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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Free Family Nature Club in West Bend

Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together. Park and meet […]

Free

Let’s Celebrate Craft Club Party in Mequon: Friendsgiving Craft Night

Let's Celebrate, LLC Party Studio 11122 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

Join Us for a Special Night of Crafting and Fun with Friends! Create lasting memories and beautiful crafts together in this special Thanksgiving-themed event.   Activities:  Gratitude Spinning Wheel Friendship […]

$41

Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE: LEGO Holiday Build

Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for a Holiday themed LEGO build event. Each participant will receive a train snow globe mini Lego kit to build in store or take home with […]

Free

Hartford Christmas Parade

Downtown Hartford 33 N Main Street, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States

There’s lots of fun for everyone at the Hartford Christmas Parade! Join in on the fun at this annual FREE family-friendly event! Parade steps off at 3:00 pm! There will […]

Free

Storytime with a Police Officer at the Menomonee Falls Library

Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us for a special storytime featuring a member from the Menomonee Falls Police Department! We'll learn about how police officers help our community and take a look inside of […]

Free

Babbling Babes x Neighbor Art Studio Mom+Me Bracelet Making

NEIGHBOR art studio 2201 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Create a friendship bracelet with your little one in the coziest art studio around, and wear it as a daily reminder of your special bond. Best suited for ages 2-6 […]

$12

Germantown Christmas Parade

Village of Germantown

Join us for the annual Christmas Parade for the Village of Germantown. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to join us for a fun parade. Enjoy early Christmas festivities before […]

Free

Germantown Christmas Festival

Firemen's Park W162N11870 Park Ave, Germantown, WI, United States

Join us after the Christmas Parade at Firemen's Park in Germantown! All activities are FREE unless otherwise noted.   2:00—4:45PMPictures with SantaHot Chocolate from Latitude CafeCoffee from Latitude CafeCandy Land […]

Free

BAYSHORE Season to Sparkle Holiday Celebration

The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

Celebrate more at Bayshore! Bring your holiday spirit to Bayshore's 5th annual Season to Sparkle Holiday Celebration on Friday, November 22 from 5:00 - 7:00pm!   The festivities will be […]

Free

Painting with Santa at Glaze Pottery Thiensville

Glaze Pottery 149 Green Bay Rd, Thiensville, WI, United States

It's that time again when Santa makes a visit to glaze!  On November 24th, we will be hosting the same fantastic event with stations both at glaze and next door […]

$98

Family Nature Club in Fox Point

Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together. Park and meet […]

Free

Turkey Tot Thanksgiving Party at A Kid At Heart Playland

A Kid At Heart Playland W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, United States

Join us for A Kid at Heart Playland’s 3rd Annual Turkey Tot Thanksgiving Party!    Calling all kids! School is out, and it’s time to celebrate the season of gratitude! […]

$18
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

Small Business Saturday and Tree Lighting in Menomonee Falls

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

Celebrate small businesses in downtown Menomonee Falls and shop local for all your holiday gifts.   This event will have: *Wagon rides*Entertainment in Centennial Plaza*Hot chocolate and fun treats to […]

Free

Grafton Christmas Parade

Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in Grafton.

Free

Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE: Winter Story Time

Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Winter Story Time! They will be reading a couple of stories and doing a related activity! 

Free

The Polar Express (2004) at the Rosebud Cinema Wauwatosa

Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

A young boy lies awake in his room one snowy Christmas Eve, excited and alert. Breathing silently. Hardly moving. Waiting. He's listening for a sound he's afraid that he might […]

$10 – $12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Paint Party 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 day of creativity and bonding with your loved ones. Let your inner artist shine as you create masterpieces together! Date: Wed Dec 04 2024 Time: 12:00 […]

$25

Infant Massage Class at The Play Retreat Mequon

The Play Retreat 1406 W Mequon Road, Mequon, United States

Join us for an infant massage class led by Angie Biersch who has led hundreds of families in this class over the years. Come learn and socialize at The Play […]

$35

Frosty Fest at Goldfish Swim School BAYSHORE

Goldfish Swim School - Glendale 540 W Silver Spring Drive, Glendale, United States

Join us on December 6th for a fun-filled evening to bring in the Holiday Cheer! We will have crafts, activities, raffles, and of course...swimming! Choose between two swim times, 4:00pm--5:00pm […]

$5

Gingerbread House Competition at Let’s Celebrate Party Studio in Mequon

Let's Celebrate, LLC Party Studio 11122 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

Let’s Deck the Gingerbread Houses! Release your inner designer and let your creativity shine in our Gingerbread House Competition! Open to all young crafters (suggested for ages 4-7), this festive […]

$40

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