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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
Spring Park Clean-up Day Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at LaFollette Park 9418 W Washington St West Allis WI Help us get the Park ready for the summer season! We'll clean up garbage, rake leaves, get the flower boxes ready for planting and take on small repair/restoration projects. Scout troops and […]
Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater Saturday, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 9-11:30am at the Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave In partnership with Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to offer free "Drama FUN-damentals" workshops on Saturdays. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
In-Store Kids Workshops / Home Depot SE MKE 150 West Holt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
HAWSfest (FKA Romp ‘n Rally) - Saturday, MAY 4 at 10:oo am – 3:oo pm at Sussex Village Park Join us for our 41st Annual Spring Event, formerly known as the Romp ‘n Rally, introduced this year as HAWSfest. HAWSfest is a pet-centric, activity based, fundraising event for pets and people. It will surely be […]
May 4th from 10-11am / All Ages 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 Play Time MKE!)
Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Mother's Day Story Time!
All community members are invited to join Milwaukee Recreation at our inaugural May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen! Celebrate spring by learning about plants that are native to the area, exploring nature trails throughout the Glen, and seeking out treasures left by the fabled Hawthorn Fairy. Participants will also craft a handmade flower crown to take […]
May 4 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 Join us for a fun and educational Safety Around Water Day! During this FREE event, your child will participate in activities and exercises led by YMCA staff designed to teach basic water safety skills that help reduce the risk […]
May the Fourth Be With You! Join us for Star Wars Lego Build at Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE.
May 4 at 2:00 PM 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 Time for Live Music MKE!)
Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on an easy 1/2 mile hike on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail. We will be listening to their calls and exploring their habitat. Boots are highly recommended, as trails are expected to be muddy. A valid state […]
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 […]
Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St Milwaukee WI The Milwaukee Festival Brass will conclude its 38th Season in epic fashion with an all-Star Wars themed concert titled ”May The Fourth Be With You.” The program will be filled with the iconic music of John Williams and other composers […]
May 4 at 7:30pm at Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee, WI Canadian actor and uber geek Charles Ross brings his solo madcap creation, One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy, to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent’ youth is the […]
A ComedySportz match is an awesomely exciting comedy show played as a sport! Friday April 26th / Saturday April 27th / Friday May 3rd / Saturday May 4th / Friday May 10th / Saturday May 11th / Friday May 17th / Saturday May 18th / Friday May 24th / Saturday May 25th / Friday May […]
Spring Candlelight Hike: Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 - 10:00pm Listen to the springtime night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails. After your hike, enjoy entertainment and activities for all ages around the campfire. Start and finish at the indoor shelter above parking lot P7. Summer Candlelight Hike: Saturday, July 20 from […]
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a series of 50+ in-person events taking place across the country! All GiGi’s Playhouse locations host their very own Acceptance Challenge, consisting of a fitness-based challenge and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Our local event consists of a Dash for Down Syndrome where participants kick off our event, inspiring […]
Join us for a special Mother's Day photo session featuring photographer Tracy Federwitz - of Happy Little Stars. After each 10 minute mini session, your child will take home a small bouquet of flowers and/or take-home craft set to make Mother's Day complete. These sessions are for moms with 'kids' of ANY ages - tots, […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Regular Season will kick off on Saturdays only, starting April 13th. Sunday trains will be added on the first weekend in May, and Friday trains will be added on June 7th. All aboard […]
It’s Milwaukee’s museum Member Swap Weekend! For this weekend (May 4-5) only, If you’re a member at one participating museum, you can use your membership card to get into a different participating museum for FREE! Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and Charles […]
Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission to the entire Farm Park is FREE! Farm Park Visit Includes: Visit new baby goats Visit the Golden Goat Bridge Jack & the Beanstalk Giant Slide Spider Web Rope Structure Cool Cow Maze Rainbow Playset Bees & Trees Learning Center Johnny […]
Sunday, May 5th from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave Milwaukee The Fernwood Montessori Arts Fest has something for everyone - an array of handmade goods from local artists and students: pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wearable art, prints, and all types of artwork and gift items.Once you've worked up […]
Saturdays Monthly at 11:00am & 12:30pm Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World with shows* at 11:00am and 12:30pm! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance! Watch Echo swim with underwater friends while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home. An ASL interpreter […]
Join us on Sunday, May 5th from 11am-3pm for our annual Cops and Kids Event! We will have: -Bounce Houses -Tug of War -Fingerprinting -Photo Green Screen -Craft Table -Face Painting -Vehicle Display -K9 Demo -Pinatas -Obstacle Course -4H Archery Range -Train Rides & MORE!!!
Tulip Fest is a community event celebrating Spring and the start of a new growing season on our farm in Germantown. This year, we have 13,500 tulips– all planted by hand. Some for show and some for you to take home for Mothers Day! Thousands of Tulips will be Harvested and ready for you […]
THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 13 at 12:00pm & SUNDAY MAY 05 at 12:00pm The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most […]
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! […]
Kid's Workshop Make a gift for Mom! Decorate and plant your favorite flowers in a small planter, includes a card to color too. 8" planter, stickers, flowers, soil mix & card all included! The cost is $20. Mother's Day Planter Parties This is a spring workshop for Moms and more! Plant a colorful 12” Planter […]
05/05/2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM & 06/01/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 We are excited to return to Green Power Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00-2:30 pm to help get the garden ready for spring planting! Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program […]
Sunday Funday at St. Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door play space for families of children with special needs! Siblings that are older than 6 years old are welcome and encouraged to come and play with their sibling and make new friends too. This is lovely open space for families to feel at home […]
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. […]
Join us on Sundays in May 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 […]
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 […]
Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 3:30pm and Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 3:00pm Come See our Youth Elite Players Production of Honk Jr. Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Monday, May 6 from 4-5 pm at Capitol Library 3969 N 74th St Milwaukee WI Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Monday, May 6 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 […]
Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. […]
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