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.

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Santa and Reindeer Visit in Germantown

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Holiday Events

Santa at Southridge Mall Milwaukee

Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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. […]

$26 – $60

Kids Paint Party (Santa) at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space

Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of painting and holiday cheer. Kids will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and paint their very own festive Santa Claus masterpiece. […]

$25
Event Series 2024 Open Houses

One More Milwaukee Fire Museum Open House!

Milwaukee Fire Historical Society and Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Arthur Christmas (2011) at the Rosebud Cinema Wauwatosa

Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

"Arthur Christmas" at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech […]

$10 – $12
Event Series 2024 Holiday Events

Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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, […]

$6 – $9
Event Series Family Movies 2024-2025

Moana 2 at the Avalon Theater Bayview

Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside […]

$10 – $12

Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2024 Holiday Events

Snow Globe Holiday Festival at Ballpark Commons

Ballpark Commons 7044 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI, United States

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 […]

$30 – $50

Christmas Parade in West Bend

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Family Movies 2024-2025

Moana 2 at the Avalon Theater Bayview

Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside […]

$10 – $12

Exploring Lab at Little Sprouts Shorewood

Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and […]

$25

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

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, […]

$23
Event Series 2024 Holiday Events

Santa at Southridge Mall Milwaukee

Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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. […]

$26 – $60

Cedarburg Tree Lighting

Cedarburg Community Center W63 N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

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