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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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Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden with Sunbeam Kids

Green Power Garden S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha

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 […]

Free

Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

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

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 […]

Free

May Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

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 […]

Free

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

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

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

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, […]

$20

Paws to Read at Good Hope Library

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

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2024 StorySlams

Ex Fabula Teen StorySlam: Left No Crumbs (Ages 12+)

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, May 7th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell St Branch 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI This event is FREE but space is limited. Please Register in advance. Stories of food, cultural delicacies, cooking disasters, mouth-watering meals, and tradition! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free

High School Musical Jr At The Sunset Playhouse

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

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. […]

$14

Family Mindfulness Time at the Bay View Community Center

Bay View Community Center 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

April 24th & May 8th & May 22nd from 11:00am-12:00pm at Bayview Community Center 1320 E Okalahoma Ave Millwaukee WI No advance registration is required to attend Family Mindfulness – please join us for any session! Family Mindfulness sessions are held at BVCC twice per month, on Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm.  Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in […]

Free

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

Mother’s Day Cooking Class at Milwaukee Public Market (Ages 6+ with Adult)

Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

May 8th from 5:30pm-7:00pm MOTHER’S DAY CINNAMON ROLLS HANDS ON It's a sticky sweet mother's day treat! Wondering what  you should make for Mom this Mother's Day? Don't worry, we have that covered.  Nothing says I love you more than warm, gooey, and delicious cinnamon  rolls.  This is the perfect class to  take with Mom […]

$140

Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour at the Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 8 at 7:00pm at the Pabst Theater Get ready for Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience. The Story Pirates believe that all kids are creative geniuses, and they're ready to prove it […]

$30

Little Explorers Playgroup at Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

Little Explorers is a playgroup open to families with children ages 2 to 5 years old.  These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play. Adults are encouraged to play along with their little explorers as well. Little siblings (0-1) are welcome to tag […]

$7

Babbling Babes Mompreneurs: Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW)

The Babbling Babes Mompreneurs are meeting up at a Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) workshop! We will be meeting at the Nurturing Balance: A Workshop for Women Balancing the Invisible Load of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship event scheduled for May 9th from 2:30pm-4pm at Charles Allis Museum. The Babbling Babes will be meeting up at this event […]

Free
Event Series True Skool 2024

True Skool Spring 2024 Showcase Gallery

Radio Milwaukee 220 E Pittsburg Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thursday, MAY 9 at 5pm TRUE SKOOL SPRING SHOWCASE GALLERY 2024 Let's show our TRUE Skool students some love and support as they shine bright on the big stage! 2024 Spring Showcase Gallery May 9th! FREE & ALL AGES See you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free

Mother/Son Date Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls

Join us for a mother/son date night dinner at the Menomonee Falls Chick-Fil-A location. 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm time slots are available. $25/couple. It is $10 for each additional son. Register today as pre-registration is required and space is limited!

$25
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Plant A Pot For Mom Children’s Activity at Bluemel’s Garden Center in Greenfield

Bluemel's 4930 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield, United States

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 AT 5:30pm Bluemel's Garden & Landscape Center 4930 W Loomis Rd Greenfield WI 53220 Children will have a blast creating their own potted plant to give Mom for Mother's Day. They'll also learn a lottle bit about plants- education & fun all rolled into one! Please note: Dates and times are […]

$10

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

Play Date with Art at the Milwaukee Art Museum

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

May 10 from 10:00am–12:00pm at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall It’s never too early to learn to love art! Practice stitching shapes together with yarn, and work together to create a mini version of the Eva Hesse sculpture Right After. Then join in singalongs at 10:30am and 11:15am. For kids ages 5 and under, […]

$25 – $45

Joyful Mornings Nature Class at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park

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

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. […]

Free

Kiddo Karaoke at Art of Joy

Art of Joy W63N664 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

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!

Free

Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus (Grades 1-6)

Wisconsin Humane Soceity Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$30

Jam House: Monthly All-Ages Open Jam at Arts At Large Cafe Milwaukee

Arts At Large 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Swims

Milwaukee Recreation Open Swim – Multiple Locations

Various WI, United States

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 - […]

Free

Kids Cooking Class at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Wauwatosa

Maggiano's Little Italy Milwaukee 2500 North Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Kids Cooking Class SATURDAY May 11 from 9-11 AM | MAGGIANO’S MILWAUKEE Maggiano's Little Italy 2500 North Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Maggiano’s Little Italy is known for its Italian cuisine but this time the restaurant is giving the opportunity to kids to learn how to prepare a chocolate dessert and make a craft. Adults must buy […]

$15 – $35

Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater at Center Street Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Spring and Summer 2024

Clean and Green Day at Greendale Children’s Garden – Daffodil Park

Greendale Children's Garden - Daffodil Park 5607 Bramble Ct, Greendale, United States

SATURDAY, MAY 11 from 9 am – 12 pm Clean & Green Day 2024 at Greendale Children's Garden - Daffodil Park 5607 Bramble Ct Greendale WI Join us for Clean & Green Day in Greendale! The Greendale Health Department, Department of Public Works, and Children's Garden are teaming up for a day dedicated to making […]

Free

World Migratory Bird Day Activities at the Forest Exploration Center Wauwatosa

Forest Exploration Center 1800 Forest Exploration Dr, Wauwatosa, United States

This Saturday, May 11th, is World Migratory Bird Day. Come to the Forest from 9 AM to noon to learn from our forest naturalist, Danielle Pahlisch, about the many wonderful feathered friends who call our urban woodland home, or use it as a seasonal resting spot. All-ages friendly interactive activities will delight your senses! Hear […]

Free – $10

Nature Tots at Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian (little siblings ages 0-1 are welcome to tag along). A Riveredge Naturalist will focus on outdoor exploration, literacy, physical development, nature intelligence, and social development. Members*: $4 | Non-members: $8 Pre-registration is required!

$8

Decorate a Cake for Mom at Chocolate Falls in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Hey kids! Decorate a cake for MOM on Saturday May 11th from 10am-2pm at Chocolate Falls, located in downtown Menomonee Falls. Square or heart cake is $10.95 each (yellow or chocolate).   Call 262-415-5808 today to book your 30 minute decorating session! Space is limited.

$10.95

Build It Saturday at Tippecanoe Library

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

Saturday, May 11 from 10 am - 4 pm at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Drop-in between 10am and 4pm to enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO® Bricks and foam blocks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free

Mom Fest 2024 in West Bend

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Mom's always put themselves last, not today ladies...not today! This event is worth the drive; join us as West Bend shops, bars + restaurants, and health + wellness providers rally to remind us moms how important it is to FILL OUR OWN CUP!     Spend the day along Main Street in West Bend listening […]

Free

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more!   Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm   Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]

$23
Event Series 2024 West Suburb Events

JCPenney Kids Zone Event at Brookfield Square

Brookfield Square Mall 95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield, United States

JCPENNEY April Kids Zone Event on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 12 pm During the April Kids Zone event, kids can will make an Owl Dream Catcher. They will also receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pins. Parents receive a special 10% off coupon offer that […]

Free

Flashback Cinema Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ​(April 21 & 24)  The Wizard of Oz ​(May 11, 12 & 15)  Harry Potter and the Order […]

$25 – $85

Princess and Pilates at Next Step Dance Studio

Next Step Dance Studio 3501 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

Mother’s Day Special is for the dancer & their mom together.  It will be filled with an intro to dance and pilates, crafts, themed props, games, and a princess dance for the little dancer.  Come dressed in your favorite Princess costume or wear comfortable clothes that you can move in with socks or ballet shoes. […]

$25 – $75

May Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix  5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Community Events

West Allis Farmers Market

Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]

Free

Little Leaders at The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa: Storytime with Mandela Barnes

The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm Storytime with Mandela Barnes at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Storytime with Mandela Barnes and his mother LaJuan Barnes just in time for Mother’s Day! Take home a flower-themed craft and learn about kindness.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

$35

Mother’s Day Treat Boxes at Batter&Mac in Menomonee Falls

Batter&Mac Menomonee Falls N89W16750 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, United States

Bring the kiddos in to assemble a treat box for their mom, grandma, dad...whoever they celebrate on Mother's Day! Kids will decorate an assortment of treats and will decorate the box to gift them in. Treats will include cupcakes, cookies, and cakesicles as well as other goodies. Will include printing their own art on a […]

$50
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Community of Voices 30th Anniversary Concert by Milwaukee Children’s Choir at Saint Sebastian’s Milwaukee

"Community of Voices- 30th Anniversary Concert" a Milwaukee Children's Choir All-Choir Concert, featuring Introductory Choir, Preparatory Choir, Intermediate Choir, Lyric Chorale and Milwaukee Youth Chorale. 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: (Let's Go See Some Live […]

$20
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee Brewers!

Milwaukee Brewers 2024 Community and Theme Night

American Family Field 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for giveaways, celebrations & more! Celebrate all-NEW Theme Nights and Community Nights this season, plus familiar favorites return for 2024! Theme Nights 4/26 - Hockey Night 5/9 - Bark at the Park 5/11 - Star Wars™ Night 5/31 - Happy Days Throwback Night 7/26 - Yacht Rock Night 8/11 - Sesame Street Day […]

$90 – $150
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Escape From Peligro Island (Ages 5-12)

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play  Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]

$22
Event Series 2024 Stage Performances

Peter and the Starcatcher at Waukesha Civic Theatre

Waukesha Civic Theatre 264 W Main St, Waukesha

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]

$12 – $18

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