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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 […]
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 […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays & Sundays - 9:00am - 4:00pm Closed on Tuesdays WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is offering […]
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 […]
May 30th, June 11th, June 28th and July 2nd / All Ages Community Play Group at Creative Chaos Studio Our community play group is not a structured class, but rather a time for caregivers to socialize, little artists to spend time creating a themed art project and playing in our sensory area. Now enrolling: May […]
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 31, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Mother's Day! St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, May 31st for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Mother’s Day! All Mothers this night (5/31 only) swim FREE! - $5 per […]
May 31st at Kenosha Public Library (Southwest Branch)6:45 pm Southwest Neighborhood Library | Kenosha Public Library 7979 38th Ave Kenosha WIFree Family Concert from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pmPlease note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Fox and Branch) […]
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 […]
Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society 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: (Seeing Stars MKE)
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 […]
This summer, Moms Mental Health Initiative is bringing together the community at our Summer Social. This fundraising event unites us in celebration of the strength of our participants and the immeasurable power of togetherness. One in five moms experiences a perinatal mental health condition, like postpartum depression. On June 1, 2024 at Jacobus […]
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 […]
Join us for the 2024 Season of the Oak Creek Farmers Market! Dates: Saturdays, May 11 through October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Drexel Town Square 361 W Town Square Way Oak Creek WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Milwaukee Highland Games Saturday June 1 2024 CROATIAN PARK – 9100 S 76th Street Franklin WI Highland Games 2024 Spectacular Bagpipe Bands Great Scottish Food Beautiful Highland Dancing See Working Sheepdogs in Action Watch Unique Athletic Events Sing & Dance at the Ceilidh Children’s area mini Highland Games Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI 53208 Bikes! Stop by the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the basics of Biking. We'll host three stations […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday, June 1 from 11 am - 2 pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Saturday June 1 is International Tabletop Games Day and we'll have games for you to play in our Community Room! All ages welcome!! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
The summer kickoff event will feature artist vendors, vibrant performing arts from local and regional dance groups, eclectic music, street food, and family-fun art activities. We will be closing down Historic Franklin Street for this street festival and inviting businesses out on the street for food, drink, and wares. Celebrate summer with us in an […]
Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]
Saturday June 1 from 12-3 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with this super event. Meet some of your favorite Marvel Heroes and go through your very own super reader training with crafts, activities and a hero meet and greet. Please note: Dates and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
June 1st at 3:00 pm Come cheer on the Milwaukee Monarchs as they welcome the Portland Rising in this regular season finale of professional women's ultimate frisbee in the Premier Ultimate League. In addition to the game, there will be food and beverage vendors, face-painting, a bounce-house, giveaways and more! Please note: Dates and […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]
June 1st at 5:00pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem June 2nd at 5:00pm DOUBLE FEATURE: The Sandlot & The Princess Bride at 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 […]
Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm & Saturday, June 1 at 5:30pm at Catholic Memorial High School 601 E College Ave Waukesha, WI Tickets are Now On Sale for Amelie! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! This quirky, charming Broadway musical tells the story of Amélie, an extraordinary young woman who lives […]
Mystery at MPM: Family Edition on Saturday, April 13 and Saturday, June 1 from 6:00pm-8:30pm Join us for another family version of our after-hours mystery caper! Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat to follow a series of family-friendly clues that lead you through the twisting corridors and shadowy corners of the Museum’s exhibit halls. Get […]
Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]
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 […]
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