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.
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 […]
July 13 & August 10 & September 14 from 9:30am - 11:00am Meet us at the Farmers Market for Story Time! This 20-minute interactive Story Time incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes.This program is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is not required. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit […]
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Celebration Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI 53209Saturday, August 10 from 10 am - 2 pmAdmission: FREE 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 Birthday Party Time MKE!)
Our build your own bouquet experience is kid friendly! Our build your own bouquet bar is open every Saturday 10am-3pm with all flowers priced per stem ranging from $2-9. 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 […]
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 […]
Saturday May 18 from 10am – 4pm Bring the whole family to enjoy a Zoorific Saturday! Enhance your Zoo experience with fun crafts, exciting games, and more hands-on activities all day long. Stop by stations with Zoo staff ready to educate guests about our amazing animals and their wild counterparts. Endangered Species Day Saturday May […]
July 22 - August 17 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 am to 5 pm Join MPM for four weeks of dino-themed programming! You’ll have the chance to examine real dinosaur fossils, think like a paleontologist, and learn how these amazing creatures lived through fun activities. Daily, the Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater will show: At noon: […]
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 […]
Bronzeville Week: August 3-10, 2024 Bronzeville Week is the City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment. 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 Bronzeville Week MKE!)
Wisconsin State Fair August 1-11, 2024 Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 S 84th St West Allis WI Wisconsin State Fair is a celebration of agriculture and livestock, local delicacies, and fried food. Every family seems to have small traditions in place around this event. If your family doesn’t, or you’d like some fresh ideas for […]
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day July 6 - Sept 2, 2024 12550 120th Ave Kenosha WI Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border • 10 am - 7 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 Time […]
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 - […]
Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for a summer fun story time! They will read some summer fun books and do a related activity!
Back to School Festival: Book-Bag Giveaway, at King Park August 10th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm King Community Center 1531 W Vliet St Milwaukee WI Families with school-age children are invited to King Park for a free book-bag giveaway, as part of the “Unity in the Community” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Back to […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 SPECIAL EVENT Taylor Swift Laser Show: 8/10 at 12pm, 8/14 at 10am, 8/24 at 12pm Legends of Perseus & Orion 8/17 and 8/21 at 12pm Retzer Laser Show Beer Garden: Friday 8/23 from 4-9pm, shows start hourly at 4:30pm Saturday […]
Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating all things KIDS, with a host of free activities and performances in downtown Menomonee Falls. Enjoy a Root Beer Garden, tote bag decorating, inflatables, a firetruck display, food trucks, and live performances by local youth groups, including a Main Stage kids concert. While many family-friendly […]
Summer Park Jam Friday, August 9th – 12pm-4pmInside Marcus Performing Arts Center | Free with Reservation Tap into workshops and network with the best. Whether you’re an up-and-coming Creative Entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, our CEO Sessions have something for everyone. Be part of Milwaukee’s next wave of greatness! RSVP OPENING SOON! Saturday, August 10th – […]
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 - […]
June 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm / July 13 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm / July 27 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm / August 10 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm / August 24 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Music on the Sherman Perk Patio Sherman Perk Coffee Shop 4924 […]
Saturday, July 13 and Saturday, August 10 from 1 - 3 pm Registration required. Independent readers can relax and unwind by reading to Lili, a certified therapy dog! Reading to a dog can boost literacy skills in children plus build social-emotional confidence. Register for a 15 minute timeslot. Adult must be present during their child’s reading session. […]
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 […]
August 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Free Family ConcertPlease 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 […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, August 10 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI It's FREE! Take it Outside Day - Canoeing (For everyone 5+) Join us at Riverside Park UEC anytime between 10am-1:30pm for a day of learning and laughter on the Milwaukee River. […]
Saturday, August 10 from 9 am – 4 pm at Milwaukee Academy of Science 2000 W Kilbourn Avenue 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 Time MKE!)
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 […]
Saturday Evenings / Movie begins at Dusk The AMP at Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI The Movies in the Park is held on various Saturdays throughout the summer. The Family-Friendly movies will begin at dusk and is great fun for all ages. 2024 Scheduled (Subject to Change): June 8th: The Super Mario […]
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 […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 9 am-Noon Fondy Market 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 2024 Market Season: EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 11th - June 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays July 6th - October 31st from 7:00am to 2:00pm LATE SEASON Saturdays November 2nd-16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Please […]
Waukesha Old Car Club 45th Picnic in the Park Car Show Waukesha, Frame Park August 11th, 2024 The Car Show is from 8:00 am to 4 pm with food, refreshments, music from noon to 3 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
JUNE 2-30, JULY 21-28, AUGUST 4-25, SEPTEMBER 8-29, 2024 9 am – 1 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: (Shop Local MKE!)
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!)
MKE with Kids is thrilled to announce the 2024 Kids Activity Expo, taking place on Sunday, August 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the beloved Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. This exciting event is open to the public and invites families from the greater Milwaukee area to explore a diverse range of kids’ classes […]
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 […]
Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]
Wheels & Water Coming Soon! Sunday, August 11 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | FREE Outdoor Event Does your child get excited when they see large machinery in action? Bring them to Discovery World to see the incredible machines our city needs to thrive and meet the teams that operate them. Please note: Dates and times […]
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 […]
July 22 - August 17 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 am to 5 pm Join MPM for four weeks of dino-themed programming! You’ll have the chance to examine real dinosaur fossils, think like a paleontologist, and learn how these amazing creatures lived through fun activities. Daily, the Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater will show: At noon: […]
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 […]
Wisconsin State Fair August 1-11, 2024 Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 S 84th St West Allis WI Wisconsin State Fair is a celebration of agriculture and livestock, local delicacies, and fried food. Every family seems to have small traditions in place around this event. If your family doesn’t, or you’d like some fresh ideas for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 for giveaways, celebrations & more! Celebrate all-NEW Theme Nights and Community Nights this season, plus familiar favorites return for 2024! Theme Nights 4/26 - Hockey Night 5/9 - Bark at the Park 5/11 - Star Wars™ Night 5/31 - Happy Days Throwback Night 7/26 - Yacht Rock Night 8/11 - Sesame Street Day […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
It's time for a party on a beach! Join Milwaukee Water Commons for our 10th annual We Are Water beachfront celebration on the shores of Lake Michigan. Don't miss this year's family friendly festivities with fun for everyone. Live music, dancing, and drumming with Ko-Thi and Panadanza! PLEASE NOTE: this year's event is at newly restored […]
DOUBLE FEATURE SUNDAY August 11th at 5 pm 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 […]
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