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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 County Parks is set to begin construction on a new playground at Mitchell Airport Park, with an official groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at the park, located at 4446 S Logan Ave, with street parking available along the avenue. This new playground will […]
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 […]
Tuesdays in the Garden, designed for children aged 1-3, provides a nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and wonder are extended through play and exploration, and children and their caregivers learn and discover side-by-side. Join art educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr for hands-on art making and all-senses-engaged exploration of the outdoor world at Lynden. We’ll consider different themes, each […]
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 […]
PUMPKIN PAVILION The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to invite you and your family to this annual Bay View tradition. This four-day, family-friendly event brings over 2,000 Bay View residents and Milwaukee neighbors to Humboldt Park Pavilion. Guests come to carve pumpkins, admire the display of 1,000 lit pumpkins, enjoy live music, eat local food, 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 […]
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 […]
FALL NIGHT HIKE Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. STARGAZING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. BLUE SPRING LAKE SEGMENT HIKE Thursday, October 10, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. FALL NIGHT HIKE Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. STARGAZING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00 - […]
Trick or treat. Books are neat. Come visit our not so spooky haunted library in Brown Deer. Make some crafts, collect some candy, and explore our storywalk.
Looking for a safe place for your child while they have off of school? Bring them to the Y for a fun-filled day with friends! When schools are closed during the school year, we offer full-day childcare at all five of our full-facility branches. The School’s Out Fun Day program keeps kids busy! Students […]
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 […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! 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. $8 for ages 2-12, $4 for 1 year olds, infants are free. Please note: Dates […]
Calling all big kids - this DROP-OFF program is just for you! Let your children bring your creativity and independence for this hands-on class with friends. This event is ideal for ages 4-7. Just in time for Trick-or-Treat, we're making our own candy bags! We're combining our loves for Halloween and tie dye into […]
Your stay in Sheboygan, WI during the spooky season wouldn't be complete without a kids Halloween party! At the BOO Harbor Kids Halloween Party at Blue Harbor Resort, kids will enjoy cookie decorating and crafts, plus a monster mash dance party and costume contest in our Peninsula Room! Resort guests can purchase the BOO Harbor […]
The Menomonee Falls Historical Society's annual family-friendly Halloween activities will be held on October 18th and 19th! Friday's event from 5-8PM include trick or treating around the historic park, an escape room, a scavenger hunt, a craft station, marshmallow roasting by the campfire, magician performances, food, Depot Beer Garden serving craft tap beers along with […]
Join us for Spooky Sussex 2024 presented by Sussex NAPA Auto Parts! Spooky Sussex is a not-so-scary, family-friendly, Halloween event with activities geared for children 10 and under. Spooky Sussex is held rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Registration is required for everyone at the event except for children under 2 year […]
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)
Join us for a fun-filled Paint Your Own Tote Paint Party where you can unleash your creativity and design your own unique tote bag! Date and time Friday, October 18 · 6 - 8pm CDT. Doors at 5:55pm Location 5706 North Centerpark Way Glendale, WI 53217 United States Welcome to the Paint Your […]
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 […]
The Hollow at Phantom Lake Oct 11-13, Oct 17-20 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pmS110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, WI 53149Admission: $15 ($18 on Fridays and Saturdays) Take a stroll and enter a world of enchantment, filled with 3000 hand-carved illuminated jack-o’-lanterns. This outdoor, family-friendly evening under the stars is sure to become a yearly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Story Time at Fall Fest at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 10/19/2024 from 9:30 - 9:50 am and 10:30-10:50 am Ages 2-6, with an adult, though all ages are welcome Bring your stuffed animal friend for crafts, a story time, and a stuffed animal sleepover at the library. Wearing […]
Join us for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book with a matching craft and coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-6 years. Can't wait to see you and celebrate the Halloween season! October 12: Room on the Broom October 19: If You Give a Mouse a […]
Join us for a fun and festive day at our First Annual Pumpkin Patch Event! This event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends along to enjoy the fall vibes. Date: October 19th Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: 217 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay What to Expect: Pick […]
E.T. & DESPICABLE ME 4 Halloween Parties! Get ready for the spooktacular Halloween at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern! Bring family and friends for a fun-filled party featuring exciting activities before enjoying your choice of E.T. or Despicable Me 4 - all for a great price! Saturday, October 19: All Tickets - $9 Admission Includes: Movie Admission "Trick […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St Milwaukee WI Take it Outside Day - Fishing in the Valley (For everyone) Bring friends and family to learn the basics of fishing in the Menomonee River! We will have 2 catch and release […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fall at the Farm Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha 7150 18th St Kenosha WIjerrysmithfarm.comFall at the Farm is happening now through Oct. 31 at Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha. Peep the colors, shop for decorations, pick pumpkins and devour fall treats. Plus, check out the petting zoo, bounce pads, hayrides, corn maze, climbing wall of trees, […]
Cave Explorers Saturday, October 19 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Caves are so cool! Let's explore these natural wonders with a fun read-aloud, some science experiments, and a building challenge. Can you construct the tallest stalagmite or the strongest stalagtite? Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Wisconsin Science Festival A statewide celebration with events for all ages. October 14-20, 2024 at The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI You’re invited to host an event for #WiSciFest 2024! Join hundreds of organizations around Wisconsin that connect people with science, technology, engineering, art and math. More than 51 counties and 41,000 […]
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Based on the series of books by Kimberly and James Dean, join First Stage for Pete the Cat – a hilarious, toe-tapping musical! Shows run from October 4 - November 3, 2024, at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center. Saturday, […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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 - […]
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 to enjoy trunk-or-treating, carnival games, more magician performances, escape room, storytelling, and the ever-popular marshmallow roasting. Depot Beer Garden will be serving tap craft beer along with canned beverages and hot cider. Matteo's Taco Truck will be serving from 1-8 PM. Don't miss the fun! Adults and kids over 2 are $7 […]
Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | October 18 - 20 Experience Native American culture at Baird Center this weekend during Hunting Moon Pow Wow. From October 18-20, head to the convention center for a three-day celebration of excitement, music and dance. Admission is free and open to everyone! Friday, October 18th: […]
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 […]
Join Us for Our Hocus Pocus & Play Halloween Party! At The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Boo! 👻 It’s that magical time of year again—our Second Annual Hocus Pocus & Play Halloween Party is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you! Last year, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Potions. Pizza. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Your family will love our sweet, scare-free spin on a Beetlejuice extravaganza. Perfect for little ghosts & ghouls looking for some seasonal magic. Bunches of fun for parents reliving the Beetlejuice drama. Drop by to enjoy dinner, potion making, and more in this open house style event. So, […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI October 17 - October 20 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Zoo has become a must-see destination during the Halloween season. Enjoy more treats than tricks, and join in family-friendly activities like a Trick-or-Treat Trail to gather goodies, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, “Creatures of the Night” […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 18th Annual Pumpkin Train event. This event is family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. Important Event Information:- If for some reason […]
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 […]
Get your kids moving at Altius Special Events! Parents' Night Out is co-ed and non-members are welcome. Each PNO features games and activities, along with bucket rides, trampoline, and obstacle courses. All activities are closely supervised by our instructors. Cheese pizza and a beverage are provided at 8:00pm. Ages 5-12 / 1 Child $45, 2 […]
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 […]
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