join us on Sundays in November 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 get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Monday, November 25 from 4-6 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Get ready for an epic journey into the world of stories, imagination, and endless possibilities! At Cardboard Club we transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations inspired by your favorite books! Dive into thrilling tales, meet fascinating characters, and bring […]
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together. Park and meet at Doctors Park in Fox Point (address below). All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required by November 24 […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot! At 10:00 am on Tuesday: May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October […]
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 there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]
Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say "Oui! Je parle francais!" Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Tuesday, November 26 from 4-5 pm at Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Dive into a world of creativity with our free building time. Let your imagination soar as you explore the endless possibilities of LEGO Bricks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm at Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite. Please note: Dates and […]
Tuesdays in November from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Come hang in the Gathering Place Tosa Taproom Tuesdays in October and November for Beer & Bricks! A collab between Gathering Place and Tosa Block Party, join us every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30pm for free-building, an instructed activity - whatever your Lego heart desires! All bricks will […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Join us for our largest shopping and family fun event of the year! Discover daylong shopping specials Black Friday with treats throughout the day and into the evening with extended hours from participating merchants. This season's celebration features our memorable parade, celebrating the joy of the season, and our great community. Join us for music, […]
Opt Outside Hike from 11:00am-12:00pm November 29th 2024 at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI The #OptOutside movement was started by the outdoor retail company REI in 2015. #OptOutside provides an outdoors alternative to Black Friday shopping. Join our naturalist at the north entrance to Lakeshore State Park & promote the #OptOutside hashtag on social media […]
Saturday, November 29 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Ruckus & Glee 805 N 68th St Wauwatosa WI Santa's elves gave us the message that Santa is stopping by Ruckus & Glee for 4 hours on the day after Thanksgiving! AND THIS SANTA DOESN'T CHARGE FOR PICTURES! So stop on by, share a Christmas list […]
Friday, November 29 | 5:00-6:30pm Join us at The Pfister Hotel for our signature Holiday tradition as Santa lights the spectacular lobby tree. Sip warm drinks and nibble on a holiday treat while you enjoy the fun. To help those in need within our community, we will be collecting food for Hunger Task Force. To […]
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season. When Santa's not in to greet guests, you can peek in the windows to see his charming fireplace and the toys he and the elves […]
Bring your family to the annual Greendale holiday tree lighting ceremony in Downtown Greendale. This event will take place on Friday November 29th beginning at 6:00 PM. Enjoy holiday music, sweets and fun activities in the Village leading up to Santa’s big arrival at 6:30 PM! There will be gingerbread cookies sponsored by Harbour Village, […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market November 9, 2024 - April 19, 2025 (No market December 28) The market is 9:00AM to 2:00PM The Table 5305 W Capitol Drive Milwaukee WI (enter at the 54th Street entrance) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Celebrate small businesses in downtown Menomonee Falls and shop local for all your holiday gifts. This event will have: *Wagon rides*Entertainment in Centennial Plaza*Hot chocolate and fun treats to eat*Santa at the Henrizi Schneider Legion Post #382*Downtown Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in Grafton.
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 there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Winter Story Time! They will be reading a couple of stories and doing a related activity!
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season. When Santa's not in to greet guests, you can peek in the windows to see his charming fireplace and the toys he and the elves […]
The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]
Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 pm The Corners of Brookfield, Discover Brookfield, the Town of Brookfield & have teamed up again this year to bring back a community favorite! The Holiday Town Tree Lighting Celebration will take place from 3p-5p on Saturday, November 30th, at The Corners. The Center will have fun activities, including carolers, live […]
Stop by on Sunday December 1st for meet and greet with Santa & Mrs. Clause, and have your picture taken with live Reindeer (fee for picture). Reindeer Games will be here from 11am-2pm, and you can receive a 4"x6" photo and digital file for $20 fee. We will allow photo line to start at 10:30am. […]
Sundays Monthly from 12pm – 3pm at Milwaukee Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI December 1st Since our November open house went so well, over 200 visitors!!! We will be doing one more this year on December 1st!! So if you did miss the November open house come check us out on December 1st!! […]
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 get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
The 2024 Christmas Parade in Menomonee Falls will be held on Sunday, December 1 at 4:30 p.m. starting on Main Street at Harrison Avenue near downtown.
The West Bend Christmas Parade holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous Christmas parade in Wisconsin! The annual Christmas Parade has been a cherished family tradition in the West Bend community since 1952! Marking the beginning of the festive Christmas season, thousands of people come together on West Bend's Main Street to celebrate family […]
December 2 from 4:00-5:00 pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI What's it mean to be cool? Help scientists by recording information about ice and winter weather conditions on Earth using technology. Learn about how winter weather impacts the planet. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Chamber elves are busy organizing the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thanks to generous support from Port Washington State Bank, Santa arrives at the Cedarburg Community Center each year in a holly, jolly trolley, ushering in the season of joy and good cheer. Beginning at 5:30pm, families will be treated to a Christmas Concert, cookies, cider, […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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 there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say "Oui! Je parle francais!" Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesday, December 3, 10, 17 from 3:30-5 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI French Club for kids! Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say “Oui! Je parle francais!” Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au […]
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm at Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite. Please note: Dates and […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Join ACX Entertainment BAYSHORE for FREE Family Movies Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., starting November 6! Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served. Movie Schedule: 11/6: Migration 11/13: Shark Tale 11/20: Trolls Band Together 12/4: Super Mario Bros. 12/11: Elf 12/18: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Wednesday, December 4thWauwatosa’s tree lighting is paired with the grand opening of the Wauwatosa Holiday Market.Time: 5:00 p.m.Location: Pocket Park, Harwood and Wauwatosa Avenues, Wauwatosa 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.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Bradley Pavillion 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI “Festival Carols & Bells” Holiday Pajama Jamboree Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:00pm Round up your family, friends, and the neighborhood kids for what has become a beloved annual tradition: the Festival City Symphony Holiday Pajama Jamboree! This fun-filled event showcases timeless classics and […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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