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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say "Oui! Je parle francais!" Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesdays, October 1, 15, 22, 29 from 3:30pm - 5:00 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI French Club for kids! Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say “Oui! Je parle francais!” Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to […]
Kid's Club - Tech Time Tuesday, October 15 from 4-5 pm Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WITech Time offers children an engaging environment to explore and discover fundamental concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Through hands-on activities, kids delve into the flow of electricity by constructing enjoyable projects using Snap Circuits. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploration Stations: PumpkinsWednesday, October 16 from 10:30-11:30 am; 4-5 pm Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WIPumpkin Exploration! This could be a little messy, so be sure to dress for the occasion. We will be exploring the pumpkin from seed to fully grown. We'll read about pumpkins together, and a […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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!)
Exploration Stations: PumpkinsWednesday, October 16 from 10:30-11:30 am; 4-5 pm Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WIPumpkin Exploration! This could be a little messy, so be sure to dress for the occasion. We will be exploring the pumpkin from seed to fully grown. We'll read about pumpkins together, and a […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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” […]
Thursday, October 17 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Free for everyone & All Ages! Come enjoy the moon and some mallows with us! With the moon illuminated at 94.4%, we're glowing about this s'mores combo night. Check out the moon through a telescope then […]
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!)
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