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.
The Moonlit Movies series takes place in Fowler Park in downtown Oconomowoc on June 13, July 11 and August 15. Movie Starts at Dusk! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Movie Time MKE!)
Enjoy music, food trucks and family-friendly fun in Sherman Park every Thursday evening from June 6 through September 26 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm! A detailed schedule is on its way. Plan to attend and bring the whole family. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Summertime S’mores on Thursday, August 15th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Free for everyone. Just stop by! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Family Outside Time […]
Música del Lago 2024! FREE Latin Music Performance Series Thursdays at Colectivo Lakefront at 6 pm Colectivo Coffee and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UW-Milwaukee are excited to announce the return of our Música del Lago concert series at Colectivo's Lakefront cafe! This series highlights some of our city's finest Latin […]
Looking for some free, family fun this summer? The Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club can help! Come on out to see your fast, flashy and high-flying Pewaukee Gators at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee every Thursday night, as the club celebrates its 40th anniversary! WHAT: Free water ski show WHEN: Every Thursday night, through Labor Day […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
MPS Summer Playground Program at Select Parks Dates: Now - August 16th Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Locations: CLARKE SQUARE 2330 W Vieau Place, Milwaukee WI 53204 HARRIET TUBMAN PARK 4750 N 48th St Milwaukee WI 53218 LUCILLE BERRIAN PARK 3629 N 16th St Milwaukee WI 53206 MITCHELL PARK 2200 W Pierce St Milwaukee […]
2024 Roving Activities Playground Schedule This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is bringing fun and interesting activities directly to our playgrounds! Returning this summer will be Milwaukee Recreation's Rec. 'N' Roll Mobile, as well as partnerships with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation, Milwaukee Public Library, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and Artists Working in Education (AWE). All playgrounds are […]
Fridays June 7 / June 21 / July 12 / July 26 / August 16 / August 30 / September 13 / September 27 from 5 - 8 pm Celebrate summer with Food Truck Fridays at the West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Ave. from 5 - 8 pm! Milwaukee’s best food trucks will gather […]
Free music in the summer air at BAYSHORE? It’s sure to strike a chord! BAYSHORE is thrilled to present the fifth annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series presented by OnMilwaukee and 96.5 WKLH. Every Friday until Aug. 23, guests can enjoy free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES Friday, July 12 - Operation Rec begins at 6 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm Friday, August 16 - Operation Rec begins at 6 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm West Allis Athletic Complex 11601 W Lincoln Ave Milwaukee WI 53227 The West Allis Athletic Complex is […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 9 am-Noon Fondy Market 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 2024 Market Season: EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 11th - June 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays July 6th - October 31st from 7:00am to 2:00pm LATE SEASON Saturdays November 2nd-16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Please […]
We are open from 7:30 - noon every Saturday Morning from May 4th through October 26th. The farmers market sets up in the front parking lot of Brookfield Central High School, 16900 W Gebhardt Road. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
South Shore Park 2900 South Shore Drive Milwaukee WI The best of local in the best of locale. Nearly 25 years celebrating farm fresh and local food along the shores of Lake Michigan at the South Shore Park in Bay View, Milwaukee. JUNE 15 through OCTOBER 26, 2024 Saturdays 8:00am to Noon Please note: Dates […]
8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Family […]
The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is an open-air, producer-only public market that operates every Saturday, May through October Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Family Farmers Market Time MKE!)
Saturdays Now through September 28 from 8am - Noon The Village of Greendale is a charming, historic suburb of Milwaukee, WI. Markets are held weekly on the picturesque Broad Street, providing a central location for residents and visitors to gather and support local entrepreneurs and access fresh produce, bakery items, and homemade goods. Join us […]
Bring your friends and family to this art workshop! Stitch together some masterpieces using recycled Colectivo burlap bags and embroidery hoops, floss and plastic needles. For the young ones, they’ll have designs punched on cardboard that they can stitch using yarn! Live Music Performance: Bella Brundage National Coffee Month at ProspectEnjoy new events every Saturday […]
Join us for the 2024 Season of the Oak Creek Farmers Market! Dates: Saturdays, May 11 through October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Drexel Town Square 361 W Town Square Way Oak Creek WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
August 17 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maglio Tomato Building 4287 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee WI Join Kids Impact Community to help Groundwork Milwaukee prepare their gardens at the urban farm “hoop houses” in Glendale! Volunteers will cultivate, plant, water, and harvest fresh produce such as tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and kale that will […]
The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th, 2024, 10am to 5pm each day! Outdoors in beautiful Fowler Park next to a sparkling lake. Rain or Shine, 110 Juried Fine Artists Showing, 3 stages of family entertainment, Childrens Art Area, Good food, free admission, free shuttle busses to parking areas, […]
Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) at its annual Art & Chalk Fest—a live arts weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 17–18 in West Bend, WI. This FREE, outdoor, live arts festival is set amidst the museum’s four-acre campus and features artists from the Wisconsin arts community. Please note: Dates and times […]
Center Street Daze Festival Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Center Street, from Humboldt to Holton Join us for the annual Center Street Daze Festival, a true celebration of our vibrant community! This fun family event has something for everyone, so bring the kiddos and enjoy a day packed […]
The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
Saturday, August 17 from 2 pm to 10 pm Hoancoming is a fundraising event that celebrates Milwaukee’s beautiful waterways and the iconic Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge. The Hoan, as it’s affectionally called, is a symbol of pride and unity for the city of Milwaukee and a giant welcome sign for visitors near and far. Hoancoming […]
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Night Movie in Veterans Park Movies Start At Dusk Gift of Wings and Milwaukee County Parks are excited to announce the Free Summer Night Movie Series in Milwaukee's Veterans Park! Bring your blankets and chairs out to Milwaukee's Veterans Park and enjoy this family friendly movie! Gift of Wings will be […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 9 am-Noon Fondy Market 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 2024 Market Season: EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 11th - June 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays July 6th - October 31st from 7:00am to 2:00pm LATE SEASON Saturdays November 2nd-16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Please […]
JUNE 2-30, JULY 21-28, AUGUST 4-25, SEPTEMBER 8-29, 2024 9 am – 1 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Shop Local MKE!)
It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October 10 am - 2 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Picnic Time MKE!)
Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]
The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th, 2024, 10am to 5pm each day! Outdoors in beautiful Fowler Park next to a sparkling lake. Rain or Shine, 110 Juried Fine Artists Showing, 3 stages of family entertainment, Childrens Art Area, Good food, free admission, free shuttle busses to parking areas, […]
Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) at its annual Art & Chalk Fest—a live arts weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 17–18 in West Bend, WI. This FREE, outdoor, live arts festival is set amidst the museum’s four-acre campus and features artists from the Wisconsin arts community. Please note: Dates and times […]
Join us for the 6th Annual Jewish Food Festival! Ordering can only be done on festival grounds. Looking forward to seeing you there August 18th and 19th 2024! CLICK HERE for more information!
Join us on Sundays in August from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Hop Summer Nights Milwaukee Intermodal Station, 433 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 Sunday, August 18, 2024, 4-6 pm Admission: FREE Climb aboard Milwaukee’s FREE streetcar and enjoy live jazz music from local pianist JL Russell and his Smoothwalk jazz group. “Hopsicles” from Pete’s Pops will be free to all riders, while supplies last. […]
Join us for the 6th Annual Jewish Food Festival! Ordering can only be done on festival grounds. Looking forward to seeing you there August 18th and 19th 2024! CLICK HERE for more information!
Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm - Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm - Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]
Lake Park - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee, WI In 2024, Lake Park Friends is proud to present the 26th season of Musical Mondays. Presenter Jeff Bentoff has arranged another fantastic and diverse roster of talented musicians to make Monday a day to look forward to in the summer. The 8 free Monday concerts […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Tuesdays, June 4th-July 31st @10-10:30am Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]
Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm - Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm - Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen Tuesdays from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Mitchell Street Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI "You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food. Each weekly session will include a hands-on cooking lesson that focuses on […]
Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say "Oui! Je parle francais!" Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesdays, October 1, 15, 22, 29 from 3:30pm - 5:00 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI French Club for kids! Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say “Oui! Je parle francais!” Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to […]
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