# Betty Brinn Children's Museum Holiday Merriment & Seasonal STEAM > Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 31 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - Ages: Designed for children ages 10 and under and their families - Price: $13 per person; free for children under 1; museum members free - Organizer: Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Official page: https://www.bbcmkids.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/betty-brinn-children-s-museum-holiday-merriment-and-seasonal-steam--listing-251862fd0434676b23737c86 ## About Specially curated for early learners and young children, Betty Brinn Children's Museum celebrates the holiday season with Holiday Merriment and hands-on winter STEAM activities. Located on Milwaukee's lakefront, the museum features special festive Maker Space workshops where young creators can construct miniature gingerbread architecture from cardboard and craft supplies, experiment with artificial sensory snow, and build geometric snowflake sculptures. Toddlers can explore festive holiday dress-up in the Pretend Play Village, while families enjoy winter-themed storytimes and seasonal sing-alongs. The museum also hosts dedicated Sensory-Friendly Holiday Play Sessions with lowered sound levels, dimmed lighting, and trained staff, ensuring that children of all sensory abilities can enjoy the wonder of the holiday season. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible facility with elevator access from O'Donnell Park parking garage; stroller parking area available inside. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing room with a glider rocker; multiple family restrooms equipped with step stools and changing stations. • Age Suitability: Tailored specifically for infants, toddlers, and children up to age 10 with their caregivers. • Sensory Tips: Calm sensory room available; low-stimulation holiday play sessions held on select weekend mornings. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Holiday Show at the Mitchell Park Domes](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/holiday-show-at-the-mitchell-park-domes--listing-737a7dbdda4395a03d425ae0) — Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Mitchell Park Domes · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 28. The Show Dome's seasonal holiday floral display opens November 21 after the dome closes November 9-20 to install it; the Desert and Tropical domes stay open during the… - [Mitchell Park Domes Holiday Floral Show & Garden Trains](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/mitchell-park-domes-holiday-floral-show-and-garden-trains--listing-86487feaf7d1e541f71937bd) — Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes) · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 7. Escape the Wisconsin winter freeze into the lush, heated warmth of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory for the annual Holiday Floral Show inside the Show Dome… - [Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival & Jingle Bus Tour](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival-and-jingle-bus-tour--listing-647a8a2d6574dc4e67f882b2) — Nov 19 – Jan 1 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Pere Marquette Park & Downtown Milwaukee · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 5. Downtown Milwaukee sparkles with holiday magic during the six-week Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival. Families can climb aboard the beloved Jingle Bus at 3rd Street Market Hall… - [Holiday Folk Fair International](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/holiday-folk-fair-international--listing-c48b6782b1f46e2f7857f010) — Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, West Allis · All ages · From $16 · checked Oct 30. Three-day festival of the region's cultures with food, dance and music from dozens of ethnic groups, plus a Children's Area where young people explore their heritage. Kids 7 and… - [Annual Pfister Hotel Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/annual-pfister-hotel-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-df757d4a9ff344a1fc8ba941) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · The Pfister Hotel · All ages · checked Oct 30. Santa lights the Pfister's big lobby tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving, with warm drinks and holiday treats. Guests are asked to bring non-perishable food for Hunger Task… - [Wauwatosa Village Holiday Tree Lighting & Family Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/wauwatosa-village-holiday-tree-lighting-and-family-celebration--listing-177ef686f683512b6aa75ebe) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Pocket Park at Root Common, Wauwatosa · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. Historic Wauwatosa Village comes alive with traditional holiday cheer during the annual Tosa Village Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony. Families congregate at the picturesque Root… ## More for families - [Things to do with kids at Betty Brinn Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/venues/betty-brinn-children-s-museum) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/venues/betty-brinn-children-s-museum.md) - [Things to do with kids in Milwaukee County, WI](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/counties/milwaukee-county-wi) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/counties/milwaukee-county-wi.md) - [Christmas lights and holiday events for kids in Milwaukee](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/christmas.md) - [Thanksgiving break with kids in Milwaukee](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/thanksgiving) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/thanksgiving.md) - [Things to do with kids in Milwaukee — November 2026](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/events/2026-11) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/events/2026-11.md) - [This weekend in Milwaukee](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Milwaukee](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee.md)