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.
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the Blue Planet / April 10 at 11:00am The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. How long has the Earth existed and what are the conditions that make it suitable for sustaining life? Why do penguins live in […]
Free Family Photos for National Library Week: Milwaukee Central Library - Saturday, April 6 Tippecanoe Branch - Tuesday, April 9 East Branch - Wednesday, April 10 Your Milwaukee Public Library invites you and your families to have a FREE family photo taken in celebration of National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024! Families and individuals can capture this moment […]
April 10 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm West Allis Library Constitution Room 7421 W National Ave West Allis WI 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!)
April 10 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class centered on connecting with our bodies, breath, and with each other. Each class will combine yoga poses, breathing practices, and mindfulness meditation with fun games, activities, stories, and/or crafts. Practicing together, kids and […]
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 / […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Spring Sale April 12-14 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Sale! Event Dates & Times: Friday, April 12: 9am – 8pm | General Admission Saturday, April 13: 9am – 4pm | General Admission Saturday, April 13: 6pm-9pm | Ticketed […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class March 22 / April 12 & 26 / May 10 & 24 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our outdoor nature class. This free class is held at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center. […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. April 2024 FRI April 12 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 13 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FRI April 19 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 20 from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm May 2024 FRI May 3 […]
April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]
Summer Camp Sampler at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200 Brookfield WI A quick one hour sampler of all the fun shows happening this summer for your age group! Sign up for this free hour long class and get a chance to check out all three of the summer shows so you know […]
Fridays, April 12 & May 10 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 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 time at the […]
April 12 & May 10 at the Briscoe Family YMCA from 6:00pm - 8:00pm / 7095 South Ballpark Drive Suite 120 Franklin, WI 53132 Big screen fun! Bring your sleeping bag and pillow and join us for a free, family-friendly movie night. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and arts & crafts will be available. Please […]
FRI, MARCH 8 at 6:30pm / FRI, APRIL 12 at 6:30pm / FRI, MAY 10 at 6:30pm / FRI, JUNE 7 at 6:30pm Arts@Large Café 1100 S 5th St Milwaukee WI 53204 This Open Jam removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured […]
Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.
Join us for Open Gym at LaFleurs Gymnastics in Germantown! $15 - ages 5-12 ($2 discount for siblings) Maximum of 70 kids Sign up online; walk-in space is only available if we do not fill online. Login or make an iClass account to sign up. Arrive no earlier then 6:45pm. No parents allowed on […]
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