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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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)
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!
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 […]
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: […]
Baby Beginnings is a 30-minute program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Hosted in our Pocket Park exhibit, each class will include stretches, tummy time activities, tracking practice, music and hands-on exploration. This program is designed for babies under 12 months and is best suited for those not walking […]
On Sensory Thursdays, your child or children will be able to play and explore their senses using different textures, materials, fabrics, and art supplies! Open Play is provided during the two-hour session and based of the child's wants they can participate in the sensory activity planned but are not forced to. Click here to […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
After a quick tour of the Sturgeon Streamside Rearing Facility, we’ll hop on inner tubes and float down the Milwaukee River. Along the way, we’ll discover the diversity of living things that make their home in the river. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that can get wet. Bring a lifejacket and an inner tube if […]
June 20th from 1:30-2:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Gather the family for an afternoon of adventure and fun! Explore a new theme each week to inspire creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This program is geared toward children 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome). No registration is required. Please […]
Spend time together in this toddler and me class! Perfect for 1.5-4 year olds, who love being creative and love to create together. In this workshop, your tot and their special someone will get some hands-on exploration. We'll be making a craft and making ice cream, yes really! Bring your play clothes - things may […]
Música del Lago 2024! FREE Latin Music Performance Series Thursdays at Colectivo Lakefront at 6 pm Colectivo Coffee and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UW-Milwaukee are excited to announce the return of our Música del Lago concert series at Colectivo's Lakefront cafe! This series highlights some of our city's finest Latin […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Friend Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door space for your children with special/support needs to participate in art activities, and open play afterwards. Best Friend Fridays is one of our intentional days for parents/guardians to create playdates for their children with like-minded families. Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is […]
Special Event: Tiny Tots & Tea Pots! Elm Grove Fri June 21 from 9-12pm & Delafield Sat June 22 from 9-12pm Calling all princes and princesses, don your fanciest frocks and let's sip, snack, and sparkle together! Enjoy a special high-tea affair with an array of sweet treats from local bakers and have a magical […]
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 […]
Join us for stories, songs, and open-ended art. Smocks or clothes that can get messy are recommended. This is geared towards children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
Join us every Friday for our Family Friday Open Gyms! Children will be able to get all of their energy out just before lunch and nap time! Bounce on our trampolines, swing, climb, and run around for an hour and a half of FUN! Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. Please note: Dates and […]
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 […]
JUNE 21 (11am - 9pm), JUNE 22 (11am - 9pm) and JUNE 23 (11am - 6pm) Join us June 21-23 at State Fair park for our Greek Cuisine and pastries, Greek dancing, market place and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Fridays at 1pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Get ready to dance, sing, and move! This […]
Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]
Free music in the summer air at BAYSHORE? It’s sure to strike a chord! BAYSHORE is thrilled to present the fifth annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series presented by OnMilwaukee and 96.5 WKLH. Every Friday until Aug. 23, guests can enjoy free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in […]
If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Movie in the Martin Drive Neighborhood Milwaukee Movies Start At Dusk The west side neighborhood association holds its screenings in the neighborhood's Community Gardens, 1345 N 46th St. Info: martin-drive.org. June 21: “The Bad Guys” June 28: “Mary Poppins Returns” Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Elm Grove Movies In The Park Elm Grove's Friday Flicks are showing at the Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion, 13600 Juneau Blvd. The movies start at 8:30pm. June 7: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” June 21: “Wonka” July 12: “Elemental” July 26: “Kung Fu Panda 4” Aug. 9: “Migration” Please note: Dates and times are […]
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