Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser returns to MSOE’s Kern Center on Sunday, March 23! WMSE is putting some spice in your spring and turning up the heat with its 23rd annual Rockabilly Chili fundraiser. Wisconsin’s Largest Restaurant Chili cookoff event, WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili will take place Sunday, March 23rd at 11 am – 3 pm at […]
Live at Fiserv ForumFiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203March 21 & 23, 2025 (schedule below)Admission: $110+For the ultimate March Madness experience, take your family to Fiserv Forum to watch the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, hosted by Marquette University. This is a fantastic way to introduce […]
Join us on Sundays in March 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 […]
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7pm Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, quieter space during our Sensory-Friendly Sessions. These special playtimes include open-play and facilitated Programming. Advanced reservations are recommended. For more information, Look Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Location: All Milwaukee Wave games take place a the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, unless otherwise noted. Taking the kids to a Milwaukee Wave game? Read our guide on What Families Can Expect at a Milwaukee Wave Game to make the most of your visit! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Public Skating at The Pettit National Ice Center! A Hometown Favorite! 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.
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Ideal ages : 18 months - 5 years old (with caregiver, siblings welcome with their own tickets) Some classes include swallowable materials […]
This event is a fun, exercise-based yoga class for children that includes poses, breathing, and creative activities. We’ll practice with a partner, do group poses and play fun yoga games. There is a 45 minute session for ages 2-5 (accompanied by a parent for the practice), and another 45 minute session for ages 6-10 (practicing […]
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 […]
On Sensory Days, your kids 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 on the child's wants, they can participate in the sensory activity planned, but are not forced to. Guardian's please book tickets for […]
Little Learners Story Time At The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Monday, March 10th / Monday, March 17th / Monday, March 24th / Monday, March 31st @ 8:30am or 10:30am Join us for a day filled with warmth, creativity, and joy! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Designed as a conduit to connection and bonding through new motherhood, this FREE weekly event is hosted by Babbling Babes, Milwaukee's largest moms social group, and The Play Retreat in Mequon. What to Expect: Honest conversations about motherhood Conversations about anything and everything outside of motherhood (because we're more than "just moms") A safe, judgment-free […]
Come to our “drive-in” movie! This event is designed for kids 10 and under. We will provide cardboard “cars”, a movie and snacks. Space (and cars) are limited so please register ahead of time. Even if a “car” is not available, regular seating will be provided. Kids can also bring a blanket or pillow […]
We believe in offering more inclusive learning environments and programs to our families that benefit our children in our community. On Tuesdays, we will host all families in an inclusive Open Play Session from 2pm-4pm for both children with "special/support" needs and "typically developing" children . Reading is planned, but not at a specific time […]
Celebrating 10 years with Friends of Lincoln Park Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Emil Blatz Building 1301 W Hampton Ave Milwaukee WI We are still alive in 2025 and what a wonderful journey it has been! Friends of Lincoln Park officially joined the Park People of Milwaukee County and started our Friends Group in 2015. […]
Admirals Autograph Corner! TUESDAY DEC 3 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 8 at 7:00 PM | FRIDAY JAN 10 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 22 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 29 at 7:00 PM | FRIDAY FEB 7 at 7:00 PM | TUESDAY FEB 25 at 7:00 PM | FRIDAY MAR 7 at 7:00 PM […]
Children with special/support needs showcase their artistic skills by painting on canvas boards and are able to play safely in-doors! This program is designed for children up to age 6. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue […]
It’s never too early to foster creativity. Explore art together in this monthly program for children five and under and their caregivers. Each drop-in session offers thematic art making, play-based activities, and self-guided gallery activities. Mini Makers takes place the last Wednesday of each month, drop in 10:00–12:00. Story time begins in the galleries at […]
Wednesday, March 26 from 10am-2pm Rocks and minerals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Get inspired by the Grohmann Museum's photography exhibition, On the Edge: The Labor and Environment of Dimensional Stone Quarries and then head down to the lower level stART Lab to paint colorful, decorative rocks. This activity is recommended for ages […]
Thursdays are one of our intentional days for parents/guardians to create playdates for their children with like-minded families. Our Family Activity Center is a socially and open space for families to make those connections for your children and even foster friendships with other parents/guardians. • Program Size Limitations: This program is restricted to 15 children to […]
Joining your local The Mom Walk Collective will not only get you out of the house and in the fresh air, but our hope is that you walk away with a new friend for you and your kids, and find a newfound joy in motherhood. These events are FREE, but registration is required. Join us […]
COMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR CHOICES OF CONSEQUENCE MARCH 27, 2025 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Jewish Museum Milwaukee is thrilled to host this community day for anyone living in Milwaukee County to visit Choices of Consequence: Denmark and the Holocaust for FREE! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at Storytime for stories, songs and fun! 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.
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Thursdays, March 6 / March 13 / March 20 / March 27 / April 3 / April 10 / April 17 / April 24 / May 1 / May 8 / May 15 / May 22 / May 29 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm […]
Community Yoga Wauwatosa Public LibraryThursdays @ 5:30pm Join me for a community yoga class at the Wauwatosa Public Library (most Thursdays) at 5:30 pm*. Each week, I'll lead you through a relaxing 45-minute yoga flow. Please see below for full schedule and check back for any updates. This is a "pay what you'd like" donation-based class […]
On Sensory Fridays, your kids 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 on the child's wants, they can participate in the sensory activity planned, but are not forced to. Guardian's please book tickets for […]
Mar 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 from 10-11 am Enjoy a different story theme each day! Monday, March 24: Life in a Shell Tuesday, March 25: Spring has Sprung Wednesday, March 26: Nature Recycles Thursday, March 27: Rabbits Rule Friday, March 28: Things with Wings • For ages 3 to 2nd grade. • $5 […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January 18 - April 6 Cost: Free with paid admission Learn […]
Kids grow fast. At JBF Germantown / Port Washington, you get WAY MORE for LESS. This is one pop-up sale you CANNOT afford to miss! Here’s how it works… Local families sell things their children have outgrown or outloved. Other local families are able to shop THOUSANDS of items at 50-90% less than retail. […]
Family Storytime at the St Francis Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave St Francis WI Fridays, January 10-May 2 @ 10am Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Ages 0 - 5 (Older siblings welcome!) Please note: Dates and times […]
Welcome to First Year Circle (FYC)! An open and welcoming group where parents with new babies can connect, support one another, and navigate this challenging yet special time together. First Year Circle is held on Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm at Bay View Community Center THIS GROUP IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL NEW PARENTS! Please note: […]
Spring Adventure Day Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N Hopkins Street Milwaukee WI Friday, March 28, 2025 from 10 am-2 pm Admission: FREE Enjoy a day full of fun at Havenwoods State Forest while school is out! Outdoor adventures, indoor crafts and fun activities to engage school-age children will be available all day. Activities include a […]
March 25-28, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm Join in on family-friendly fun during spring break at the Museum! Create a blooming flower in the Kohl’s Art Studio, gather around for musical children’s book reading, and be inspired by visiting artists. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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 (as of 1/6/25) Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing (as […]
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) January 1, 2025 through April 4, 2025 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. Cities of the Future Noon Constellations! […]
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 times […]
Storytime Fridays at 11am Join us on the Stage in the Children's department for Storytime every Friday at 11:00am. 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.
Friday, March 28th, 2025 from 11am-11:30am; 12pm-12:30pm; 1pm-1:30pm 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗥-𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸? Join us and 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗲'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 for an amazing opportunity to learn about and meet baby Dinosaurs! Meet Roxie the Raptor and Sterling the Stegosaurus – they can't wait to learn, dance, and stomp with you! Each […]
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 […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Spring Break Schedule Monday 3/24 at 11:00am- Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast Monday 3/24 at 1pm-Two Small Pieces of Glass Tuesday 3/25 at 11:00am- Forward! To the Moon Tuesday 3/25 at 1:00pm-Sunstruck Wednesday 3/26 at 11:00am-One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s […]
Fri-Yays! Friday, March 28 from 4:30-5:30 pm Mitchell Street Library 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Come for some fun and crafts and learn something new every other Friday at the library! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. 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.
Explore the new moon night sky with Naturalist Alison Schrad. We’ll climb the tower to observe the stars and the constellations that can be found this time of year. Afterwards, we’ll listen for active nocturnal animals on the trails and see what we can find. To help you better see the trail at night, bring […]
Lights of Spring at The Ingleside Hotel Experience the magic of a brand NEW walk-through light show at The Ingleside Hotel! From the makers of Country Christmas, Lights of Spring brings all the excitement of the holiday season with a fresh spring twist. Stroll through the illuminated 3/4-mile outdoor trail filled with animated creatures and […]
Eble Glow Skate Eble Ice Arena, 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI Friday, March 28, 2025 from 6:30pm-8 pm Admission: $12 Gather your friends, family, and teammates for public ice skating under Eble Park Ice Arena’s glowing lights. Glow Skate sessions occur at various times of the year. All ages and skating abilities are welcome. […]
28th March, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm at the Campus of UW-Milwaukee Chemistry Room 110, 2000 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us as UWM's new Professor, Dr. Lia Medeiros, discusses how telescopes all over the world came together to take the first ever image of a black hole and how she used this image […]
Ride The Cyclone Location: 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI 53202 (Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center) Shows run from March 28 - April 13 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center. In this hilarious and outlandish musical, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short 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 […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday and Saturday night. All ages are welcome, no drop-offs allowed! A GLOW T-shirt MUST be worn in […]
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