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.
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity at our Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Bunny Basket event! Let your child's imagination run wild as they paint their very own wooden bunny basket to use for Easter egg hunts or as a cute decoration. This in-person event will be held at 5706 N Centerpark Way in Glendale, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity at our Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Egg event! Let your child's imagination run wild as they paint their very own wooden egg to use for Easter egg hunts or as a cute decoration. This in-person event will be held at 5706 N Centerpark Way in Glendale, so mark […]
March 30 at 7:30pm at the Pabst Theater Milwaukee WI Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth is an experiential extension of Ancient Aliens that explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. The ninety-minute live experience celebrates the long-running program Ancient Aliens on The HISTORY Channel and features leading Ancient Astronaut theorist […]
All Day March 31 Throughout the Milwaukee Area 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 Volunteer Time MKE!)
Sunday, March 31 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Make exceptional memories with the ones you love as you enjoy a sensational brunch and fun Easter activities in The Pfister Hotel's newly renovated Grand Ballroom, including a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Celebrate in grand elegance with a brunch experience like none other. Please […]
We hope you and the family will join us for our Easter Sunday Buffet. Help yourself to all you wish: Scrambled Eggs, Omelet Station, Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Baked Ham with Cinnamon-Orange Glaze, Lemon Pepper Baked Cod, Chicken Thighs in Pesto Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Selection, Salad Bar and Sweets Bar Includes: […]
Join us at MOTOR® on the campus of the Harley-Davidson Museum for our annual Easter Sunday egg hunt with the Easter Bunny making an appearance to take some great photos. $5 ticket price per order can be used toward your meal at MOTOR® (day-of only). Please bring your own basket or bag for gathering eggs. More Info […]
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 […]
March 30 & 31/ Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time. With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brand-new creative territory […]
Monday, April 1 from 5:30-6:30 pm at Good Hope Library at 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
April 2nd from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa, WI Ages 4-12: $40/Members, $50/Program Participants. School’s Out, so let’s have fun at the Y! All day activities to keep your child learning, moving, and having fun. Please bring a water bottle, a bag lunch, swimsuit and towel. […]
Every Tuesday in April from 6:15pm - 7:15pm Make recycled art projects, participate in STEAM based activities and tinker with all of our fun bits and pieces. Drop off tinker class / 4 years old+ / Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
April 3rd, 10th & 11th from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200 Brookfield WI Here there is a place for everyone! We are opening up our doors to you! Receive a tour of our studio, get a sneak peek of classes in action and meet the directors who will be teaching […]
Thursdays in April & May 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: […]
Join us for the Jackson Park & Rec Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 4th (rescheduled from March 23rd due to weather) at Jackson Park! The bunny will be brought in by the Jackson Fire Department at 5:30pm and the hunt will start at 6pm SHARP. This event is sponsored by the Jackson Pet Hospital […]
Family Fun: Financial Literacy Night at Oak Creek Public Library on April 4, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm Join us for a night of finance fun for the whole family! Learn the basics of how to be smart with money in a fun and family-friendly way from a financial professional from Educator's Credit Union. This program is designed […]
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 […]
Midwest Gaming Classic, America’s largest event dedicated to retro gaming, from April 5th to 7th at the Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI. Milwaukee is set to host the Midwest Gaming Classic, America’s largest event dedicated to retro gaming, from April 5th to 7th at the Baird Center. This weekend-long extravaganza promises over 10,000 […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Racine Art Museum! Friday July 5 from 10:00am to 8:00pm 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 Museum Time MKE!)
Midwest Gaming Classic / April 5 - April 7 at the Baird Center Milwaukee The Midwest Gaming Classic is a trade show featuring 150,000+ square feet of retro and modern home video game consoles, pinball machines, arcade video games, tabletop RPGs, computers, tabletop board games, crane games, collectible card games, air hockey, and that’s just […]
Partly inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, partly inspired by our own parent desire for more morning dates - our Saturday Breakfast Club is the perfect DROP-OFF program for your kiddo. Co-hosted by Olive You Nanny, our Breakfast Club features a themed morning out for your kids! What's Included? Drop-off play and care for your child […]
UEC Catch & Release - Family Fishing | April 6 | 9:30am - 11:00am | Washington Park What a catch! Bring friends and family to learn the basics of fishing in the pond of Washington Park. Fishing licence required for anyone over the age of 16 wishing to fish. All Ages! Please note: Dates and […]
Help support the Menomonee Falls Village Market by participating in our Baby Animal Photo Booth. For a $20.00 donation, you and your family will have 10 minutes to snuggle with, and photograph, all of the baby animal fun! Bring your own camera or phone and take all of the pictures you want! This is a […]
Do you ever feel the weight of “mom guilt” pulling you down? You’re not alone. Many mothers struggle with this persistent feeling, even when they’re doing their absolute best. What if you could transform that guilt into self-compassion and inner peace? Creating more quality time instead of spending that time worrying. Join us […]
April 06, 2024 11:00am-12:00pm at the Waukesha YMCA 320 E Broadway Waukesha WI Gather the family for 30 mins of fun filling Family Yoga. Learn how to incorporate the kids in age-appropriate yoga positions. Follow along as the kid?s instructor their interruptions of positions. Followed by 30 mins of stations with engaging topics relating to relaxation. […]
April 6 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm GROHMANN MUSEUM, 1000 N BROADWAY, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 A fun event for all ages! John and Sylvia Peine return to lead the ninth annual LEGO+ building workshop at the Grohmann Museum. Inspired by the current exhibition, Patterns of Meaning: The Art of Industry by Cory Bonnet, participants will create […]
04/06/2024 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Location New Berlin Public Library - Heritage Room (15105 Library Lane New Berlin, WI 53151) Street Angels is a mobile outreach organization that provides assistance to those experiencing homelessness in Milwaukee. Three days a week, the two outreach buses serve dinner to 100-240 individuals. Street Angels also provides clean […]
We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with all you can eat pancakes held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes along with pure maple syrup (with optional pickle!), a serving of ham, coffee, […]
Sunday, April 7th from 11am - 3pm WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili will take place Sunday, April 7 at 11 am at the MSOE Kern Center, 1245 N. Broadway. Join thousands of chili lovers as they taste over 40 different chilis from restaurants, cafes, and caterers from all over Milwaukee Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
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 […]
Sundays Monthly from 12pm – 3pm at Milwaukee Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI APR 7 / MAY 5 / JUN 2 / JUL 7 / AUG 4 / SEP 8 / OCT 6 / NOV 3 Please come check out our updated Museum !! New attractions! Bring your family, it's Free to attend! […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
Bring the kids out to get their wiggles out and serenade us with KiDdO KaRaOkE!!! Our Joy Ambassadors will be there to lead the festivities so you can hang out and relax, and have a drink or join in on the KaRaOkE fun...your call!
APRIL 4 - 7, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. 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: […]
Event dates: 4/4/2024 7:30pm - 4/5/2023 7:30pm - 4/6/2024 2:00pm - 4/6/2024 7:30pm - 4/7/2024 at 12:30pm - 4/7/2024 at 6:00pm The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. Delight in fairy godmothers, glass slippers, and a pumpkin carriage that all conspire to deliver […]
April 1 - 30 from Sunrise to 10 pm Come out to Retzer to enjoy this Spring’s Story Hike, featuring the children’s book “Crow Not Crow,” by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Set out on the Orange Trail to read the book while enjoying the outdoors at the same time! The Orange Trail is a mowed grass […]
Waukesha's Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium, in the Retzer Nature Center, is putting on a "Total Solar Eclipse Shindig." The first 100 guests will receive eclipse glasses, and there will be "fun activities for all ages." You can also view the eclipse through solar telescopes at the event. When: Monday, April 8 from 9 am to 3 pm […]
Monday, April 8| 10:00am - 3:00pm |Included with Admission Join us at Discovery World to witness the solar eclipse. Catch the maximum coverage of 89.4% in Milwaukee, WI around 2:08 pm at Discovery World. Celebrate with special activities and FREE solar glasses (while supplies last). Watch the action from our Pilot House with incredible views […]
Monday, April 8th from 12pm - 3pm Come join us as we view the Great North American Eclipse and have WMSE 91.7FM onsite broadcasting live! We'll have 89% Obscuration at our store and will have viewing stations, eclipse related crafts, demos and more! Don't forget to enter the raffle! The eclipse begins at 12:52pm and ends […]
Monday, April 8 from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm On Monday, April 8, Milwaukee will see its biggest solar eclipse in 70 years! MPM is your resource for a safe viewing experience. Visit us or one of the below safe-viewing locations as the moon covers approximately 90% of the sun, clear skies permitting! We’ll […]
Monday, April 8th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm See the astronomical event of the year – the Great Solar Eclipse of 24! Discover what makes an eclipse, learn safe viewing techniques, and see the eclipse through a telescope with a solar filter. Special eclipse viewing glasses will be on sale ($1 per pair). Eclipse runs between […]
Brookfield Public Library Indoor Solar Eclipse Streaming Rain or shine, the eclipse will be online. We will be streaming the NASA Web Broadcast. Please join us! When: Monday, April 8 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Where: Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N Calhoun Road Brookfield WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Great American Eclipse will offer a rare opportunity for viewers to witness a total eclipse of the sun, which happens when the new moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This extraordinary eclipse will cross the entirety of the United States and […]
April 8 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm It's Free! Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Experience a partial solar eclipse visible from 1:00 to 3:00pm, with peak visibility at approximately 2:00 pm on April 8, 2024. Special glasses will be available for safely viewing the solar eclipse. Visitors […]
Monday, April 8 from 5-6:30 pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson 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 are […]
Monday, April 8 from 5:30-6:30 pm at Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Take a break from stress and enjoy the company of therapy dogs. 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: […]
All K4 and K5 families new to Girl Scouts are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast! Join to learn more about how to join a troop, participate in fun events, and create lifelong friendships and memories. April 3, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm: St Luke's Church 300 Carroll St Waukesha WI 53186 / […]
Future Interior Designer’s Class (Ages 9–14) Mondays, April 8 - 29 (4 sessions) from 6:00 – 7:30pm At The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI This class is for lovers of all things design and style. We will explore the foundations and principles of interior design through design charrettes, building […]
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