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.
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 […]
Join us on Sundays in August 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 […]
Send your kiddo on in to our shop for the afternoon and we will send them home with dinner for the family! Dinner with no mess?! Heck yes! Kids will learn to chop and dice while preparing a summery salad, homemade mac and cheese, and cookies for dessert. Dinner serves a family of four. You […]
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7pm Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm 2024 Sessions June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22 from 3:30-5:30pm July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 from 5-7pm Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, […]
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 […]
Tuesdays, June 4th-July 31st @10-10:30am Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Southridge Mall's 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is back this summer with an exciting lineup of FREE, educational events. This complimentary Summer Series will be held biweekly from 11am-12pm starting Thursday, July 18th through August 24th in our Kids Corner located on the Macy’s end of the mall on the upper level near the restrooms. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 […]
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm at Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite. Please note: Dates and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm - Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm - Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]
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!)
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Giants in the Sky Try It Class! August 28th 5:30pm-6:30pm & The Grinch: A Panto Free Try It Class August 28th 6:30pm-7:30pm Mosaic's 9-12 year old actors are gearing up for Fall semester's shows, Giants in the Sky! & The Grinch: A Panto! Join us for a free night to see what it's like to […]
Live at the Lakefront Returns! Wednesdays | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Free for All Ages | July 10–August 28 Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Wednesday, July 10| 5:30pm - 9:00pm | FREE Outdoor Music LIVE at the Lakefront returns in 2024 for a 15th season with free outdoor […]
Free Thursdays: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26 and October 31 Hours: 8 am – 7 pm / 7 days a week Gardens will be open, flowers in bloom. FREE Admission day at Boerner! Milwaukee County Parks, in partnership with Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens (FBBG), presents free admission to Boerner on […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Wehr Nature Center 9701 West College Ave Franklin WI Hours of Operation: Wehr Nature Center Visitor Center - 8:30am - 4:30pm, seven days a week Trails - Open dawn to dusk, daily, year round WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is […]
Discount Day at Wehr Nature Center - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th at 8:30 AM Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin WI 53132 Wehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the Discount Day (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, […]
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 […]
What better place to enjoy a story than in the Garden? On the last Thursday of every month this summer, we will be joined by a librarian from Milwaukee Public Library (Center St branch), who will share stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning […]
Thursdays in August from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! There is no better place to learn and play than a garden: you and your young person can explore colors, nature, reading, numbers, patterns, and science, all at your own pace. We'll have a few […]
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 […]
June 6 - August 29 every Thursday at 12pm-1pm Catch some live music during your lunch hour MKE! PNC presents Tunes @ Noon every Thursday at 12pm-1p! Soak up some sun, and enjoy great live music starting June 6th! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Thursdays @ 9am & 3pm 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. Our Little Artists class provides the […]
Thursdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are […]
Every Thursday in July and August from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm An inclusive playgroup, where children with special needs, their siblings, and parents come together for fun, support, and community. We offer engaging activities for kids of all abilities while providing a space for parents to connect and share resources. Registration is required for […]
August 4: Bird Hike, 9:30-10:30 AM Join our Naturalist on a leisurely morning hike to learn the basics of birding and see some the 70+ species that live in or migrate through Lakeshore State Park! Every bird hike is unique as migration causes our visitors to change throughout the year. We recommend bringing your binoculars, […]
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 […]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Back to School! St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, August 30th, 2024 for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Back to School! - $5 per person - Kids 3 years […]
Want to try the BEST spaghetti sauce in Milwaukee?! Now is your chance. And, bonus, it is for a great cause! Come on in for a three course dinner featuring this year's People's Choice for Best Sauce at Festa Italiana made by Laura Grunert. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Angel Fund to […]
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: […]
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)
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
Meet at the Summer Stage - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI June 28 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm / July 26 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm / August 30 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm / Sep 27 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd Waukesha WI Wisconsin Highland GamesAugust 31 - September 1, 2024Admission: $20; Children 12 and Under FREEExplore your Scottish family history, throw a battle axe, check out the kilts, play with the dogs, or have a pint at the pub with some authentic Celtic music. Enjoy a weekend of […]
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 September 30, 2024 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. T. REX Noon* Did an Asteroid […]
Third Ward Art Festival On Broadway Street from St Paul to Menomonee Milwaukee WI AUGUST 31 from 10am - 5pm SEPTEMBER 1 from 10am - 5pm Spend Labor Day weekend at the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Free and open to the public, the Annual Third Ward Art Festival, in partnership with the Historic […]
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 […]
Red Bull Wake the City Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Dr Milwaukee WISaturday, August 31, 2024 from 11 am - 5 pmAdmission: FREE Get ready for the U.S. debut of Red Bull Wake The City, an exciting and innovative wakeboarding competition with a unique doubles format. Thirty-six of the world’s top riders will team […]
August 30 - September 2, 2024 at the Oak Creek Lions Club 9327 S Shepard Avenue Oak Creek WI Free admission, costs vary for rides, raffles and food! 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 […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 August Planetarium Programs Wednesday 8/7 at 11:00am - Rusty Rocket's Last Blast Wednesday 8/7 at 1:00pm - 5000 Eyes- Mapping the Universe with DESI Wednesday 8/14 at 11:00am - Galileo: The Power of the Telescope Wednesday 8/14 at 1:00pm - […]
Come bounce, swing, run, and play at our All Ages Open Gym every Saturday! This is also a fun opportunity for kids to practice their gymnastics skills. Ages 1-5 with parent, ages 6+ parents may drop off (after signing in). Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. CHECK OUR FACEBOOK FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR […]
Join us for an exciting matchup as the DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen in one of the biggest rivalries of the season! This game is extra special as we celebrate Louie's Birthday Bash. Our beloved mascot is turning 3 years old, or 21 in dog years, and we want you there to celebrate with […]
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 Night Movie in Veterans Park Movies Start At Dusk Gift of Wings and Milwaukee County Parks are excited to announce the Free Summer Night Movie Series in Milwaukee's Veterans Park! Bring your blankets and chairs out to Milwaukee's Veterans Park and enjoy this family friendly movie! Gift of Wings will be […]
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