Milwaukee, WI weekend events for babies & toddlers (0–2)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30pm–4:45pm

Germantown Christmas Festival Parade & Christmas in the Park

Firemen's Park — Germantown · Washington Co. · Milwaukee County suburbs

Hawaiian Christmas-themed parade followed by Christmas in the Park with pictures with Santa, costumed characters, stilt walkers and free hot chocolate.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Parade 1:30pm; park activities 2-4:45pm. Kids' Jingle Bell Dash and 5K the same day.

Details at Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 10am–5pm

BrainExpo: Milwaukee's Free Neuroscience Festival

MCW Alumni Center — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Two-day hands-on brain science festival with Milwaukee neuroscientists, plus a Brain Playground of games, crafts and demos for kids.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at BrainExpo ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Dec 13 · 9am–3:30pm

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Discovery World ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

From Milwaukee Public Library, Wauwatosa Public Library and Waukesha Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amBaby Time (ages 0-12 mo.) · Wauwatosa Public Library, Wauwatosa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby & Toddler Storytime & Playgroup · Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Story Time · Bay View Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Play and Learn - Veterinarian · Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMini Makers · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyStory Time · At 2 Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Waukesha branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Washington Park Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Center Street Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am

Library event page →

3pmReel Fridays at Atkinson · Atkinson Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

9:30amSpecial Olympics Young Athletes · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education · Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Play and Learn - Pizza Parlor · Central Library, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmBrush Hour · Villard Square Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmGames on Sundays at Tippe! · Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 1

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Downtown Milwaukee — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Free downtown light displays.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Milwaukee Downtown ↗

Nov 20 – Nov 22

Holiday Folk Fair International

Exposition Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park — West Allis · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee County suburbs

83rd annual celebration of world cultures with food, music, dance and folk traditions from southeastern Wisconsin's communities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $16 ages 8-61 at the gate; kids 7 and under free; 62+ $14
Indoors

Fri 2-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm.

Details at Holiday Folk Fair International ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 22 · 9am–3:30pm

Sci-Fi Family Day

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Sunday, November 22, 2026 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Join our celebration of all things science fiction and embark on an educational odyssey at Discovery World’s Sci-Fi Family…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Discovery World ↗

Nov 14 – Dec 13 · 9am–3:30pm

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Discovery World ↗

Library storytimes & programs (15, free)

From Milwaukee Public Library, Wauwatosa Public Library and Waukesha Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

9:30amBaby Time (ages 0-12 mo.) · Wauwatosa Public Library, Wauwatosa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby & Toddler Storytime & Playgroup · Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Story Time · Bay View Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMini Makers · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyStory Time · At 2 Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Waukesha branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Washington Park Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Center Street Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am

Library event page →

Saturday, Nov 21

9:30amSpecial Olympics Young Athletes · Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amFamily Yoga with Cultivate Yoga MKE · Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amABC Academy · Central Library, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education · Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmThe Journey of Caregiving · Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMASTERing LEGO · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPop-In Play · Center Street Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmFamily Fun Films · Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1pmGames on Sundays at Tippe! · Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHanukkah Celebration Story Time · Wauwatosa Public Library, Wauwatosa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 1

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Downtown Milwaukee — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Free downtown light displays.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Milwaukee Downtown ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Dec 13 · 9am–3:30pm

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Discovery World ↗

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Milwaukee Public Library, Wauwatosa Public Library and Waukesha Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amStory Time · Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

9:30amSpecial Olympics Young Athletes · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amCaregiving: A Family Affair · Villard Square Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amABC Academy · Central Library, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 1

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Downtown Milwaukee — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Free downtown light displays.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Milwaukee Downtown ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Dec 6 · 10am–2pm

Code & Create Day

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Sunday, December 6, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Your entire family is invited to scroll down to Code & Create Day to investigate the amazing world of coding and spark your…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Discovery World ↗

Nov 14 – Dec 13 · 9am–3:30pm

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at Discovery World ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Milwaukee Public Library, Wauwatosa Public Library and Waukesha Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

9:30amBaby Time (ages 0-12 mo.) · Wauwatosa Public Library, Wauwatosa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby Story Time · Bay View Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMini Makers · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · times varyStory Time · At 2 Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Waukesha branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Washington Park Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Center Street Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am

Library event page →

Saturday, Dec 5

9:30amSpecial Olympics Young Athletes · Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amFamily Yoga with Cultivate Yoga MKE · Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education · Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Play and Learn - Dinosaur Dig · Central Library, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amHoliday Visit with Black Santa · Villard Square Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmWinter Solstice Lanterns · East Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmFamily Flicks · Bay View Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMASTERing LEGO · Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

1pmGames on Sundays at Tippe! · Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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55 events tagged for babies & toddlers (0–2) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026