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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.
Come join us for a FREE fun-filled morning for all ages at St. Francis Children’s Center for Easter Egg Hunt! There will be an indoor egg hunt for littles under 6 in the Family Activity Center, and an outdoor egg hunt for kids 7+ in their large fenced-in playground. Please bring your own baskets for […]
Bucks Family Night / Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Make the Bucks part of your family traditions! Presented by Sprite, Family Night brings together a savory box of popcorn, a refreshing Sprite, and Milwaukee Bucks basketball! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
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.
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI Sunday, March 30: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Sunday, April 6: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday, April 13: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday, April 19: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
APRIL 11 & 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm and APRIL 12 & 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Marcus Performing Arts Center One of the world’s most famous classical ballets, Sleeping Beauty retells the beloved tale of romance and rescue. When the beautiful Princess Aurora pricks her finger on her sixteenth birthday, she is […]
Ride The Cyclone Location: 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI 53202 (Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center) Shows run from March 28 - April 13 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center. In this hilarious and outlandish musical, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in […]
Join us on Sundays in April 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 […]
At the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. April 5 @7pm, April 6 @2pm, April 11 @7pm, April 12 @2pm, April 12 @7pm, April 13 @2pm This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style and presented by Forte’s professional Mainstage Series. When young, orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to […]
SUNDAY APRIL 13 at 3:00 PM UWM Panther Arena Celebrate Roscoe’s birthday with him and many of his mascot friends! 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.
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives […]
It's Family Movie Time! 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 Movie Time! 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.
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7pm Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, quieter space during our Sensory-Friendly Sessions. These special playtimes include open-play and facilitated Programming. Advanced reservations are recommended. For more information, Look Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives […]
It's Family Movie Time! 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 Movie Time! 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.
Lace up your skates and hit the ice at Wilson Ice Arena. On 414 Day, skate admission is just $4.14! It's the perfect opportunity to show off your ice moves or glide into a new hobby. Public skate hours are 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Plan your visit HERE! Experience the tropical jungles and arid […]
The Milwaukee Domes, Boerner Botanical Gardens, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee County Zoo.....the list goes on. Take your pick! 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.
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. 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.
Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave St Francis WI Tuesdays, January 7-April 29, 2025 from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 1.5-3 (older 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 […]
10:30am to 11:00 am: March 18, April 15, and May 13 Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus 4500 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI We're excited to introduce Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: […]
Children & Families After School @ MPL Tuesday thru Thursday from 3-5 pm Atkinson; Bay View; Capitol; Center Street; Mitchell Street; Tippecanoe; Villard Square; Zablocki Libraries Join us in the Children's Area Tuesday through Thursday for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note: […]
French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesday, January 7 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 […]
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 times […]
You're invited! All girls currently in 4K or 5K (who are not current Girl Scout members) interested in learning about Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a Unicorn Party! Parents and caregivers - you're invited too! All girls will leave with a fun prize and their first patch! April 15 - 5-6pm at […]
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Cost: Included with admission; Free to Friends of the Domes members Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Move and Groove at the St Francis Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave St Francis WI Wednesdays, January 8-April 30, 2025 at 10am Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! 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, […]
Learn and explore the outdoors with a naturalist in programs that focus on seasonal topics and incorporate hands-on discovery and sensory exploration for your elementary-age learner. Programs take place on select Wednesdays from 10:00am - 11:00am. Cost is $5 per child per class, ages 4-12. Dates and topics are listed below: 2/5/2025 - Wildlife Tracking […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 April Planetarium Programs Wednesday 4/2 at 11:00am - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival- $5.00/person Wednesday 4/9 at 11:00am -Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses- $5.00/person Wednesday 4/16 at 11:00am - Voyage to Distant Worlds - $5.00/person Wednesday 4/23 at 11:00am […]
Builders' Club Wednesdays from 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 be cancelled. Please […]
Children & Families After School @ MPL Tuesday thru Thursday from 3-5 pm Atkinson; Bay View; Capitol; Center Street; Mitchell Street; Tippecanoe; Villard Square; Zablocki Libraries Join us in the Children's Area Tuesday through Thursday for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note: […]
It's Family Movie Time! 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 Movie Time! 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.
Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at Storytime for stories, songs and fun! 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.
Children & Families After School @ MPL Tuesday thru Thursday from 3-5 pm Atkinson; Bay View; Capitol; Center Street; Mitchell Street; Tippecanoe; Villard Square; Zablocki Libraries Join us in the Children's Area Tuesday through Thursday for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note: […]
Thursdays, March 6 / March 13 / March 20 / March 27 / April 3 / April 10 / April 17 / April 24 / May 1 / May 8 / May 15 / May 22 / May 29 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm […]
Join Life Navigators for dinner and a superhero-themed show from our friends at Skylight Music Theater! This show is open to children with disabilities and their families. Please note: A caregiver must be present with the child during the entire event. Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 pm Life Navigators 7203 W Center St Wauwatosa […]
Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place Milwaukee WI April 17 & 24 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm Join us for our Bike to the Beach clean-up rides this April as we work together to keep Milwaukee’s natural spaces clean and vibrant. Bring your bike and helmet—or borrow one from the UEC! We’ll […]
Community Yoga Wauwatosa Public LibraryThursdays @ 5:30pm Join me for a community yoga class at the Wauwatosa Public Library (most Thursdays) at 5:30 pm*. Each week, I'll lead you through a relaxing 45-minute yoga flow. Please see below for full schedule and check back for any updates. This is a "pay what you'd like" donation-based class […]
It's Family Movie Time! 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.
Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, and much more will be part of each school day off workshop experience. Preregistration is required. NOV. 5, 2024 (Tuesday) | Welcome to The Rainforest JAN. […]
Family Storytime at the St Francis Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave St Francis WI Fridays, January 10-May 2 @ 10am Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Ages 0 - 5 (Older siblings welcome!) Please note: Dates and times […]
Storytime Fridays at 11am Join us on the Stage in the Children's department for Storytime every Friday at 11:00am. 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.
Kids Night Out at WHS Racine Campus 8900 16th Street Mount Pleasant WI Friday, January 17, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Need an evening without the kids? Kids Night Out is for young people grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parent(s) to enjoy an evening out while the kids have an awesome […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. 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 Movie Time! 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.
American Family Field 1 Brewers Way Milwaukee WI 4/18 - Peanuts® Night 5/16 - Star Wars™ Night 6/14 - Tropical Day 7/25 - Pokémon Go Day 8/10 - Sesame Street Day 9/3 - Bark at the Park 9/26 - Harry Potter™ Night Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
4/11/2025 at 7:00pm, 4/18/2025 at 7:00pm, 4/25/2025 at 7:00pm UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 Milwaukee WI Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live, interactive show, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes, cosmic night skies, and ancient astronomical monuments. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee Celebrate the start of the weekend and the end of the wiggles with Dori Zori and Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee (Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.)! Enjoy an hour long non-stop mix of music for the whole family to enjoy. And on the first Saturday of every month […]
Hippity Hoppity we can’t wait to see you! Enjoy a family fun Easter Bunny event without the crowds! Our Mr. Bunny and his helper can’t wait to host you at this unique playspace. Children will be able to enjoy 2 hours of open play at the space, interact with the Easter Bunny at their own […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St Milwaukee WI Take it Outside Day January 25 / April 19 / July 12 from 10:00am - 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
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 […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 April Planetarium Programs Wednesday 4/2 at 11:00am - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival- $5.00/person Wednesday 4/9 at 11:00am -Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses- $5.00/person Wednesday 4/16 at 11:00am - Voyage to Distant Worlds - $5.00/person Wednesday 4/23 at 11:00am […]
Field of Dreams LEGO WorkshopGrohmann Museum, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202Saturday, April 19, 2025, Noon-4 pmJohn and Sylvia Peine return to lead the 10th annual LEGO+ building workshop at the Grohmann Museum. Inspired by the current exhibition, Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League, participants will create […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 April Planetarium Programs Wednesday 4/2 at 11:00am - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival- $5.00/person Wednesday 4/9 at 11:00am -Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses- $5.00/person Wednesday 4/16 at 11:00am - Voyage to Distant Worlds - $5.00/person Wednesday 4/23 at 11:00am […]
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI Sunday, March 30: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Sunday, April 6: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday, April 13: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday, April 19: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
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 […]
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