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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A program for two-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bundle up your tots for some wintertime fun. Check the website to see which rotating class is for two year […]
The oh-so mucky mud is slippy and sloppy! How are we going to help our friend get unstuck?🛻 Together we will explore activities to help encourage us to think about […]
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 […]
New Mini Series Out There, Experimental Music Series August 12 at Estabrook Park from 3 – 7 pm An intimate outdoor music series curating strange sounds in unique spaces. The […]
August 12: Perseids Meteor Shower from 8:00-10:00 pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI Join our Naturalists to see the magical Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered the best meteor […]
The oh-so mucky mud is slippy and sloppy! How are we going to help our friend get unstuck?🛻 Together we will explore activities to help encourage us to think about […]
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 […]
When: 08/13/2024 4:30 pm Where: 620 S 76th St Milwaukee (located BEHIND the office building) Robyn's Nest is a program of Children's Hospital (CHW) that supplies new and gently used clothing, […]
Calling all kids and families! Stop by to tend the children's garden -- we'll pull weeds, harvest whatever is ripe, and learn together about gardening and growing. All ages welcome! An adult […]
August 13th & August 20th 4:30pm-6pm Join us on Tuesdays in August for Free Music Classes! It’s a mystery every week so you won’t want to miss it! You’ll spend […]
08/13/2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden We're heading back to Green Power Garden […]
Join county Extension Educators to discuss all things parenting, family and coping successfully in these modern times. Focus on Fathers provides a variety of family friendly topics for information sharing […]
Tuesdays in August - Movies start at 7pm Admission is FREE! Aug 6: "Sing" Aug 13: "Luca" Aug 20: "Finding Nemo" Aug 27: "PAW Patrol: The Movie" Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 10 / August 14 / September 11 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm at Adventure Rock - MKE Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has […]
COMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR CHAGALL’S DEAD SOULS EXHIBIT JUNE 23, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm AUGUST 15, 2024 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Jewish Museum Milwaukee is thrilled to […]
Calling all parents and caregivers! This virtual workshop focuses on emotional intelligence principles identified by John Gottman and his colleagues such as emotion coaching, permissive, dismissive, and disapproving styles of […]
The Moonlit Movies series takes place in Fowler Park in downtown Oconomowoc on June 13, July 11 and August 15. Movie Starts at Dusk! Please note: Dates and times are […]
Irish Fest | August 15- 18, 2024 Thursday August 15 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Friday August 16 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday August 17 | 11:00am - 11:00pm | […]
Summertime S’mores on Thursday, August 15th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Free for everyone. Just stop by! Please note: Dates and […]
Come check out the pool in a different light, in the dark! It’s a glow party in the pool. Swimmers will be given glow necklaces, bracelets, etc. to light up […]
Thursday, August 15th from 8:00pm - 10:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St Milwaukee WI (For everyone) Delve into the fascinating world of bats, discovering […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has […]
August 16th at 4:00pm - Journey of the Noble Gnarble: The Experience Mosaic Mini Campers present The Journey of the Noble Gnarble! Journey of the Noble Gnarble is a story […]
Irish Fest | August 15- 18, 2024 Thursday August 15 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Friday August 16 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday August 17 | 11:00am - 11:00pm | […]
SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES Friday, July 12 - Operation Rec begins at 6 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm Friday, August 16 - Operation Rec begins at 6 […]
Bring your friends and family to this art workshop! Stitch together some masterpieces using recycled Colectivo burlap bags and embroidery hoops, floss and plastic needles. For the young ones, they’ll […]
August 17 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maglio Tomato Building 4287 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee WI Join Kids Impact Community to help Groundwork Milwaukee prepare their gardens at […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has […]
The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th, 2024, 10am to 5pm each day! Outdoors in beautiful Fowler Park next to a sparkling lake. Rain […]
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 […]
Center Street Daze Festival Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Center Street, from Humboldt to Holton Join us for the annual Center Street Daze […]
Irish Fest | August 15- 18, 2024 Thursday August 15 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Friday August 16 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday August 17 | 11:00am - 11:00pm | […]
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 […]
On Belay! Rock Climbing for Beginners on Saturday, August 17th from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Conquer our three-story […]
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 […]
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