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.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:00pm The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Watch closely as you experience things that just can't be done... or can they? Masters of Illusion keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and laughing out loud with jaw-dropping grand illusions and hysterical comedy magic! The world's greatest […]
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, […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 […]
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!)
Join us for pumpkin carving at the Brown Deer Public Library! We'll supply the pumpkins and carving supplies, you bring your creativity. Registration is required, and space is limited. You can register by calling us at 414-357-0106 or by stopping by the Reference Desk.
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!)
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, […]
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 […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 […]
Time is so fleeting, the little ages don’t keep! Capture this season of life with your little ones. Join us for a special series of fall mornings at beautiful First Roots Farm where each day includes a unique fall photo set & professional mini session with a renowned local photographer each day. Pick a photo […]
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. […]
Second Friday of the month from 10:00 am to Noon at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall It’s never too early to learn to love art! Practice stitching shapes together with yarn, and work together to create a mini version of the Eva Hesse sculpture Right After. Then join in singalongs at 10:30am and 11:15am. […]
Future Voters Fest: Empowering the Next Generation of Voters! At The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Future Voters Fest, happening on Friday, October 11th, from 10 AM - 1 PM. This event is a celebration of community, democracy, and—most importantly—the power of voting! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class Friday, September 13th / Friday, September 27th / Friday, October 11th / Friday, October 25th / Friday, November 8th / Friday, November 22nd / Friday, January 10th / Friday, January 24th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to […]
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!)
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 […]
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 […]
Dress in your Halloween best! Bring your treat bag and get ready to Trick-or-Treat in Downtown West Bend. Free kids activities, music, and more! 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 check the event website […]
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 […]
September-December 2024 at the West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St Wauwatosa WI Join us for some family fun on select Fridays. Check out each flyer for more details and information. September 9th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm / September 13th 5:30pm - 7:30pm / October 11th 5:30pm - 7:30pm / November 11th 5:30pm - 7:30pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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 […]
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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