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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.

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Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Swims

Milwaukee Recreation Open Swim – Multiple Locations

Various WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point)

Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Swims

Milwaukee Recreation Open Swim – Multiple Locations

Various WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events

Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursday

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2025 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

Free

Free Admission Day at Villa Terrace Milwaukee Lakefront

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Swims

Milwaukee Recreation Open Swim – Multiple Locations

Various WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Monthly Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Events at the Urban Ecology Center

Take it Outside Day at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park

Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Take it Outside Day at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI December 28 / February 15 / May 17 / August 9  (For everyone) Join us at Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to get outside! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Swims

Milwaukee Recreation Open Swim – Multiple Locations

Various WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert

Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point)

Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events

Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursday

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2025 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

Free

Free Admission Day at Villa Terrace Milwaukee Lakefront

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free

Monthly Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]

Free

Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert

Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point)

Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events

Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursday

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2025 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

Free

Free Admission Day at Villa Terrace Milwaukee Lakefront

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free

Monthly Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]

Free

Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert

Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point)

Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free

Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events

Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursday

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2025 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

Free

Free Admission Day at Villa Terrace Milwaukee Lakefront

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free

Monthly Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free

Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

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.

Free

Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events

Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursday

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2025 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

Free

Free Admission Day at Villa Terrace Milwaukee Lakefront

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free

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