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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 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 […]
June 18: Join us to have fun with washi tape! Crafts include making washi tape flowers, washi tape magnets and decorating mini notebooks. August 13: Join us to make a variety of camp crafts including rock picture holders, threaded paper plate flowers, and mason jar lid suncatchers. These events are for children ages […]
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 […]
Each Tuesday, July 23rd through Tuesday, August 13th from 3:30pm - 6:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI (For ages 13-17) Every day is a new adventure with activities that may include hiking nature paths, climbing the rock wall, paddling on the river, biking city trails, and more! […]
When: 08/13/2024 4:30 pm Where: 620 S 76th St Milwaukee (located BEHIND the office building) Robyn's Nest is a program of Children's Hospital (CHW) that supplies new and gently used clothing, hygiene products, infant items, toys, books and other household goods free to the families within the foster care system as well as those identified to […]
Calling all kids and families! Stop by to tend the children's garden -- we'll pull weeds, harvest whatever is ripe, and learn together about gardening and growing. All ages welcome! An adult must accompany children under 12 (adult may be elsewhere in the garden but must remain on site). Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
August 13th & August 20th 4:30pm-6pm Join us on Tuesdays in August for Free Music Classes! It’s a mystery every week so you won’t want to miss it! You’ll spend 30 minutes learning a new musical instrument or skill! All you need to do is Sign-Up! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm at Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite. Please note: Dates and […]
08/13/2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden We're heading back to Green Power Garden on Tuesday, August 13th from 5:30-6:30 pm to help in the garden. Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program that donates all of their […]
Join county Extension Educators to discuss all things parenting, family and coping successfully in these modern times. Focus on Fathers provides a variety of family friendly topics for information sharing and opportunities for dads to be part of parent to parent support in a safe and inviting environment. We ask you to bring your willingness […]
Skyline Music Series - Tuesday Evenings July 9 - August 20 Skyline Music Series is located at the Selig-Joseph-Folz Amphitheater in Kadish Park, between North Ave and Reservoir Ave. 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: […]
Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View. Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]
2024 Tunes on Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion June 25 - After Hours July 16 - Saturday June Band July 30th - Kaleidoscope August 13 - The Hungry Williams Band Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Tuesdays in August - Movies start at 7pm Admission is FREE! Aug 6: "Sing" Aug 13: "Luca" Aug 20: "Finding Nemo" Aug 27: "PAW Patrol: The Movie" 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heartbeats of the City! Come take your lunch break and listen to some awesome live music at Red Arrow Park. Starting the first week of June, and continuing every Wednesday until September 4th, come on down with your co workers at 11:30 am for some of the areas best food trucks, and musicians! Please note: […]
11:30am-1pm at the Riverfront Plaza Under the Old Bus Depot 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 Summer Music Time MKE!)
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 […]
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 […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Wednesdays in July & August 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: (Let's Go See Some Live Music MKE!)
Joy Engine PRESENTS MKE RIVER ROUND UP 2024 CONCERT SERIES Join us to paddle the Milwaukee River while you enjoy spectacular tunes from an incredible lineup of musical performers. Each week, the first performer will board the Funktoon and team up with MKE Kayak Company and Indeed Brewing for an evening of groovin’ on the […]
Let's Play Ball with Miracle League Baseball The Miracle League through the YMCA allows people of all ABILITIES play organized baseball. Players with diverse-ABILITIES dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases, just like their peers in standard baseball leagues. This is a great chance for our SBK kids who love […]
Live at the Lakefront Returns! Wednesdays | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Free for All Ages | July 10–August 28 Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Wednesday, July 10| 5:30pm - 9:00pm | FREE Outdoor Music LIVE at the Lakefront returns in 2024 for a 15th season with free outdoor […]
Idle Isle Park Muskego WI Join us every Wednesday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day this summer to enjoy our thrilling production of "NASKI", coming to you live from "Idle Isle Raceway"! Don't miss our Junior Team Show 30 minutes prior to the Main Show! Concessions are available with cash or venmo payment accepted! […]
June 19 - August 14 / Hart Park Wauwatosa BUILDING A STRONG COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC Join your neighbors for fantastic evenings of live music under the stars! Located at the Hart Park Rotary Performance Pavilion on the corner of 68th and State Street in Wauwatosa, Tosa Tonight offers a diverse lineup of quality entertainment […]
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 […]
Lake Park - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee, WI Wonderful Wednesdays is a series of 7 free concerts geared for children and their families. These presentations will be held on Wednesdays from July 10 to August 21. It's Time for Fox and Branch! August 21st from 6:30 – 7:30 pm Please note: Dates […]
WED, JULY 24 at 8:00 pm & WED, AUGUST 14 at 8:00 pm Honey Creek Park 8405 W National Ave West Allis WI View your favorite classic movies on the big screen. Classics at the Creek caters to young adults and the young at heart. The movies will start promptly at 8pm on our video […]
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 […]
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 […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Thursdays @ 9am & 3pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Our Little Artists class provides the […]
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 […]
Thursdays in August from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! There is no better place to learn and play than a garden: you and your young person can explore colors, nature, reading, numbers, patterns, and science, all at your own pace. We'll have a few […]
Do you have a child ages 2-8 years old that enjoys animals and listening to stories? Then Storytime at Schallock is a perfect fit! Come to HAWS Schallock Center for Animals in Delafield to hear a story about an animal with that animal. A HAWS educator will lead this hour-long program for you and your […]
COMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR CHAGALL’S DEAD SOULS EXHIBIT JUNE 23, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm AUGUST 15, 2024 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Jewish Museum Milwaukee is thrilled to host this community day for anyone living in Milwaukee County to visit Chagall’s Dead Souls: A Satirical Account of Imperialist Russia for FREE! Please note: Dates and […]
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 […]
June 6 - August 29 every Thursday at 12pm-1pm Catch some live music during your lunch hour MKE! PNC presents Tunes @ Noon every Thursday at 12pm-1p! Soak up some sun, and enjoy great live music starting June 6th! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Calling all parents and caregivers! This virtual workshop focuses on emotional intelligence principles identified by John Gottman and his colleagues such as emotion coaching, permissive, dismissive, and disapproving styles of dealing with children’s emotions. All parents are welcome. REGISTER HERE!
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 […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Thursdays @ 9am & 3pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Our Little Artists class provides the […]
Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts , Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursday, MAY 30 through OCTOBER 3, 2024 Thursdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm with live music from 5pm - 7:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Thursdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are […]
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