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.

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Event Series Wisconsin State Parks 2024

Work Play Earth Day at Kohler Andrae State Park

Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

WORK PLAY EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, […]

$30 – $60

Grand Opening – Ultimate Ninjas

Ultimate Ninjas will celebrate the grand opening of Milwaukee’s first dedicated ninja play and training gym on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new 16,000-square-foot Ultimate Ninjas gives all ages the authentic ninja warrior experience with obstacle course training classes for toddlers and youth, birthday parties, summer and school break camps, […]

Galileo: The Power of the Telescope at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Saturdays in April at 1:00pm This beautiful and historic program, produced by the Daniel Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates 400 years of telescope viewing. The program also examines the fascinating life and scientific accomplishments of Galileo. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Plant A Spring Garden at Good Hope Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on your own spring garden by planting vegetable, herb or flower seeds in a pot to take home.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

Free
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Little Red Hen Remix At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

April 24, 2024 - April 27, 2024 / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10:30am, Saturday at 10:30am & 2pm The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals – they say “not I.”  But boy do they want to eat the cake […]

$12

Milwaukee Family Travel Night at Mitchell Airport

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Getting ready for a trip with a little one? Anxious about navigating airport security, boarding a plane with your child, or installing a car seat or CARES harness? MKE is here to help! We are hosting our first-ever MKE Family Travel Night on April 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and it’s FREE! Experts from TSA, Delta, JetBlue, […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee Domes Events

Art In The Green At The Mitchell Park Domes

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

 at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Special Event ART IN THE GREEN April 27 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Presented by Friends of the Domes Admission is FREE for Friends of the Domes members, and no advance tickets are necessary (just show up with your membership card and […]

$5 – $10
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center

Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]

$10 – $23

Free Day + Celebration: Alfred Bader’s 100th Birthday at the Milwaukee Art Museum

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

Free Day + Celebration: Alfred Bader’s 100th Birthday April 28 from 10:00am-5:00pm at Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N Art Museum Dr Milwaukee, WI Join us for this celebratory day honoring the life of Dr. Alfred Bader, chemist, art collector, and avid Museum supporter. Enjoy the Museum with free admission, and bring friends and family for […]

Free
Event Series Apple Holler 2024 Events

Blossom Fest at Apple Holler

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

Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th Admission Required. Great for All Ages! Blossom Fest is Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th with two shows each day, the first at 10:30 am and the second at 12:00 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

$15
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Ages 5-12)

Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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. […]

$40 – $160

Milwaukee Monthly Family Magic and Variety Show at the Brumder Mansion (Ages 6+)

Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Starting March 3rd and continuing on the Last Sunday of Every Month at 2pm Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Bring the family and have some magical fun at The Brumder Mansion. Hosted by Magicians & Comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers. Doors open 20 minutes before […]

$10 – $20

April Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

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 […]

Free

All-Abilities Open Gym Volunteers with Kids Impact Community at the Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center Whitefish Bay

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

April 28 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd Whitefish Bay Beat cabin fever this winter by joining us for an all-abilities Open Gym with The Ability Center (TAC) at the Jewish Community Center (JCC)! Activities will include wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, […]

Free
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Mutts Gone Nuts At The Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin

Saber Center for the Performing Arts 8222 S 51st St, Franklin, WI, United States

April 28 at 2:00pm and 5:00pm at Franklin High School's Saber Center for the Performing Arts 8222 S 51st St Franklin WI Here for two shows only! The Saber Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Mutts Gone Nuts. Imagine some of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy […]

$14 – $24

Reading Time with Ms. Jelly and Open Play at St. Francis Children’s Center

St. Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington, Glendale, WI, United States

Every Monday here at St. Francis Children's Center Ms. Jelly will be reading to children with special/support needs and keeping your children engaged with interactive reading. After planned books and engagement, there is time for Open Play in our newly renovated Family Activity Center.

Free
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Family Fun Night at Tippecanoe Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, April 30, 6:15-7 pm at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Library  Is your family up for the Egg Drop Challenge? Bring the whole family to see if you can create a container that protects an egg from cracking! Recommended for children 2 and up and their caregivers.  Please note: Dates and times are […]

Free

Tinker Tuesdays at Creative Chaos Milwaukee (Ages 4+)

Creative Chaos 2221 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, United States

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 […]

$50

Kids Night At All Crafty Cow Locations

Crafty Cow 6519 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

It's Kids night at Crafty Cow! Come get your coloring pages, strawberry lemonade WITH a rubber ducky, mac n cheese, and a free cake pop that come BEFORE your meal! Kids night is every Wednesday and dessert is served first! All locations (Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Oconomowoc).⠀ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

$35

Garden Thyme at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 Gardening Time MKE!)

$25 – $80

Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursday

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

FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2024 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. January 4 February 1 March 7 April 4 May 2 June 6 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding […]

Free

Multicultural Fair in Menomonee Falls

North Middle School N88W16801 Main Street, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Please join us in participating in our very first Multicultural Fair at North Middle School in Menomonee Falls on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the North Middle School Gym. It will be an evening of global experiences from food to performances!

Free

Free Stunt Show at Marcus Majestic Cinema in Brookfield

Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States

Free Stunt Show on Thursday at Marcus Majestic in Brookfield! FREE! Fall Guy Opens with a Stuntacular Show at Majestic of Brookfield Cinema on May 2! Marcus Theatres is celebrating the opening of The Fall Guy with a stunt-astic show from TwinStunts at the Majestic of Brookfield Cinema. Brothers Sawyer and Shannon Schmidtman - the only twin freestylers in the […]

Free

Family Fun: Story Telling Night at Oak Creek Public Library (Ages 4-11)

Oak Creek Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, United States

Family Fun: Story Telling Night at Oak Creek Public Library on May 2, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm Calling all actors and storytellers! Enjoy an evening telling different stories with props, felt cut outs, and puppets at various stations. There will also be story-related crafts. This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

MPS Biennial Music Festival at the UWM Panther Arena

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena 400 West Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI, United States

MPS Biennial Music Festival Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 pm at the UWM Panther Arena Milwaukee WI The Biennial Music Festival has been part of the MPS music program since 1924. To honor the 100th year of the festival, we will feature drum lines, world drumming, bands, choirs, orchestras, and our modern band students as […]

Free

Open Play – Best Friend Fridays for Children with Special/Support Needs at St Francis Children’s Center

St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Best Friend Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door place space for your children with special/support needs to participate in art activities, and open play afterwards. Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is our intentionally and socially safe and open space for all to make those connections/future playdates for your children and […]

Free

Fun and Fancy Foods (Ages 2-6) at Milwaukee Public Market

Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

Friday, May 3 at 10:00am – 12:00pm Fun and Fancy Foods (Ages 2-6) at Milwaukee Public Market Spring is coming! With flowers sprouting up from the ground and longer days ahead, we want to celebrate! In this class, we're making some extra special recipes that you might find a bit "fancy" but are really kid friendly (and […]

$45
Event Series Open Skate at the Pettit

Skate The Pettit National Ice Center

Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. April 2024  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 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT May 4 […]

$20 – $70
Event Series 2024 Open Gyms

Tiny Tot Open Gym at Salto Gymnastics Center in Brookfield

Salto Gymnastics Center (Brookfield) 21950 Doral Road, Waukesha, WI, United States

Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]

$5

Botany Walk at UEC Riverside Park Milwaukee

Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Botany Walk at Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park Milwaukee May 3rd from 1:30pm - 3:00pm  at UEC Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place Milwaukee WI 53211 Come along on a FREE botany walk with the Land Stewardship experts! You'll learn to look for identifying characteristics, see what's in bloom, and talk about plants!  Meet at […]

Free

Ceramic Stacking Bowls (Ages 10+) at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

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

Ceramic Stacking Bowls (Ages 10+) on Fridays, May 3 & 17 (2 sessions) from 6:00 – 8:00pm at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Create a set of three lovely small stacking bowls in stoneware clay. In this 2 part workshop, students will learn the hand-building pottery […]

$70
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Movie Theatre Night at the Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center

Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, United States

Friday, May 3rd at Oak Creek PAEC 6pm - Enchanted 8pm - Journey To The Center Of The Earth  Join us for a night of new worlds unlike those we ever dreamed of with this double feature! Grab a seat in one of our theatre chairs, bring a blanket and wear your coziest pajamas! Get […]

$6 – $20

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm & Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am Come See our Junior Players Production of SpongeBob the Musical!  Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$20

Charlotte’s Web at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

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

Charlotte's Web at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Friday, May 3 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid […]

$15

The Tosa East Players Present SHREK THE MUSICAL

Dale K Hidde Theatre 7500 Milwaukee Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$20 – $85

Family Glow Walk in Germantown

Kinderberg Park N106W14937 Buckthorn Dr, Germantown, WI, United States

Let's get moving! Join us for a FREE fun and informal 3 mile walk in Kinderberg Park in Germantown that is sure to be a glowing experience. The course will be set up in a 1-mile loop with a "go at your own pace" format. The course will be open anytime between 7:30 p.m. and […]

Free

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