The Traveling Beer Garden at Milwaukee County Parks
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 […]
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
Friday August 9 at Ruckus & Glee 805 N 68th St Wauwatosa WI You do not want to miss this FAMILY EVENT! America’s premiere silhouette artist Karl Johnson will appear in person […]
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 […]
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, […]
MPS Summer Playground Program at Select Parks Dates: Now - August 16th Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Locations: CLARKE SQUARE 2330 W Vieau Place, Milwaukee WI 53204 HARRIET TUBMAN […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join us for stories, songs, and open-ended art. Smocks or clothes that can get messy are recommended. This is geared towards children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. […]
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 […]
2024 Roving Activities Playground Schedule This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is bringing fun and interesting activities directly to our playgrounds! Returning this summer will be Milwaukee Recreation's Rec. 'N' Roll Mobile, […]
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 […]
We're thrilled to have Alex from Neighbor Art Studio hosting a special pop-up series in our cafe this summer. Join us for a drop-off event featuring art in a playful […]
Free music in the summer air at BAYSHORE? It’s sure to strike a chord! BAYSHORE is thrilled to present the fifth annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series presented by OnMilwaukee […]
Starry Nights at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI June 28 - August 9 / Starts at 6:30 pm Gather your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 8:30 am - 11:00 am One of Milwaukee’s favorite summer traditions is back in 2024 - the annual fun, family-friendly Hank Aaron State Trail 5K run/walk! 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
August 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Free Family ConcertPlease […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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® […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Learning Adventures at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: Jun 17-July 5 SESSION 2: Jul 8-26 SESSION 3: Jul 29-Aug16 Please […]
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn […]
Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm - Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm - Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer […]
Lake Park - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee, WI In 2024, Lake Park Friends is proud to present the 26th season of Musical Mondays. Presenter Jeff Bentoff has arranged […]
July 30 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 1) & August 01 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 2) Theme: Nature in 3D August 06 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 1) & August 08 | 9:00am […]
Wee Wonders programs offer hands-on experiences on a variety of nature topics to kids ages 2-4 years. Each session is a great chance for little ones to engage in nature […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 & June 25 JULY: […]
Southridge Mall's 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is back this summer with an exciting lineup of FREE, educational events. This complimentary Summer Series will be held biweekly from 11am-12pm starting Thursday, […]
June 18: Join us to have fun with washi tape! Crafts include making washi tape flowers, washi tape magnets and decorating mini notebooks. August 13: Join us to make […]
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!" […]
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? […]
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