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.
June 16 from 9:30am - 3:00pm A summer day at the Zoo is a treat! And even better, visit on Father’s Day, when dads receive FREE admission! (The parking fee and regular attraction fees still apply.) See animal dads like kudu Hasani and his offspring, female Chula. Born last summer, Chula and can be seen […]
Father's Day Brunch at Backlot Pizza + Kitchen BAYSHORE. Enjoy omelets, breakfast sandwiches, all of their pizzas you love, mimosas, & more! MAKE YOUR FATHER'S DAY RESERVATIONS TODAY!
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 […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 In 2024, mothers will ride free on Mother's Day on May 12th, and fathers will ride free on Father's Day on June 16th! The free tickets will be available to mothers and fathers on […]
Friday, June 14 10 am–7 pm Saturday, June 15 10 am–7 pm Sunday, June 16 10 am–5 pm Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of art, food, music, and activities for all ages at Lakefront Festival of Art! Meet more than 100 artists from across the nation and shop paintings, ceramics, fiber, metalwork, jewelry, and more. Sample […]
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 […]
SUMMER HOURS Saturday: 9 am- 1 pm & Sunday: 11 am- 3 pm Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give […]
Join us for The Bavarian Bierhaus’ Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast in the Park! Heidelberg Park will be open from 11am-6pm. Our famous Pig and Chicken Roast is available all day! Live Music from Alte Kameraden 1pm-4pm. Free Full Liter of Bier for every Dad!
We love us some dads, and Sunday at AOJ we've got fun times planned, so bring pop by the shop to celebrate! There will be live music from our good friend Mike Servais from 1-3, we’ll have a complimentary Happy Place, Modelo, or Miller Lite for dads, as well as a card-making station for the […]
Milwaukee Polish Fest | June 14 - 16, 2024 Friday June 14 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 15 | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 16 | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Polish Fest highlights Polish and Polish-American entertainment on five stages, Folk Art, Polish artists, demonstrations and a marketplace in a Cultural Village and […]
Sunday June 16, 2024 at Noon at Dave and Buster's 2201 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at Dave & Buster’s Wauwatosa! Grab the fam & battle for fatherly glory in the first-ever Dad Games. Champion your […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game Theme Night at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin WI Family-friendly events on deck at Franklin Field include Game Show Night on June 8th, fan-favorite Christmas in July on July 25th, Lecheros de Milwaukee games on June 16th and August 4th, and the Battle of the Badges: Fire vs. Police […]
Join us for an action-packed weekend as the Flying Monkeys take on the Cleburne Railroaders in what promises to be an unforgettable showdown! The Flying Monkeys Weekend is happening, and one thing is for sure - the excitement will be swirling like a tornado, and tickets are flying out fast! Don't miss the chance to […]
Father's Day Open House & Beer Garden June 16 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Ice Cream Social Open House & Beer Garden July 14 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Historic Day Open House & Beer Garden September 08 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Applefest Open House & Beer Garden October 13 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Please note: Dates […]
Join us on Sundays in June 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 […]
Public shows June 14-16 Friday, June 14, 7:00 pm Saturday, June 15, 2:00 pm special matinee for families with kids 10 and under Sunday, June 16, 4:00 pm New twists on folk tales from Poland, Korea, Abenaki First Nation, the Akan people of Ghana and more! Be prepared for amazing costumes, fast-paced humor, poignant lessons, […]
Welcome to the Father's Day Paint Party! Come join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and celebration at 5706 N Centerpark Way. This event is the perfect way to show appreciation for all the amazing dads out there! Grab your dad, grandpa, uncle, or any father figure in your life and get ready to unleash […]
Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]
Every Monday here at St. Francis Children's Center, Ms. Jelly will be reading to children with special/support needs and keeping your kids engaged with interactive reading. After planned books and engagement, there is time for Open Play in our newly renovated Family Activity Center. Click here to register! Please note: Dates and times […]
Monday June 17 at 10am - Noon or Tuesday June 18 at 8:30am - 10am Storytime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Uh oh, we have a buggy situation! 🪲 Let’s explore bugs and their different features. Bugs don’t need to be so scary if we know more […]
Social play is so important for a child's development. We're here to support this development and to build a community for their caregivers. But during this special 2 hour session we will also facilitate an interactive experience to appreciate our local police (and their cool gear and cars). This specific event, we will have […]
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 […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 & June 25 JULY: July 9 & July 16 AUGUST: August 6 & August 13 $5 per child—no registration required. Meet in the Boerner Botanical Gardens atrium. (Children must be […]
June 18: Join us to have fun with washi tape! Crafts include making washi tape flowers, washi tape magnets and decorating mini notebooks. August 13: Join us to make a variety of camp crafts including rock picture holders, threaded paper plate flowers, and mason jar lid suncatchers. These events are for children ages […]
Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View. Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]
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 […]
Date: June 19, 2024 and August 7, 2024 Locale: Old School House Park (5240 N. Marlborough) Details: After school is out for the summer, it’s a tradition to celebrate with the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation’s Ice Cream Social. Enjoy a sweet treat f and music by the Village Band of Whitefish Bay. The music and […]
Families with a child or children with special/support needs can participate in acrylic painting or watercolor painting on a canvas board for a take home art project, and in-door Open Play! Click here to register! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Summer Learning Adventures at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: Jun 17-July 5 SESSION 2: Jul 8-26 SESSION 3: Jul 29-Aug16 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 […]
Enjoy making art with natural materials and inspired by Retzer landscapes and wildlife, with a different focus each class! • Register by June 4 at 10 am (required) • $5 per child per class • Adults and young sibilings under 4K free • Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting, but please call ahead and arrive no […]
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 […]
King Drive, Between Center And Burleigh Streets Milwaukee, WI Juneteenth Day, which commemorates the end of slavery, is celebrated in cities across the United States, but Milwaukee’s celebration is one of the largest and oldest in the country. Since 1971, Juneteenth in Milwaukee has grown larger each year and the community doesn’t hold anything […]
Join us for stories and songs, rhymes and fingerplays at our storytime for young children and their caregivers. Weekly storytime sessions repeat, so choose which day works best for your family. This event is for families with children ages 0-5. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
Discover a vibrant lineup of creative hands-on make & take activities for all ages at participating businesses. What’s Make & Take? It’s a guided experience where you get to create something with your own hands that you get to take with you! During the shop hop, multiple shops will offer their own make and take […]
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 Join us June 9 thru August 29 to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 12 movies at any […]
Heartbeats of the City! Come take your lunch break and listen to some awesome live music at Red Arrow Park. Starting the first week of June, and continuing every Wednesday until September 4th, come on down with your co workers at 11:30 am for some of the areas best food trucks, and musicians! Please note: […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]
June 19th at Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd Brookfield WI Free Family Shows at 10:30 am and 1:30 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)
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!)
June 12 and 19 from 3:00-4:00pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Join us for this two-part paper mache event! Part One on Wednesday, June 12: Participants will make the structure of their paper mache item. Part Two on Wednesday, June 19: Participants will paint and decorate their creation […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center!
Town Food Truck Festival is back! Head to The Corners of Brookfield for a night of live music and delicious local food. Pet & kiddo friendly! *Every third Wednesday from May - September* DATES: Wednesday, June 19th Wednesday, July 17th Wednesday, August 21st Wednesday, September 18th TIME: 4:30pm – 8:00pm Admission is FREE! Please note: Dates and times […]
Let's Play Ball with Miracle League Baseball The Miracle League through the YMCA allows people of all ABILITIES play organized baseball. Players with diverse-ABILITIES dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases, just like their peers in standard baseball leagues. This is a great chance for our SBK kids who love […]
WED May 15 from 6pm-8:30pm & WED June 19 from 6pm-8:30pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI 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!)
June 19 - August 14 / Hart Park Wauwatosa BUILDING A STRONG COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC Join your neighbors for fantastic evenings of live music under the stars! Located at the Hart Park Rotary Performance Pavilion on the corner of 68th and State Street in Wauwatosa, Tosa Tonight offers a diverse lineup of quality entertainment […]
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
Wednesday Night Live is a unique, FREE, weekly summer concert series held exclusively at the Bud Pavilion. Event Times: Gates Open: 6pm Live Music Begins: 7pm Live Music Ends: 10:30pm 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: […]
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