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 our annual Christmas on the Corner event, as we celebrate the holidays in true Hallmark style, complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa and his reindeer, Christmas crafts and cookie decorating, hot cocoa bars, S'more warming zone and window display contest. Then, enjoy our community tree lighting and signing of “O, […]
Christmas at the Commons – South Milwaukee Location: Bucyrus Commons, South Milwaukee Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Time: 3 PM – 5 PM, with the standstill parade from 4 PM to 5 PM South Milwaukee introduces a unique take on the traditional Christmas parade—a standstill parade! From 4 to 5 PM, attendees can stroll through Bucyrus […]
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 and his friends in a story about embracing differences, filled with holiday cheer that’s perfect for kids and families alike. Shows run from November 29 […]
Don’t miss this fun, family friendly event by taking a stroll around Shorewood to celebrate the Holiday season! Our annual Winterfest event includes meet and greet with Santa at a variety of stops throughout the Village, a tree and Menorah lighting, cookie decorating, and food & drink specials at local establishments! Our very own vintage […]
Come bounce, swing, run, and play at our All Ages Open Gym every Saturday! This is also a fun opportunity for kids to practice their gymnastics skills. Ages 1-5 with parent, ages 6+ parents may drop off (after signing in). Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. CHECK OUR FACEBOOK FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR […]
Trails A Glow: A Winter Experience for All! At the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Saturday, December 07, 2024 Join us for a Milwaukee winter staple, now with two unique ways to enjoy the magic! 4 - 6pm: Family Fun | Bring the whole family for a candlelit walk […]
Annual West Allis Christmas Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm The West Allis Christmas Tree lighting and parade is an annual holiday tradition and the premier night-time Christmas parade in southeastern Wisconsin! Enjoy marching bands and live performers, creative floats and vintage vehicles, meet elves and […]
Natty Oaks Santa Chalet 11505 W National Ave West Allis WI From December 2 to December 22, 2024, experience a magical holiday season at Natty Oaks! Families can book a cozy Santa Chalet for up to six people to enjoy time with Santa and explore 12,000 square feet of dazzling Christmas lights. Santa makes surprise […]
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 this weekend, inviting guests of all ages to immerse themselves in a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, enchanting experiences, and seasonal treats. Here you’ll […]
Santa’s Christmas Calvalcade (Free!) Sat, December 7, 2023 | Departs at 5:15pm from Milwaukee Public MarketFri, December 13, 2023 | Departs at 5:15pm from Milwaukee Public Market See Santa and Mrs. Claus on this festive route riding atop a vintage fire truck featuring local singer/songwriter Sarah Fierek with original holiday tunes. Route departs from the Milwaukee Public Market's Water […]
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 scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on a Jingle Bus tour, powered by KB Excursions. This 40-minute narrated tour highlights the main attractions of the […]
If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]
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 record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! Journey into the Imaginarium to experience the […]
December 5 - December 8 at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee WI December 5, 2024 @ 7:30 PM December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 PM December 7, 2024 @ 2:00 PM December 7, 2024 @ 7:30 PM December 8, 2024 @ 2:00 PM (For ages 8 & up) Please note: Dates and […]
December 7 at 8:00pm at The Miller High Life Theatre Milwaukee WI Relive the iconic holiday film Home Alone on the big screen, followed by a live Q&A with Macaulay Culkin himself! This special event offers fans a rare chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories and ask questions. For die-hard fans, VIP tickets offer an exclusive photo op with […]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 In Concert The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI Ages: All Ages The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score as the film is […]
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 get your picture taken, you go on a brewery tour. On the tour, adults get four craft beer samples, and everyone gets unlimited soda samples. 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 will run daily November 29 through December 23. All movies are $4. Visit our Rivoli Theater page for a full schedule.
All-you-can-eat pancakes, $8/adult, $6/children (ages 6-10). Santa will be available for pictures with the kids and family. 250 Elm St, Thiensville, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53092
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 made-to-order pancakes and holiday favorites. Kids will love taking photos with Santa, receiving a special gift, and making holiday crafts. Choose from two seatings: 8:30–10:00 […]
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 your spot online for convenience. Santa will be located on the lower level at Center Court. Special Event: Sensory-Friendly Santa: Sun, 12/8, 9 a.m. – […]
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 featuring chef-made waffles, traditional buffet favorites, and the chance to meet Santa. Kids can take photos, make holiday crafts, and receive a special gift from […]
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 magic of the holidays with a ride on the East Troy Railroad’s Christmas Train to Santa’s Workshop at the Elegant Farmer. This two-hour journey includes a visit with […]
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 and enjoy the wildlife and the unique Holiday displays and decorations. The drive-thru will take one hour. After your trip through the zoo, enjoy entrance […]
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 buffet in the Rumble area, along with letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday movies, and photos with Santa himself. Each breakfast includes free admission […]
Very Merry Milwaukee at the Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive Milwaukee WI Kick off the holiday season with family fun at Very Merry on Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MCHS (910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive). Enjoy photos with Santa, festive crafts, hot […]
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 various seasonal customs from Victorian, Scandinavian, and German cultures. Join in the festive fun at Old World Wisconsin on December 7-8 and 14-15, 2024, from […]
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! These intricate and imaginative creations, crafted with care and expertise, bring holiday cheer to life through the artistry of MATC’s culinary students. Visitors of all ages […]
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, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
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 are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
December 8 from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm / December 22 from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm STORYTIME WITH SANTA Sunday, December 8 and Sunday, December 22 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Join us for a festive adventure with enchanting tales and holiday cheer. Santa will be sharing stories and spreading joy as the holiday magic […]
Santa is on tour before Christmas and is making Brush and Blooms in Thiensville an official stop! Come and join the magic. Each child will get an opportunity to meet Santa and receive a signed official certificate for meeting the real Santa! Brush and Blooms is also an official North Pole Express Christmas Letter […]
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. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 see classic holiday films, back on the big screen! Tickets start at only *$6. Start a new holiday tradition with Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern! Please note: […]
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 event website to confirm the latest details: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can reserve your spot online for convenience. Santa will be located on the lower level at Center Court. Special Events: […]
In the 1940's, in the town of Hammond, 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing for Christmas -- an official Red Ryder BB rifle. When he asks his mother for the BB gun for Christmas, she says, "No, you'll shoot your eye out". When he writes an essay about it at school his teacher gives him a […]
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 year of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back and more magical than ever! Journey into the Imaginarium to […]
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 and his friends in a story about embracing differences, filled with holiday cheer that’s perfect for kids and families alike. Shows run from November 29 […]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 In Concert The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI Ages: All Ages The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score as the film is […]
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 […]
December 5 - December 8 at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee WI December 5, 2024 @ 7:30 PM December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 PM December 7, 2024 @ 2:00 PM December 7, 2024 @ 7:30 PM December 8, 2024 @ 2:00 PM (For ages 8 & up) Please note: Dates and […]
Join us to watch the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train make its stop in Wauwatosa, located right next to the Homestead Realty office. From 3-4pm, with a non-perishable food donation you can visit and take pictures with Santa.The train arrives with live music from 4:15-4:45. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
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 magical Santa event in Milwaukee? Father Christmas Visits the Pabst Mansion is a cherished holiday tradition, perfect for families looking to celebrate the season with […]
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 once again proud to contribute to the festive atmosphere in downtown Milwaukee. Our “Holidays on The Hop” initiative, featuring live music, giveaways, and festive décor […]
Location: Downtown Waukesha Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024 Time: 4 PM Known for its heartwarming charm, Waukesha’s Christmas Parade is a long-standing tradition filled with community warmth and cheer. Picture a parade route lined with glowing lights, shimmering floats, and the sounds of cheerful holiday music filling the air. It’s a truly magical experience for […]
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 this weekend, inviting guests of all ages to immerse themselves in a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, enchanting experiences, and seasonal treats. Here you’ll […]
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7pm Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm 2024 Sessions June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22 from 3:30-5:30pm July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 from 5-7pm Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, […]
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 scattered throughout Downtown Milwaukee by hopping on a Jingle Bus tour, powered by KB Excursions. This 40-minute narrated tour highlights the main attractions of the […]
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 event website to confirm the latest details: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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