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.
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. […]
Join us at your local Fleet Farm for Pumpkin Decorating on September 28th from 9AM - 1PM! This event is FREE at all Fleet Farm locations. Milwaukee area locations include Germantown, Oconomowoc, Muskego, and West Bend. We'll have pumpkins, paint, markers and stickers ready for you and your family to decorate your pumpkin however […]
Hello Saturday! Milwaukee Ballet Storytime Kick off the weekend with a smile! Dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet will be at the library to read a story and teach some basic dance moves. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Come learn to cook delicious healthy food, right from the garden! We'll bring whatever we have harvested from the Children's plot at Alice's Garden that week and learn to make something yummy together. All ages welcome -- children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Saturday, September 28 from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Ruckus & Glee 805 N 68th St Wauwatosa WI You do not want to miss this FAMILY EVENT! We've got oodles of trains and train track, and we're going to put it all out and let kids build and play to their hearts' content! Appropriate for kids 3+. […]
Join us for Falls Harvest Festival on September 28th at Mill Pond Park in Menomonee Falls! This is a FREE family friendly event to enjoy:-Live Music-Vendor Marketplace-Food Trucks-Entertainment-Wagon Rides-Concert from 5pm-7pm by Cream City Hot Club
Enjoy a special party all about everyone's favorite blue heeler. Bluey will be there for pictures and meet and greet! This event is geared for ages 3-7, but all are welcome!
Girls in Aviation Day Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 5300 S Howell Avenue Milwaukee WI Saturday, September 28 from 1-4 pm Admission: FREE (girls ages 12-18) Girls in Aviation Day is an event that happens around the world in September, and there’s an annual event at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport put on by the Women […]
Join us for an afternoon of book-themed activities including games, scavenger hunt, delicious snacks, and plenty of surprises. Everyone is invited, so don’t miss out on the fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please […]
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 […]
September 28th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dive into the world of science and creativity with our DIY Lava Lamp class! This fun and engaging workshop will guide participants through the process of creating their very own lava lamps. Perfect for kiddos 4+ , this hands-on class combines art, chemistry, and a touch of magic to […]
September 28, 2024 at 7:30 pm / Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Simone Biles, Fred Richard and other favorite stars of the gymnastics world leap into action at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour. The high-flying performance lands in Milwaukee following the international competition in Paris. […]
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 […]
It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October 10 am - 2 pm 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 Picnic Time MKE!)
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 […]
Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00am – 4:00 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue Milwaukee WI Ever walk past a unique building in Milwaukee and wonder what’s inside? That’s the idea behind the 13th annual Doors Open taking place throughout the city this year. Take self-guided tours of buildings, homes and monuments […]
Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 140+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free: View the List of Sites Here Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Autumn Harvest Fest – The Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St Mukwonago WI 53149 September 7 - October 27, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays only)Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins)This fun family event features apple picking, corn maze, laser tag, pumpkin patch, tractor-pulled hayrides, pony rides, the Smilin’ Barn Café and more. Whether you’re […]
Oktoberfest 2024 in Heidelberg Park at the Bavarian Bierhaus will celebrate over 60 years of great music, great beer, great food and now open FRIDAY-SUNDAY. There is free parking, a midway for kids on Friday and Saturdays, and plenty of tables to make Oktoberfest at Heidelberg Park a fun place to be! Food: Traditional […]
Join us for Fall Fest on September 29th at 11am at Redeemer United Church of Christ in Sussex/Menomonee Falls. There will be food, games, a bounce house, and more fun for the whole family! This event is FREE. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business […]
May 12 Royal Mother's Day Tea-Kiddie Cruise / June 30 Galactic Heroes & Villains-Kiddie Cruise / July 21 Encanto Dance-Kiddie Cruise / August 25 Minion-Kiddie Cruise / September 29 Toy Story-Kiddie Cruise / October 20 Hocus Pocus-Kiddie Cruise For the second year, Edelweiss Cruises has teamed up with Friend Like Me to offer themed character […]
Pop Up Nature AGE GROUP: 5 YEARS AND UP (SEASONAL) Want to explore nature with your children but don’t know how to get started? Stop in for a “pop-up” program with a nature expert to get your adventure on! There will be a seasonal naturalist led activity at each session from 1-1:30, followed by self-guided […]
Join us on Sundays in September 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 […]
Come join us for a hopping good time at our in-person paint party celebration! Let your creativity run wild as you paint your very own bunny masterpiece. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the supplies you need. Date: September 29th Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: 5706 N Centerpark […]
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 […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! On Mondays, we have 2 inflatables! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, check, or card. Parents are required to stay, and an online waiver is required. $10 for ages 2-12, $5 for 1 year olds, infants […]
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 […]
October 1 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lead Safe Kits for Kids Sherman Park Community Association 3526 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee, WI The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, "No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood are associated with developmental delays, […]
Family Game Night Tuesday, October 1 from 4:30-5:30 pm Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Bring the whole family for game night at Good Hope! Learn a new game, enjoy a classic, or play on the Switch during this all-ages evening program. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
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 […]
Join us for the upcoming virtual Positive Parenting Program for parents/caregivers of children 0-12! Attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Join us for one, two or all four sessions from the comfort of your own home over Zoom. This series will be offered in the morning as well as the evening to accommodate all […]
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:30pm The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, set to captivate audiences in concert venues worldwide. These films have garnered immense popularity, largely […]
June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / July 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / August 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / December […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 October Planetarium Programs Wednesday 10/2 at 11:00am - Aurora: Lights of Wonder - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/9 at 11:00am - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/16 at 11:00am - Spooky Space - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/23 at 11:00am - […]
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 […]
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!)
Visit Retzer Nature Center for our popular self-guided hike around Scarecrow Lane from September 21 - October 31! Open Daily, Sunrise - 10 pm *Free! Recommended for all ages. Enjoy the unique scarecrows displays and changing colors of autumn along the Blue Trail. Find the scarecrows on the west end of the Learning Center building, […]
September 13 - October 27 Hours: 8 am – 7 pm / 7 days a week Join us at China Lights 2024 to celebrate Year of the Dragon with more than 40 larger-than-life light displays! The Dragon King, flower tunnel, and zodiac lanterns are just some of the highlights of this year’s event. Visitors will […]
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 […]
September 23 at 4:45 pm at Beulah Brinton Community Center (ages: 7-11) September 27 at 10:30 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) October 12 at 10:00 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class centered on connecting […]
Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday August 01, 2024 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Now through November 4, 2024 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 am to 5 pm The Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit is decorated for Halloween! Experience how Milwaukee residents at the turn of the 20th century celebrated the fall season. Free with admission. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
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 […]
Start or extend your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin, only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and enjoy many new and fun-filled family […]
Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts , Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursday, MAY 30 through OCTOBER 3, 2024 Thursdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm with live music from 5pm - 7:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Campfire Cooking Evenings at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Thursday, September 26, 2024 Thursday, October 3, 2024 Thursday, October 10, 2024 Thursday, October 17, 2024 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Thursday, October 31, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm Join us for the whole series or pick & choose which dates/cooking […]
Calling all Master Builders! Join us for an evening of chicken and brickin' at our Father/Son LEGO Night at Chick-Fil-A in Menomonee Falls. After ordering and enjoying dinner (included in your registration fee) you are welcome to build your LEGO kit. We have space for 10 builder pairs per each time slot, so we encourage […]
Thursday, September 26 - Sunday, November 3 Over 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns will light up the night! In the crisp fall air, stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and become immersed in dazzling lights and charming decorations. The intricately designed jack-o’-lanterns will look like pieces of art during the day and come to life at night […]
Family Fun: Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 10/03/2024 from 6:30-7:30pm Ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) Bring your stuffed animal friend for crafts, a story time, and a stuffed animal sleepover at the library. Wearing pajamas is encouraged. Be sure to check Facebook to […]
Aaron Boyd, author of Giving Good at Boswell on Thursday October 3 at 6:30 pm Boswell hosts beloved Milwaukee illustrator Aaron Boyd for a launch day celebration of his first book as an author/illustrator. Giving Good is Boyd’s heartfelt ode to the love that a father shares with son that keeps them both warm inside and […]
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