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.
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 […]
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 […]
THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to […]
Come join us for a fun-filled event where your little ones can unleash their creativity and love for football! Let them express themselves through paint and colors while celebrating their […]
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 […]
From Friday, November 15, 2024 7:30pm to Sunday, December 29, 2024 1:00pm The Skylight Music Theatre 158 N Broadway Milwaukee WI Based on one of the greatest stories ever written, the […]
Starting March 3rd and continuing on the Last Sunday of Every Month at 2pm Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Bring the family and have some magical fun […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us to celebrate the Chanukah Festival of Lights & Gelt Drop in The Yard at BAYSHORE! The event will feature an interactive LED experience, LED robot dancers, 12 ft. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for a safe place for your child while they have off of school? Bring them to the Y for a fun-filled day with friends! When schools are closed during […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! On Mondays, we have 2 inflatables! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, […]
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 Break Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 23 & 30 from 10 am-8 pm Thursday, December 26 From 10 am-6pm Friday, December 27 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, December 28 from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UWM Panther Arena 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.
Monday, December 30 at 7:00 pmUWM Panther Arena 400 W Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI Light up the night with the Milwaukee Admirals as they celebrate Hanukkah on the ice! Support […]
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT NOON December 31, 2024 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Celebrate the new year at noon with the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum! The Museum is hosting a […]
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 […]
Join us for a Noon Year's Eve Party with crafts, music, a giant balloon drop, and play time. Enjoy a hot chocolate toast at noon! Space is limited. $25 per […]
KID BOOGIE DOWN IS BACK!!! Kick off our 7th season of dance parties and ring in the "new year" with us at noon! Live music/video show by DJ lukewarm complete […]
New Year’s Eve Kids Dance Party Le Village Brewer Hill in Milwaukee, WI TBD for 2024-25 Join Le Village Brewers Hill for their New Year’s Eve Kid Rave! Enjoy a DJ […]
December 31 (12:00pm and 5:00pm) at the Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to Fiserv Forum with their world tour, presented […]
WhirlyBall New Year’s Eve Afternoon Family Fun Event Location: WhirlyBall Brookfield, 185 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI Time: Sunday, December 31, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Cost: $30/child, $40/adult Celebrate New Year’s Eve […]
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 […]
December 31 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for a winter wonderland walk. Discover how plants and wildlife thrive in our harsh northern climate. Be prepared to […]
New Year's Eve Playtime at The Big Backyard 2857 South 160th Street New Berlin WI Come celebrate New Year's Eve at The Big Backyard. We are opening our doors […]
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