FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About Milwaukee

FEATURED EVENTS

New Year's Eve at Noon at Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Can't stay up 'til midnight? We've got you covered! Ring in 2026 early during our annual celebration. Enjoy a live DJ and dance party with Kid Boogie Down, face painting, festive programming (confetti poppers, wishing wand noisemakers, party hats) and an exciting countdown to the beach ball drop at noon! Let the whole family celebrate together in a fun, kid-friendly environment!
Dates: 
12/31/2025
9 am - 2 pm
Location: 
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
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East Troy Lights

Take a trip to downtown East Troy this December for Dazzling Interactive Light Tunnels, Hot Chocolate, Cookie Decorating & Holiday Performances! Watch the lights come to life with the new immersive "East Troy Lights Live!" every Friday & Saturday or grab a wand, a comic, and start The Candy Cane Adventure! Take control the lights and help us make the magic! Visit our website to learn more about each event.
Dates: 
12/14/2025
12/15/2025
12/16/2025
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Location: 
2888 Main Street, East Troy, WI, USA
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Harlem Globetrotters - MILWAUKEE, WI

We’re pushing the limits of basketball and having even more fun. Don’t miss the one and only Harlem Globetrotters in an all-new tour. There will be new high-flying dunks, hilarious stunts, a new record-breaking attempt and unforgettable family moments.
Dates: 
12/26/2025
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Location: 
Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. 4th Street , Milwaukee WI, 53203
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Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest!

Escape the cold and step into Winter in the Tropics: Family Fun Fest! This festival brings warmth, wonder, and hands-on discovery to families during winter break — a morning designed to spark curiosity and connection in our Tropical Dome. This year’s event is bigger, brighter, and even more immersive. Kids can blend their own tropical smoothies, meet our famous dart frogs with Rainforest Rick, and explore a real beehive learning station that celebrates the tiny pollinators that help our world grow. Families can enjoy a mix of activities, crafts, games, tropical fruit tasting, and a take-home kit to keep learning going at home.
Dates: 
12/30/2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 
524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee, WI, 53215
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Christmas Celebration Brunch at the Pfister Hotel

A Pfister Christmas brunch begins with a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary in our newly-renovated Grand Ballroom. Following cocktails, enjoy a spectacular buffet featuring a delicious assortment of fresh seafood, Wisconsin's finest cheeses, carved meats, omelets made-to-order, holiday salads and starters, a vast array of mouth-watering entrées, and decadent desserts loved by big and small Elves alike.
Dates: 
12/25/2025
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: 
The Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
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