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.
French Club - for Kids (6-12) November 5 from 3:30-5 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 speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: […]
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 […]
September-December 2024 at the West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St Wauwatosa WI Taught by certified instructors, we offer classes that focus on home safety, accident prevention, and how to interact with strangers, all while strengthening skills that help keep children and teens safe. SEPT 7 & DEC 7 from 9:00am - 3:00pm / […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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 […]
June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / July 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / August 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / December […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 November Planetarium Programs SPECIAL EVENT 11/2 - Science Fest (Theme Energy in Nature 11:00am Sunstruck 12:00pm Dynamic Earth 1:00pm 5000 Eyes- Mapping the Universe with DESI (Dark Energy Spectrograph Instrument) Wednesday 11/6 at 11:00am - Red-Eye to the Stars - […]
It's Kids night at Crafty Cow! Come get your coloring pages, strawberry lemonade WITH a rubber ducky, mac n cheese, and a free cake pop that come BEFORE your meal! Kids night is every Wednesday and dessert is served first! All locations (Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Oconomowoc).⠀ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 Gardening Time MKE!)
Builders' Club Wednesday, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 3-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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 […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2024 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. January 4 February 1 March 7 April 4 May 2 June 6 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5 FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding […]
Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday August 01, 2024 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Free Day + The Milwaukee Art Museum! Free Day + Celebration: Gatherings November 7 from 10 am to 8 pm Milwaukee Art Museum is located at 700 N Art Museum Dr Milwaukee WI Milwaukeeans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum and experience its iconic architecture and world-class […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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 […]
Family Fun: Math Night at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 11/07/2024 from 6:30-7:30pm Ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) Join us for a magnificent night with math. Math Night at the Library is co-hosted by the Oak Creek Public Library and Mathnasium to inspire kids to experience math […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Second Friday of the month from 10:00 am to Noon at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall It’s never too early to learn to love art! Practice stitching shapes together with yarn, and work together to create a mini version of the Eva Hesse sculpture Right After. Then join in singalongs at 10:30am and 11:15am. […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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 […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]
Crafternoon Friday, November 1 & 8 & 15 from 3:30-5 pm Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Arts, crafts & creativity time for children. Unwind at the end of the week and get creative at the Atkinson Branch. Art supplies are provided, so come and get crafty with us! Please note: Dates and times […]
DIY Pop Up Books Friday, November 8, 4-5:30 pmMilwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WICelebrate Picture Book Month this November by creating your own pop-up book! Our reference collection of pop-up books will be on display throughout the program.Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Fri-Yays! Friday, November 8, 4:30-5:30 pm Mitchell Street Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Come for some fun and crafts and learn something new every other Friday at the library! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Kids Impact Community (KIC) is turning 10! Celebrate with us at Elite Sports Club in River Glen on Friday, November 8th from 5-7pm for a fun-filled family fundraiser. Enjoy food, drink, and cupcakes! Enter lots of raffles! Kids can slide on the giant slide bounce house and crawl through the jungle gym “Littles” […]
It's Family GAME NIGHT Time! Friday, November 8, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Head over to Havenwoods for a family-friendly night of games and snacks. Stay for a little bit or the whole time playing board and card games with friends and family. Games for different ages are provided, or you can bring […]
First Stage's Amplify Fall Festival invites artists and audiences from all different backgrounds to share with our community in the creation of new work, fostering a place of creation where all voices are heard and the work developed is an authentic reflection of our community. Join us for this season's Amplify Fall Festival: November 8-15, […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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 […]
If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]
At the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 7:30p on Friday, November 8 7:30p on Saturday, November 9 2:30p on Sunday, November 10 “What’s up, Doc?” Follow Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals on their hilarious and unforgettable animated adventures while the musicians of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra perform the original […]
November 8, 2024 from 8:00pm - 9:00pm & December 6, 2024 from 8:00pm - 9:00pm At the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other […]
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 […]
AUTUMN HOURS Saturday: 9 am- 1 pm & Sunday: 11 am- 3 pm Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give […]
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market November 9, 2024 - April 19, 2025 (No market December 28) The market is 9:00AM to 2:00PM The Table 5305 W Capitol Drive Milwaukee WI (enter at the 54th Street entrance) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Creators to Celebrate: Jacqueline Woodson Saturday, November 9, 9 am-4:30 pm Washington Park Library 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Author and poet, Jacqueline Woodson, is one of the most celebrated authors of books for children, adolescents, and adults. We are celebrating her place on our shelves and in our imaginations with an all-day drop-in […]
Science Lab Saturday Science Lab Saturday: Life Under the Lens Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Explore the microscopic world in this hands-on education workshop! Guests will experiment with microscopes, examine prepared slides, and even create their own. Discover the fascinating details of life too small to […]
Play Your Part Concert at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR! Following several weeks of student fundraising, this concert features performances from every MYSO ensemble on two main stages: three symphony orchestras, seven string orchestras, […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Veterans Day Celebration at Harley-Davidson Museum MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, 400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 November 9-11, 2024 Admission: Veterans / Military (and their guests) FREE Veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum this weekend, along with one adult guest and up to four children. Please note: Dates and […]
Every Saturday from 10:30 am–11:00 am Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to read a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Then listen to a story that relates to a work of art before creating […]
Helping Paws, Wings, and Hooves Saturday, November 9, 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Pets at work! Join us as we learn about the amazing jobs animals have and how it helps our communities! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 November Planetarium Programs SPECIAL EVENT 11/2 - Science Fest (Theme Energy in Nature 11:00am Sunstruck 12:00pm Dynamic Earth 1:00pm 5000 Eyes- Mapping the Universe with DESI (Dark Energy Spectrograph Instrument) Wednesday 11/6 at 11:00am - Red-Eye to the Stars - […]
Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! On Saturday mornings, select Marcus Theatres host Reel Movies for Real Needs, screenings of first-run hit movies in an auditorium with lower sound and brighter, gentle lighting. Individuals with autism, ADHD, down syndrome, or those affected by other […]
Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade Sat, November 9 | 11am Downtown Milwaukee The Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade presented by Generac returns to Downtown Milwaukee. The parade draws hundreds of participants, representing veterans of all eras, military units, civic and youth groups (including Junior ROTC), businesses and more. Floats, military and vintage vehicles, and other special elements […]
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