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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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee Celebrate the start of the weekend and the end of the wiggles with Dori Zori and Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee (Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.)! Enjoy an hour long non-stop mix of music for the whole family to enjoy. And on the first Saturday of every month […]
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market November 9, 2024 - April 19, 2025 (No market December 28) The market is 9:00AM to 2:00PM The Table 5305 W Capitol Drive Milwaukee WI (enter at the 54th Street entrance) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
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. […]
Every Saturday from 10:30 am–11:00 am Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to read a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Then listen to a story that relates to a work of art before creating […]
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 […]
Having a staycation? We'll bring the beach to you! We will be sharing our favorite beach inspired picture books and lead the group in a beach inspired craft project. Please come decked out for the beach if you like. All ages are welcome, admission is FREE, just RSVP to join us! Please note: Dates, times, […]
As bugs begin to emerge with the start of spring, we’re highlighting what makes them an important part of so many ecosystems, and why we should celebrate—rather than be “creeped” out by—all the cool things they do! Learn about insects (and other types of creepy-crawlies!) at the following interactive stations throughout the Museum. FREE with […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 March Planetarium Programs Wednesday 3/5 at 11:00am - Aurora: Lights of Wonder - $5.00/person Wednesday 3/12 at 11:00am -The Little Star That Could - $5.00/person Wednesday 3/19 at 11:00am - Worlds of Curiosity - $5.00/person SATURDAY SHOWS 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, […]
Learn to experience nature the way animals do! Take a hike with Naturalist Jim Thielke to discover all the ways animals play and survive in the forest. On our hike we will make nature art, participate in games, and search for the animals who are waking up in spring. This program is designed for all […]
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a Spring Planter Workshop at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls on Saturday March 29th from 1pm-3pm. Shady Lane Greenhouse staff will provide us with an educational discussion on spring planting tips as each attendee creates a spring planter pot. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come […]
3/15/2025 at 2:00pm, 3/22/2025 at 2:00pm, 3/29/2025 at 2:00pm UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 Milwaukee WI Need something to do with the kids on the weekend? Our special matinee program takes audiences on an interactive tour of our cosmic neighborhood, the solar system. Marvel at the Sun’s powerful flares, Jupiter’s swirling […]
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. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience Miller High Life Theatre Milwaukee, WI Ages: All Ages SAT March 29, 2025 - 2:00PM SAT March 29, 2025 - 7:30PM For the first time ever, audiences will get their chance to see an original, unforgettable two-hour feature film (shown with subtitles) meticulously created by Julien Vallespi and Quentin Benayoun from […]
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 […]
We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with all you can eat pancakes held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes (not gluten free) along with pure maple syrup (with optional pickle!), a serving of […]
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 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! […]
November 24th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am December 29th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am January 26th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am February 23rd, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am March 30th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am […]
Sunday, March 30 from 12–3 pm At The Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive Milwaukee WI FREE event! Family Fun Alert! AIA Milwaukee is proud to sponsor the Milwaukee County Historical Society’s Building Bonanza Family Day. Bring the whole family for a day of creativity, construction, and community as […]
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 […]
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI Sunday, March 30: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Sunday, April 6: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday, April 13: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday, April 19: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Finding Nemo (ages 5-12) Location: 929 N Water Street, Milwaukee WI (Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center) Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo Shows run from March 8 - April 6, at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.firststage.org/Production-Details/Disney-Pixars-Finding-Nemo The beloved 2003 Pixar movie comes to […]
Be a part of our Parent Support Groups to be around like-minded parents going through the same exciting and challenging parts of parenting. Here at St. Francis Children's Center you have a "Village" that everyone talks about when becoming a parent. Resources, snacks, and laughs are served every meeting with occasional happy tears/cheers for child […]
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 […]
Location: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena SSF Milwaukee Wave Fundraiser Sunday, March 30, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Stepping Stone Farms is the Non-Profit of the Game on Sunday March 30th. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. to the game and support the farm. Only tickets purchased for this game will count towards our fundraising efforts. Please […]
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 […]
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