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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DECEMBER 7, DECEMBER 13, DECEMBER 14, DECEMBER 19, DECEMBER 23 at 7:30pm at the Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI After its landmark opening year of […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
November 26 - December 24, 2024 The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Milwaukee Rep’s annual production of A Christmas Carol returns, bringing Scrooge’s journey of redemption to life with beautiful music, […]
Snow Globe Holiday Festival Ballpark Commons, 7044 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132November 22, 2024-December 30, 2024Admission: $29.99 (Parking: $10-$20) The Snow Globe Holiday Festival will take over Ballpark Commons […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | December 25 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Salvation Army’s 35th Annual Christmas Family Feast Christmas Family Feast is the […]
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 […]
Light The Hoan (Free!) December 25-31, 2024 Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Daniel M. Hoan Memorial Bridge lit as a menorah each night. Families are encouraged to light […]
Discount Day at Wehr Nature Center - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th at 8:30 AM Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin WI 53132 Wehr Nature […]
Winter Break Adventures at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI December 23, 26, 27, & 30, 2024 from 9am - 3:30pm Please note: Dates […]
Discount Day at The Domes - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th On the last Thursday of every month, everyone enjoys discounted admission to The Domes -- […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI December 26 - December 30 Dec. 26, 27, 30: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 29: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 […]
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMMING December 26-30, 2024 10 a.m. - Noon; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Stop by MPM Educators’ tables throughout the exhibit floors to learn about cold weather animal […]
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 […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 December Planetarium Programs Wednesday 12/4 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest- $5.00/person […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Holiday Break Shows December 23rd at 11am- George and Oatmeal Save Santa - $5.00/person December […]
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 […]
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 […]
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI November 2024: Monday, Nov. 25: Noon to 1:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 26: Noon to 1:30pm Wednesday, Nov. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Snow Globe Holiday Festival Ballpark Commons, 7044 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132November 22, 2024-December 30, 2024Admission: $29.99 (Parking: $10-$20) The Snow Globe Holiday Festival will take over Ballpark Commons […]
December 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Organized by the Chabad of the East Side Milwaukee | Location: 2007 N MLK Drive Milwaukee WI 53212 Nissim Black LIVE in concert! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Light The Hoan (Free!) December 25-31, 2024 Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Daniel M. Hoan Memorial Bridge lit as a menorah each night. Families are encouraged to light […]
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 • 1 hr 49 min • 12/20/2024 • PG for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements and mild language. Please note: Dates and times […]
Bucks Home Game / Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Make the Bucks part of your family traditions! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest! December 27, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Mitchell Park Domes Education Center Escape the snow and enjoy a tropical […]
Winter Break Adventures at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI December 23, 26, 27, & 30, 2024 from 9am - 3:30pm Please note: Dates […]
Late Nights at The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI Enjoy the beauty of The Domes after dark on select evenings! Dates: Fri, Nov 29, […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI December 26 - December 30 Dec. 26, 27, 30: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 29: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 […]
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMMING December 26-30, 2024 10 a.m. - Noon; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Stop by MPM Educators’ tables throughout the exhibit floors to learn about cold weather animal […]
Winter Adventure Day on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Enjoy a day full of winter fun at Havenwoods while school is out! Outdoor adventures, indoor crafts, […]
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 […]
Storytime Fridays at 11am Join us on the Stage in the Children's department for Storytime every Friday at 11:00am. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 December Planetarium Programs Wednesday 12/4 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest- $5.00/person […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Holiday Break Shows December 23rd at 11am- George and Oatmeal Save Santa - $5.00/person December […]
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 […]
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