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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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

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

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
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

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

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

Muffins with Mom at Bug and Goose Cafes in Delafield and Elm Grove

Bug and Goose Play Cafe 13448 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI, United States +1 more

Special Event: Muffins with Mom! Sunday May 12 from 9-12pm This open play will be all about mom and family time! And you won’t have to worry about kids sitting still at a restaurant brunch or cleaning up a messy kitchen from cooking it at your house. 😊 Each child slot comes with: muffins for […]

$45

Mother’s Day At The Mitchell Park Domes

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

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation:  Mitchell Park Domes Sunday - 9:00am - 4:00pm (last entry at 3 pm) The Domes are celebrating Mother’s Day with a few special offerings: The first 50 visitors will receive a special Domes pin. The first 100 mothers who visit the Gifts Under […]

$9 – $20

Mother’s Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

May from 9:30am - 3:00pm A trip to the Zoo is better with Mom – who visits for FREE, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) See our animal moms like prehensile-tailed porcupine, Quinn, arriving in 2019.She’s been a mom to four offspring including current porcupette, male Guillermo. Visit […]

$20 – $35
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Princesses at the Milwaukee Zoo

Zoofari Conference Center 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee

Sat, MAY 11 & Sun MAY 12 / 10:00am to 4:30pm Milwaukee Princesses at the Zoo Zoofari Conference Center  · Milwaukee 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 Princess Time MKE!)  

$12
Event Series 2024 Racine Zoo Happenings

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Racine Zoo

Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

Sunday, May 12, 2024   |   11AM – 12:30PM Let's celebrate moms! Join us for a special Mother's Day brunch to spend some quality time with mom and all of your favorite animals at the zoo! This fun event will include: Delicious catered brunch buffet Fun giraffe encounter sponsored by North Shore Bank Lovely flower for mom Commemorative photo […]

$60 – $80

Mother’s Day Brunch at Art Lounge in Menomonee Falls

Join us on Mother's Day at Art Lounge in downtown Menomonee Falls for a delicious brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas! Included in the buffet: steak and eggs, breakfast potatoes, french toast sticks, crab cakes, bacon, cocktail shrimp, bruschetta, salad, fresh fruit, and a dessert bar.   Advanced registration is required!   If you would like […]

$30 – $45

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

Edelweiss Kiddie Cruise in Downtown Milwaukee

Edelweiss Cruise Main Dock 205 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 12 Royal Mother's Day Tea-Kiddie Cruise / June 30 Galactic Heroes & Villains-Kiddie Cruise / July 21 Encanto Dance-Kiddie Cruise / August 25 Minion-Kiddie Cruise / September 29 Toy Story-Kiddie Cruise / October 20 Hocus Pocus-Kiddie Cruise For the second year, Edelweiss Cruises has teamed up with Friend Like Me to offer themed character […]

$75 – $150

Bowl with Mom at Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls

Village Bowl Menomonee Falls N86W18330 Main St, Menomonee Falls, United States

Bring Mom and the whole family to Village Bowl & Social in Menomonee Falls! Enjoy the day together while we thank all the incredible moms out there.   This Mother's Day, we're offering a special treat to everyone: Unlimited bowling for 2 hours with rental shoes included at $15 per person plus tax. Sunday, May […]

$15
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

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
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

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

Toolbox at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

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 […]

$12

FREE Theatre Classes at Mosaic Studios Brookfield (Ages 5-8)

Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

May 13th from 4:30pm-5:30pm & Saturday May 18th 9:00am-10:00am at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI  Spring is here! We are celebrating with FREE one-hour theatre classes this week and next! Discover how to find your voice, dance, and explore theatre in a safe space with kids with own age! Explore the […]

Free

Paws to Relax at Center Street Library

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

Monday, May 13 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: […]

Free

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