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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.
Thursday, October 17 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Free for everyone & All Ages! Come enjoy the moon and some mallows with us! With the moon illuminated at 94.4%, we're glowing about this s'mores combo night. Check out the moon through a telescope then […]
Crafternoon Friday, October 18 from 3:30-5 pm Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Arts, crafts & creativity time for children. 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.
Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society 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: (Seeing Stars MKE)
Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | October 18 - 20 Experience Native American culture at Baird Center this weekend during Hunting Moon Pow Wow. From October 18-20, head to the convention center for a three-day celebration of excitement, music and dance. Admission is free and open to everyone! Friday, October 18th: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 […]
Oak Creek Fall Festival October 19 | 9 am - 4 pm Location: Drexel Town Square 361 W Town Square Way Oak Creek WI Oak Creek Fall Festival is a harvest tradition in Drexel Town Square! It's an outdoor event to celebrate everything autumn. This family-friendly event includes food & drinks, live music, vendors and […]
Story Time at Fall Fest at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 10/19/2024 from 9:30 - 9:50 am and 10:30-10:50 am Ages 2-6, with an adult, though all ages are welcome Bring your stuffed animal friend for crafts, a story time, and a stuffed animal sleepover at the library. Wearing […]
Join us for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book with a matching craft and coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-6 years. Can't wait to see you and celebrate the Halloween season! October 12: Room on the Broom October 19: If You Give a Mouse a […]
Join us for a fun and festive day at our First Annual Pumpkin Patch Event! This event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends along to enjoy the fall vibes. Date: October 19th Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: 217 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay What to Expect: Pick […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St Milwaukee WI Take it Outside Day - Fishing in the Valley (For everyone) Bring friends and family to learn the basics of fishing in the Menomonee River! We will have 2 catch and release […]
Cave Explorers Saturday, October 19 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Caves are so cool! Let's explore these natural wonders with a fun read-aloud, some science experiments, and a building challenge. Can you construct the tallest stalagmite or the strongest stalagtite? Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Trick-or-Treat at the CornersSaturday, October 19, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Admission: FREECostumes are encouraged for all ages at this FREE event! Activities will include live music with Kid Boogie Down in Market Square, trick-or-treating at participating businesses, face painting, and spooky pop-up activities, including a meet and greet with Disney princesses! Please note: Dates and times […]
Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the annual Fall Fest event at Center Street Park! There will be family fun, drinks, and music. Come spend an afternoon at the park with neighbors and friends as we welcome in the Fall season! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th / 11:00am - 6:00pm Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd Waukesha WI We are excited to announce a brand new event coming this fall to the greater Milwaukee area, The Halloween Hoopla. Get ready for fun filled weekends at our family-friendly Halloween festival taking place at the Waukesha […]
Haunted Halloween SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | FUN FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! This family-friendly Halloween event is geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer Avenue, where businesses from Park to Webster will be hand out trick-or-treats for both children and adults. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | October 18 - 20 Experience Native American culture at Baird Center this weekend during Hunting Moon Pow Wow. From October 18-20, head to the convention center for a three-day celebration of excitement, music and dance. Admission is free and open to everyone! Friday, October 18th: […]
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 […]
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!)
October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th / 11:00am - 6:00pm Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd Waukesha WI We are excited to announce a brand new event coming this fall to the greater Milwaukee area, The Halloween Hoopla. Get ready for fun filled weekends at our family-friendly Halloween festival taking place at the Waukesha […]
Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | October 18 - 20 Experience Native American culture at Baird Center this weekend during Hunting Moon Pow Wow. From October 18-20, head to the convention center for a three-day celebration of excitement, music and dance. Admission is free and open to everyone! Friday, October 18th: […]
Come and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 16th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. Daytime rides are offered at no charge. Donations to the club are appreciated. […]
Join us on Sundays in October 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 the […]
Join the entire Jewish community as we celebrate Sukkot at the annual Sukkot Street Party! There will be festive fun for adults and kids alike! LED Dance Floor | Rides | Carnival Games | Bungee Jump | Face Paint | Balloon Twisting | Strolling Entertainment | Bubble Extravaganza | Roaming Photo Booth | Airbrushing […]
10/21/2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Can you complete all of the puzzles in under an hour during our escape room challenge? Join us in completing some activities, puzzles, and challenges during this event. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take […]
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 […]
Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot! At 10:00 am on Tuesday: May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October […]
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 […]
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 […]
HalloWings in Gazebo Park5602 Broad St Greendale WIgiftofwings.comGift of Wings will host HalloWings in Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village from Oct. 22-27. Carve a free pumpkin and leave it on display through Halloween to watch it glow with the other 500 spook-tacular pumpkins. There will also be games, music, food and beverages, free candy […]
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 […]
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 […]
HalloWings in Gazebo Park5602 Broad St Greendale WIgiftofwings.comGift of Wings will host HalloWings in Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village from Oct. 22-27. Carve a free pumpkin and leave it on display through Halloween to watch it glow with the other 500 spook-tacular pumpkins. There will also be games, music, food and beverages, free candy […]
Dates: October 23-26, 2024 Locale: Old Schoolhouse Park Details: Carve your pumpkin at home and bring it back before Wednesday, October 23! Music, food and beer tent each night from 6-9 pm. Entertainment: Wednesday: Pat McCurdy Join us for an entertaining evening with Pat McCurdy, known for his engaging performances and unique blend of humor […]
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 […]
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 for a spooky good time on Thursday October 24th from 4-7pm for trick-or-treat in Downtown Menomonee Falls. Participating businesses will host Trick-or-Treat for the kiddos! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please check […]
The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Begin with trick-or-treating at Thiensville businesses from 4-6 pm, then head to Thiensville Village Park for a Trunk-or-Treat (NEW!). There will also be food trucks, a DJ spinning spooky/fun tunes, family-friendly games and activities, raffle prizes, and of course .... more candy! This event is FREE. […]
HalloWings in Gazebo Park5602 Broad St Greendale WIgiftofwings.comGift of Wings will host HalloWings in Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village from Oct. 22-27. Carve a free pumpkin and leave it on display through Halloween to watch it glow with the other 500 spook-tacular pumpkins. There will also be games, music, food and beverages, free candy […]
Dates: October 23-26, 2024 Locale: Old Schoolhouse Park Details: Carve your pumpkin at home and bring it back before Wednesday, October 23! Music, food and beer tent each night from 6-9 pm. Entertainment: Wednesday: Pat McCurdy Join us for an entertaining evening with Pat McCurdy, known for his engaging performances and unique blend of humor […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class Friday, September 13th / Friday, September 27th / Friday, October 11th / Friday, October 25th / Friday, November 8th / Friday, November 22nd / Friday, January 10th / Friday, January 24th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to […]
Have a spooktacular start to the Fall season with the fifth annual BAYSHORE BOOgie Bash & Costume Contest presented by Spirit Halloween and St. Francis Children's Center! The free, family-friendly celebration will kick off with The Great Pumpkin Giveaway in The Yard, where the first 500 children ages 2-12 will receive a free pumpkin […]
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