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.
On Saturdays in January, you can enjoy a unique tubing experience at Crystal Ridge from 9:15 pm to 11 pm. Located just outside Milwaukee, Crystal Ridge is a fantastic winter […]
Jurassic Quest at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center 8200 W Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214 Friday, January 3 - Sunday, January 5, 2025 (Friday 12p-6p, Saturday 9a-6p, Sunday 9a-5p) […]
Family Day at Up-Down Milwaukee 615 E Brady St Milwaukee WISunday, January 5, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pmAdmission: FREE (arcade games are 25 cents or one token per […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nature Wizard for Families: Surviving Winter January 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm How do animals survive our frigid Wisconsin winters? Join Ms. Bev to discover the […]
Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Thursday, January 2 from 10 am-6 pm Friday, January 3 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, January 4 from 9 am-5 pm Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 […]
Join us on Sundays in January 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 […]
Kids will have a blast bouncing on inflatables, enjoying music, and more! Dont miss out on this action-packed day filled with fun and laughter! Registration required by Jan 3. You […]
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 […]
MON Jan 6, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Swirling Snowflakes & 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Swirling Snowflakes MON […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! On Mondays, we have 2 inflatables! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, […]
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 […]
MON Jan 6, 2025 from 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Swirling Snowflakes & 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Swirling Snowflakes MON […]
Monday 12:30-2 / Wednesday 10:15-11:45 / Thursday 10:30-12 No Classes Nov 28-30 / Winter Break No Classes Dec 22-Jan 1 Do you have a child 6 or younger who just […]
Designed as a conduit to connection and bonding through new motherhood, this FREE weekly event is hosted by Babbling Babes, Milwaukee's largest moms social group, and The Play Retreat in […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, […]
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 […]
Art Cart at Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Tuesday, January 7 from 4-5 pmRaid the art cart […]
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 […]
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 […]
About the Outdoor Classroom for Kids Series Learn and explore the outdoors with a naturalist! Programs focus on seasonal topics and incorporate hands-on discovery and sensory exploration for your elementary-age […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, […]
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 […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - […]
January 8 / February 12 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm at Adventure Rock - MKE Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class […]
Admirals Autograph Corner! TUESDAY DEC 3 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 8 at 7:00 PM | FRIDAY JAN 10 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 22 at 7:00 PM | […]
Little Explorers is a playgroup open to families with children ages 2 to 5 years old. These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, […]
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 […]
Join Babbling Babes, Milwaukee's largest moms social group, for open play, pizza, and connection at The Play Retreat in Mequon! Each $24 ticket includes one child and one adult admission […]
Unicorn World at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center 8200 W Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214 Transport you and your family into the magical world of unicorns with family […]
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! Art projects vary by […]
2025 DanceFest Grand Nationals Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | January 10, 2025 - January 11, 2025 DanceFest is dedicated to the development of their dancers, coaches […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, […]
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 […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class Friday, September 13th / Friday, September 27th / Friday, October 11th / Friday, October 25th / Friday, November 8th / Friday, November 22nd / Friday, January […]
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 […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, check, or card. Parents are required […]
Fri-Yays! Friday, January 10 from 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 […]
Kids Night Out at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Friday, January 10, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Need an evening without the kids? Kids […]
It's Family GAME NIGHT Time! Friday, January 10, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Head over to Havenwoods for a family-friendly night of games and snacks. Stay for a […]
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 […]
Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation, and an incredible variety of musical talents! Matthew Levingston and […]
January 10 & 11 at the Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate weekend of family fun […]
Admirals Autograph Corner! TUESDAY DEC 3 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 8 at 7:00 PM | FRIDAY JAN 10 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 22 at 7:00 PM | […]
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 […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of […]
It's Winterfest Time! Saturday, January 11 from 8 am - 6:30 pm Three different locations: New Berlin Public Library / ARC (Activity & Recreation Center) / Malone Park Shake off […]
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