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Milwaukee, WI family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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Sat, Nov 28 · 10am–4pm

Milwaukee Makers Market

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Select Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Milwaukee Makers Market is a celebration of the city’s creators and our local community.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
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Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–1:30pm

Storytime with Santa

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Saturday, November 28, 2026 & Sunday, December 20, 2026 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Join us in the theater for Storytime with Santa at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm.

  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
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Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 10am–12:15pm

Animal Encounters

Discovery World — Milwaukee · Milwaukee Co. · Milwaukee

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
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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
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Library storytimes & programs (6, 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

10:30amABC Academy · Central Library, Milwaukee 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
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11 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 7 free and 10 indoors.

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