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 Introducing Zoo Year’s Eve, a unique New Year’s Eve celebration at the Milwaukee County Zoo. This special occasion transforms the zoo into a luminous wonderland […]
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 their menorahs at home alongside the Hoan. Candle Lighting Schedule: December 25 at 6:00 p.m. – Lighting of the Shamash (helper candle) and first candle December […]
Location: All Milwaukee Wave games take place a the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, unless otherwise noted. Milwaukee Wave vs. Kansas City Comets Date: December 7th at 6:05 PM Milwaukee Wave vs. Baltimore Blast Date: December 20th at 6:35 PM Milwaukee Wave vs. Dallas Sidekicks Date: December 28th at 6:05 PM Milwaukee Wave vs. Dallas Sidekicks December […]
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 are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Join us for a festive Moms’ Night Out at Camp Bar (Shorewood). As always, Babbling Babes (Milwaukee's largest moms social group) events are welcoming spaces to make new connections, so many moms come solo and make new connections at our events. This event is for moms of all ages and kinds (foster moms, stepmoms, moms […]
December 28, 2024 at 7:00pm The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Travel back in time with A Christmas Story, as Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) hosts a screening and a Q&A, sharing stories from the set. This event also supports Toys for Tots, with raffle prizes like the iconic leg lamp—making it a nostalgic, feel-good evening […]
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 […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday and Saturday night. All ages are welcome, no drop-offs allowed! A GLOW T-shirt MUST be worn in […]
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 […]
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 p.m. It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo offers a week of free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Visit the Zoo […]
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 adaptations. Feel the furs that cover arctic animals, discover how to tell apart horns, tusks, and antlers, and explore the differences between the mammoths and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families […]
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 favorite sport. Date: Sun Dec 29 2024 Time: 12:00 PM Location: 5706 N Centerpark Way Get ready for an exciting day of painting, games, and football-themed activities. This […]
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!)
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 […]
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 show is filled with unforgettable characters, humor, dancing, drama, and a whole lot of heart. All that and two dozen of Milwaukee’s finest youth performers, […]
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 at The Brumder Mansion. Hosted by Magicians & Comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers. Doors open 20 minutes before […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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. Lite Brite Wall, Glow Games, Giant Menorah Lighting, Illuminated Swings, Glow Dreidel Lounge, LED See Saw, Choo Choo Train Rides, and free hot drinks and […]
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, a light-filled boat ride to Santa’s secret lakeside hideaway. Running for the 7th year, this seasonal attraction begins the day after Thanksgiving and continues through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 this weekend at Country Christmas, a mile-long trail with more than one million holiday lights, including the 200-foot Bearville Tunnel with 30,000 computerized lights. Afterward, […]
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 p.m. (Gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Admission: Adults $20; Children (3-12) $18; Children (2 and Under) FREE. Save $2 per ticket when you purchase in […]
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 Introducing Zoo Year’s Eve, a unique New Year’s Eve celebration at the Milwaukee County Zoo. This special occasion transforms the zoo into a luminous wonderland […]
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 their menorahs at home alongside the Hoan. Candle Lighting Schedule: December 25 at 6:00 p.m. – Lighting of the Shamash (helper candle) and first candle December […]
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 are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 the school year, we offer full-day childcare at all five of our full-facility branches. The School’s Out Fun Day program keeps kids busy! Students […]
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! With heroic action, catchy tunes and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering! Please […]
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 […]
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 and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 p.m. It’s the season of giving, and the Zoo offers a week of free daytime admission to thank guests for their support. Visit the Zoo […]
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, check, or card. Parents are required to stay, and an online waiver is required. $10 for ages 2-12, $5 for 1 year olds, infants […]
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 adaptations. Feel the furs that cover arctic animals, discover how to tell apart horns, tusks, and antlers, and explore the differences between the mammoths and […]
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 9 am-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger […]
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 […]
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 Wednesday 12/11 at 11:00am - Let It Snow- $5.00/person Wednesday 12/18 at 11:00am - Mystery of the Christmas Star - $5.00/person SATURDAY SHOWS 12/7, 12/14, […]
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 23rd at 1pm- Cosmic Questions - $5.00/person December 26th at 11am- Our Place in Space - $5.00/person December 26th at 1pm- Season of Light - […]
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!)
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, a light-filled boat ride to Santa’s secret lakeside hideaway. Running for the 7th year, this seasonal attraction begins the day after Thanksgiving and continues through […]
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 […]
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 this weekend at Country Christmas, a mile-long trail with more than one million holiday lights, including the 200-foot Bearville Tunnel with 30,000 computerized lights. Afterward, […]
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 p.m. (Gates close at 8:15 p.m.) Admission: Adults $20; Children (3-12) $18; Children (2 and Under) FREE. Save $2 per ticket when you purchase in […]
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 Introducing Zoo Year’s Eve, a unique New Year’s Eve celebration at the Milwaukee County Zoo. This special occasion transforms the zoo into a luminous wonderland […]
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 their menorahs at home alongside the Hoan. Candle Lighting Schedule: December 25 at 6:00 p.m. – Lighting of the Shamash (helper candle) and first candle December […]
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