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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PUMPKIN PAVILION The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to invite you and your family to this annual Bay View tradition. This four-day, family-friendly event brings over 2,000 Bay View residents and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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