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.
Sunday, May 19 from 11am – 2pm Gardens will be open, flowers in bloom. FREE Admission day at Boerner! 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 Spring Flowers MKE!)
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 […]
MAY 16 - 19, 2024 at the Pabst Theater Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm / Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm / Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm / Sunday, May 19 at 1:30pm Experience ballet at its most modern in MKE MIX, our new contemporary triple-bill series at the historic Pabst Theater. In three creative pieces, […]
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 […]
Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, […]
Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, author and illustrator of Finding Things at Boswell on Sunday, May 19, 4 pm Boswell welcomes Wisconsin’s beloved, bestselling, and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek for an afternoon event featuring their latest picture book, Finding Things. In this child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book, they explore storytelling, connections, […]
May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS. The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
A program for children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. 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 Nature Time MKE!)
Monday May 20 from 4-6 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Get ready for an epic journey into the world of stories, imagination, and endless possibilities! At Cardboard Club we transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations inspired by your favorite books! Dive into thrilling tales, meet fascinating characters, and bring […]
Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot! At 10:00 am on Tuesday: May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October […]
Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30 am - 11:00 am at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for Furry Tales! The Wisconsin Humane Society’s story time for children 2-4 years-old is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 11 am. Animal-related books with a humane theme […]
Spend the afternoon on the banks of Wells Lake in Ridge Run Park in West Bend with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie on a hook, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. We will try to catch and identify […]
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 […]
The best gift for Mothers Day is quality time. Join us for an evening full of fresh flowers, fresh mimosas, and friendly banter. You'll both go home with a gorgeous warm tone arrangement designed in a sweet pale pink vase. Classes take place on the second level of the Menomonee Falls studio. Hope […]
Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr Cudahy WI Join us for a full moon period party for preteens to learn more about your period and how to deal with it! This event is for youth (grades 5 to 8) who have periods. Learn about menstrual cycle […]
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 24 from 10 am - 2 pm at Discovery World 500 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee WI Get ready for a high-flying adventure on National Paper Airplane Day! Unleash your inner pilot as you design, create, and launch your very own paper airplanes! Join us for an action-packed day filled with hands-on activities, where […]
FRIDAY, MAY 24 at 11 AM in Veterans Park Milwaukee Never Forget our fallen brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will be placing 27,316 flags this year representing Wisconsin’s killed in action from the Civil War through the present. With your help and the help of hundreds of […]
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 […]
It's May Family Night Out Time! Friday, May 24th: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Our ever-popular Family Night Out events are back and better than ever! Join us on May 24th from 6:30pm-7:30pm for a night full of swimming! Tickets are FREE for current members and $5/child for nonmembers. We will begin to accept RSVPs at 8:00am […]
Birding event: Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society MAY 25, 2024 at 8:00 am Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free - for all levels of bird enthusiasts! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
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 […]
05/25/2024 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 1615 S 22nd Milwaukee WI Filling Carts & Hearts at Friedens Community Food Center - Despensa De La Paz Friedens is Milwaukee's largest network of food centers and work to build community through nourishment. They have 4 locations and each year they serve 45,000 individuals and families in need […]
May 25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Artists from across the state will be featured at our event! The event will be held adjacent to Oak Creek High School in a community park that provides wonderful exposure, a lively atmosphere and easy access. We look forward to hosting a variety of artists, craft makers, […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]
Join us for a weekend of military tribute and community celebration, presented by the Village of Menomonee Falls. Falls Memorial Fest kicks off on Saturday May 25th with a 5K run at Mill Pond Park, which is organized by Operation Finally Home WI (8am). Village Park will be the host to a car show (10am-4pm), […]
Animal Feeding at Havenwoods State Forest on Saturday, May 25 1:00 - 2:30 pm Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 25 & 26 On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]
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 […]
Friday, May 24th - Sunday, May 26th at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin, WI Celebrate the start of summer the RIGHT way at Franklin Field! Friday Night Fireworks make their return on May 24 and make sure to come early on Sunday for our pregame Memorial Day service. Please note: Dates and times […]
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 […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
Show Runs from March 30-May 27, 2024 at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI A floral tribute to the art of Georgia O’Keeffe unfolds in the show dome, revealing the blooms of spring in all their glory. Immerse yourself in this unique exhibit and identify the flowers that bring you joy. […]
The Menomonee Falls Memorial Day Parade is held on Memorial Day at 10:00 am and starts on Main Street at Harrison Avenue, traveling to downtown Menomonee Falls and continues west on Main Street, turning north on Grand Avenue and ending at the Neu’s Building Center parking lot. This parade is coordinated by the Knights of Columbus.
Date: May 27, 2024, 11 am Locale: Armory Park Details: We welcome the community to join us for Whitefish Bay’s Memorial Day Ceremony. The Veterans Monument and Memorial Garden at Armory Park honors the rich history of men and women who served and fought valiantly for our nation. Located on the original site of Whitefish […]
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 […]
Tuesdays, May 7 / May 14 / May 21 / May 28 from 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm (For ages 6-11) Let's explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park! Every day will be a new adventure. Get ready to spend ALL our time outdoors, so please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and snack. […]
May 28th from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI Mosaic Creative Studios is opening up our favorite classes for a FREE High Interest Day! Give your actor the opportunity to be creative in 6 different classes and have a blast while learning. Our students will have the opportunity to have […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through June 20, 2024 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. Great White Shark Noon Cosmic Questions? […]
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 […]
Wednesday 5/15 at 11:00am - Mars: The Ultimate Voyage Wednesday 5/22 at 11:00am - The First Stargazers Wednesday 5/29 at 11:00am - Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
Free event where Milwaukee musicians take centerstage! Musicians TBA - -we're coming up with an exciting mix of genres. Stay tuned! Cash Bar w/Cocktails & Mocktails Free Popcorn Food Trucks 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: […]
Wednesday May 29 at 7:00pm Marty and Doc are at it again in this wacky sequel to the 1985 blockbuster as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to […]
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