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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.

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Easter Eggstravaganza at Elite Sports River Glen

Elite Sports Club 2001 W Good Hope Road, Glendale, WI, United States

Hop hop hop on over to Elite Sports Club (River Glen location on Good Hope Road) for an egg-citing Easter-themed event that the whole family will enjoy! Get ready for a hopping good time with an eggs-hilarating scavenger hunt, thrilling games, and larger-than-life inflatables that will keep everyone entertained. Don't miss out on this egg-cellent […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Wave 2024 Games

Milwaukee Wave Fan Appreciation Night

UW Panther Arena 400 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Friday, March 22 at 6:30pm / Milwaukee Wave's Fan Appreciation Game We're back home for our FINAL home game of the season! This family-fun game will include exciting games and prizes, nonstop soccer action, postgame autographs and so much more! At the Panther Arena: 510 W Kilbourn Ave Unit B Milwaukee WI 53203 Please note: […]

$19

Pancake with the Bunny at Dominican High School

Dominican High School 120 E Silver Spring, Whitefish Bay, WI, United States

Come celebrate Spring at the North Shore Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 8:00am-11:00am at Dominican High School. Enjoy photos with the Bunny, raffles, face painting, and a delicious breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Tickets are available at the door, from Kiwanis members, at Winkie’s or online […]

$6 – $10

Egg Drop in Sussex

Sussex Village Park W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, United States

Join us, along with the Sussex Fire Department, for our FUN Spring event! Thousands of eggs will be dropped from the top of the fire truck ladder for kids ages 0-10 to gather up and turn in for a special treat! Children will be divided into appropriate age groups at the event. Please bring your […]

$6

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Tri County YMCA

Tri County YMCA N84W17501 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us for a fun filled day of Easter crafts, games, face painting, activities, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Bring your Easter basket for the egg hunt and a camera for pictures. Pre-registration is REQUIRED!   Free/Members, $7/Program Participants.

Free – $7

Just Between Friends (JBF) Waukesha Kids Resale

Waukesha Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI, United States

Are you tired of paying too much for clothes that your kids quickly outgrow? When you shop at Just Between Friends you'll save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. You feel good when your kids look great—all at […]

Free

Maple Syrup Family Day at Richfield Historical Park

Syrup-making demonstrations will be held throughout the day. This year’s event will feature a maple syrup contest. The tasting portion of the contest will start at 9:00 AM. Our pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup will be served from 9:00 A.M. to noon. Coffee, hot chocolate, and hot dogs will be served from […]

Free

Spring Break Art Camp at Creative Chaos Milwaukee (Ages 4+)

Creative Chaos 2221 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, United States

March 19-23 from 9:00am - 12:00pm  and 1:00pm - 4:00pm Provides full and half-day sessions during the spring break period, with pricing at $300 for a full day and $200 for a half-day. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$200 – $300

Spring Migration Hike at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee

Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, March 23rd from 9:30-10:30am - Spring Migration Hike - Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI Did you know there are over 100 species of birds that call the park home? Walk through Lakeshore State Park with Master Naturalist, Anne Duffy, and learn the basics of urban bird watching and watch for the over 70 migratory […]

Free

Easter Egg Hunt in Cedarburg

Cedar Creek Park N54W5900 Portland Road, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Join us in Cedarburg for out Annual Easter Egg Hunt! All children 10 years of age and under are invited to participate. This is a FREE event and will start at 10:00am SHARP (rain, snow, or shine)! Make sure to arrive early! Notes: - We do not separate by age group - Please bring your […]

Free

Maple Sugar Time at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

Join us Saturday, March 23 for Maple Sugar Time! Maple sugaring has been a wonderful tradition for generations. Learn how maple sap turns into syrup, how to identify a maple tree, and practice tapping a log with one of our hand drills. We’ll have five activities to participate in along the trails. Before you leave, visit the […]

$18

Easter Bunny & Friends

The Easter Bunny is coming to Menomonee Falls! Join us on Saturday, March 23rd- UPDATED LOCATION due to cold weather predictions! The event will now be at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, corner of Appleton and Roosevelt. N89W16856 Appleton Ave Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Enjoy face painting and kid friendly food vendors throughout the […]

Free

Bunny Hop Festival at BAYSHORE

Celebrate Spring at BAYSHORE's 3rd annual Bunny Hop Festival! Our festivities will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 12 - 2 pm in the Rotunda at BAYSHORE. Let Kid Boogie Down get you hopping to the beat while you strike a pose with the Easter Bunny and festive characters from Fairytale Birthday Company. Get ready for […]

Free

Lisbon’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Lisbon Community Park N78W26970 Bartlett Parkway, Lisbon, WI, United States

Walk through the park prairie with an Easter basket and collect goodies from local organizations. Participate in an egg hunt and take your picture with the Easter Bunny! Admission is FREE for this family event.

Free

Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! At the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! / Saturdays in March at 1:00pm Explore fascinating eclipse stories--from long ago scariness--to amazing stories of discovery .It is built to be timeless — where each planetarium can add its own upcoming eclipses. There’s a fun interactive part to model both a total and annular eclipse. Experience the wonder […]

$5

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Presents Dance Fantasy 2024 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

Fred Astaire Dance Studios presents Dance Fantasy 2024 on Saturday March 23 at 2:00pm Amatuer dancers will show off their skills in a variety of styles, capped off with a stunning Professional Show! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$30 – $120

All-New SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Marcus Performing Arts Center

Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Performances will take place Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30pm and Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00pm. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.” “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of […]

$50 – $150

Milwaukee Recreation’s Egg-Stravaganza at Bay View HS and Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Centers

Bay View High School Twilight Center Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 more

Milwaukee Recreation is hosting our annual Spring Egg-stravaganza event at two Twilight Centers! Join us for an egg hunt, carnival games, coloring, arts & crafts, and more! Mad Science and Artists Working in Education (AWE) will also leading arts and crafts workshops for participants, while supplies last. These are free, drop-in events. Registration is not required. […]

Free

Babbling Babes: Sunday Brunch at Story Hill BKC

Join us at Babbling Babes Sunday Brunch Series - a chance to connect with other local moms in some of the best brunch spots in the Milwaukee area!   🥂Your reservation covers your first drink and is non-refundable. If you must cancel, it will be applied to the group gratuity. This is a mom only […]

$12

Hops & Soda Pops at Sprecher Brewery

Sprecher Brewery 701 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale, WI, United States

The Easter Bunny hops into Sprecher, March 24th. Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny, and then while on a brewery tour, we’ll put your photo on Sprecher Root Beer bottles! Gift them to your family and friends, enjoy yourself, or use them or as part of your yearly easter egg hunt! There will […]

$5 – $12

Maple Sugar Days 2024 at Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

Maple Sugar Days 2024 Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24 from 12-4pm Join us at our 44th Annual Maple Sugar Days to hear the surprising stories behind your favorite sticky treat. Learn how the indigenous peoples of North America created the first maple sugar and continue their sacred tradition today. Meet one of our […]

$25 – $75

March Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us on Sundays in March 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 […]

Free

Family Art Night at the North Shore Library

North Shore Library WI, United States

Let’s create art! Bring the whole family and make your own masterpieces inspired by the works of famous artists.

Free

School Day Off Workshops: Animal Kingdom Adventures at Danceworks Milwaukee (5K-5th Grade)

Danceworks 1661 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

March 22: Feathered Friends / March 25: Down On The Farm / March 26: Brilliant Bugs / 9am-4pm at our Water Street location Lions and Tigers, and Bears, OH MY! Explore and learn all about the wonders of the animal kingdom on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, and much more will be part […]

$50
Event Series Sunbeam Kids 2024 Activities

Sorting Clothes for Foster Children at Robyn’s Nest with Sunbeam Kids

Robyn's Nest-Children's Wisconsin 620 S 76th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 have unmet needs through CHW.  On Tuesday, March 26th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm SBK […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee Domes Events

Family Fantasy Quest: A Family Fun Fest! At The Milwaukee Domes

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Wednesday, March 27 · 9am - 12pm Fun Spring Break Activity for Families: Friends of the Domes to Host Family Fun Fest at the Mitchell Park Domes!  Join the Friends of the Domes as we embark on a quest in the realm of fairies, dragons, wizards and other fantasy character’s for our second Family Fun Fest! On […]

$10 – $20
Event Series MSOE Grohmann Museum 2024

Kids’ Art Days at MSOE’s Grohmann Museum

Grohmann Museum - MSOE 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States

March 27 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Grohmann Museum invites children and their families to two Kids’ Art Days this March! These drop-in art activities in the stART lab (Lower Level) are offered free with admission. Come to the Museum for a tour at noon and beginning at 1pm you can create your […]

$5

Robots Run Wild at Milwaukee Central Downtown Library

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Wednesday, March 27 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Can you guide a Sphero robot through an obstacle course? Can you program a Bee Bot to go through a maze? Test your skills and learn about some of the women who pioneered coding and robotics along the way.  […]

Free

A Night in Jordan at the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium (Ages 5+)

UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

March 27th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Experience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives in Jordan. UWM's very own Dr. Ahmad Abdelhadi will talk about his country, culture, and connections to the night sky. Enjoy coffee and treats after the program. The program will include an indoor […]

$20 – $60

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thursday, March 28 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 […]

Free

Easter Bunny Trains At The East Troy Electric Railroad

East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! It's Time for Easter Bunny Trains! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Bunny Trains will be early again this year, since Easter is also early. The trains will run March 23-24 & 29-30. Tickets will go on sale in […]

$10 – $70

Spring Break Bash at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Spring break is here and we are excited to play! Our special hours of operation are: March 21-30: 9 am-4:30 pm March 31: Closed April 1-5: 9 am-4:30 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

$10 – $25
Event Series Havenwoods State Forest 2024

Spring Adventure Day at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Friday, March 29 from 10:00am - 3:00pm Enjoy a day full of fun at Havenwoods State Forest while school is out! Outdoor adventures, indoor crafts and fun activities to engage school-age children will be available all day. Explore and play while making new friends. This event is for children accompanied by a guardian. Please dress for the […]

TBD

Spring Break Programming at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMMING March 25-30 and April 1-5 / 10 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm Spring (Break) is in the air! Join MPM Educators in hands-on activities celebrating the best parts of the season. We'll feature butterflies, botany, and birds every day! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

$45 – $140

Spring Break Hours at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

March 26-31, 2024, during Museum hours at the Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI The Milwaukee Art Museum and its Kohl's Art Studio will be open Tuesday–Sunday, March 26–31. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$22
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Photos With The Easter Bunny At Southridge Mall

Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

  Hop on in and take your family photos with the Easter Bunny from March 15th through March 30th! Walk-ups are welcome but reservations are strongly recommended here. Bunny is located on the lower level in Center Court. *𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 4:00𝘱𝘮 - 4:30𝘱𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 3:00𝘱𝘮 - 3:30𝘱𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴. 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 […]

$35 – $55

Book ‘Snuggler’ Story Time at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee

Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

DATES/TIMES:  Friday, March 29 at 10:30 am & Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 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 Museum Story Time MKE!)    

$10 – $35

Big Bunny Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt at Apple Holler

Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Saturday, March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Friday, March 29th & Saturday March 30th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Embark on a journey with the Country Bunny this holiday season and make it a day you’ll never forget! Experience an adventurous […]

$25 – $75

Spring Break Schedule at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

March 25-29 from 11:00am - 2:00pm Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program for all ages. We are currently giving FREE eclipse […]

$5

Deep Lake Future Immersive Art Playground at Var Gallery Milwaukee

Small Works Gallery 700 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Deep Lake Future is an immersive adventure created by Milwaukee-based multimedia production studio FuzzPop Workshop.​  The experience transports visitors of all ages to a surreal underwater future in which invasive species have overrun the Great Lakes ecosystem. Join an expedition to explore interactive sculptural elements, hidden passageways, state-of-the-art projection mapping, and a 3D soundscape. Deep Lake […]

$10 – $40

Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time / March 29 at 1:00pm This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of the pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. They used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge inherited by the predecessor cultures to find the capital of their empire: Tenochititian. Vibrant colors, shapes and sounds […]

$5
Event Series St Ann Center Open Swim 2024

Family Night Open Swim at St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care 2801 E Morgan Ave, Milwaukee, United States

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Lucky St Patrick’s Day! St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, March 29th for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Lucky St Patrick’s Day! - $5 per person - Kids 3 […]

$10 – $30

Cloud 9 Workshop Maker Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 inspiration boosts when needed. Projects for ages 6-adult rotate weekly. Please note: Dates […]

$15 – $30

Milwaukee Admirals Dog Days Game

UW Panther Arena 400 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

March 29, 2024 at 7:00pm / Milwaukee Admirals Dog Days Game Enjoy an Admirals game with your best four-legged friends! Tickets for humans are just $20 while dog tickets are $5. A portion from each ticket sold will go to HAWS of Waukesha. Dog seating area will be in sections 404 to 412. Seating is […]

$65 – $300

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