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.
FRI, MARCH 8 at 6:30pm / FRI, APRIL 12 at 6:30pm / FRI, MAY 10 at 6:30pm / FRI, JUNE 7 at 6:30pm Arts@Large Café 1100 S 5th St Milwaukee WI 53204 This Open Jam removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured […]
MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]
A ComedySportz match is an awesomely exciting comedy show played as a sport! Friday April 26th / Saturday April 27th / Friday May 3rd / Saturday May 4th / Friday May 10th / Saturday May 11th / Friday May 17th / Saturday May 18th / Friday May 24th / Saturday May 25th / Friday May […]
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
Kids Cooking Class SATURDAY May 11 from 9-11 AM | MAGGIANO’S MILWAUKEE Maggiano's Little Italy 2500 North Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Maggiano’s Little Italy is known for its Italian cuisine but this time the restaurant is giving the opportunity to kids to learn how to prepare a chocolate dessert and make a craft. Adults must buy […]
Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater Saturday, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 9-11:30am at the Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave In partnership with Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to offer free "Drama FUN-damentals" workshops on Saturdays. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
SATURDAY, MAY 11 from 9 am – 12 pm Clean & Green Day 2024 at Greendale Children's Garden - Daffodil Park 5607 Bramble Ct Greendale WI Join us for Clean & Green Day in Greendale! The Greendale Health Department, Department of Public Works, and Children's Garden are teaming up for a day dedicated to making […]
This Saturday, May 11th, is World Migratory Bird Day. Come to the Forest from 9 AM to noon to learn from our forest naturalist, Danielle Pahlisch, about the many wonderful feathered friends who call our urban woodland home, or use it as a seasonal resting spot. All-ages friendly interactive activities will delight your senses! Hear […]
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 […]
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 Mom Time MKE!)
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian (little siblings ages 0-1 are welcome to tag along). A Riveredge Naturalist will focus on outdoor exploration, literacy, physical development, nature intelligence, and social development. Members*: $4 | Non-members: $8 Pre-registration is required!
Hey kids! Decorate a cake for MOM on Saturday May 11th from 10am-2pm at Chocolate Falls, located in downtown Menomonee Falls. Square or heart cake is $10.95 each (yellow or chocolate). Call 262-415-5808 today to book your 30 minute decorating session! Space is limited.
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, starting April 13th. Sunday trains will be added on the first weekend in May, and Friday trains will be added on June 7th. All aboard […]
Saturday, May 11 from 10 am - 4 pm at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Drop-in between 10am and 4pm to enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO® Bricks and foam blocks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Sat, MAY 11 & Sun MAY 12 / 10:00am to 4:30pm Milwaukee Princesses at the Zoo Zoofari Conference Center · Milwaukee 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 Princess Time MKE!)
Mom's always put themselves last, not today ladies...not today! This event is worth the drive; join us as West Bend shops, bars + restaurants, and health + wellness providers rally to remind us moms how important it is to FILL OUR OWN CUP! Spend the day along Main Street in West Bend listening […]
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 […]
Kid's Workshop Make a gift for Mom! Decorate and plant your favorite flowers in a small planter, includes a card to color too. 8" planter, stickers, flowers, soil mix & card all included! The cost is $20. Mother's Day Planter Parties This is a spring workshop for Moms and more! Plant a colorful 12” Planter […]
JCPENNEY April Kids Zone Event on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 12 pm During the April Kids Zone event, kids can will make an Owl Dream Catcher. They will also receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pins. Parents receive a special 10% off coupon offer that […]
SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (April 21 & 24) The Wizard of Oz (May 11, 12 & 15) Harry Potter and the Order […]
Join us in celebrating Spring in Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 11th with a free family orientated party in the park. Our favorite community partners will be joining us with fun crafts, snacks, and community resources. Waterway Restoration Partnership to show the different phases of the restoration that are happening in our waterways. Milwaukee Public […]
Mother’s Day Special is for the dancer & their mom together. It will be filled with an intro to dance and pilates, crafts, themed props, games, and a princess dance for the little dancer. Come dressed in your favorite Princess costume or wear comfortable clothes that you can move in with socks or ballet shoes. […]
Kid's Workshop Make a gift for Mom! Decorate and plant your favorite flowers in a small planter, includes a card to color too. 8" planter, stickers, flowers, soil mix & card all included! The cost is $20. Mother's Day Planter Parties This is a spring workshop for Moms and more! Plant a colorful 12” Planter […]
SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]
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 […]
Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm Storytime with Mandela Barnes at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Storytime with Mandela Barnes and his mother LaJuan Barnes just in time for Mother’s Day! Take home a flower-themed craft and learn about kindness. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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: (Let's Go Ice Skating MKE!)
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
Bring the kiddos in to assemble a treat box for their mom, grandma, dad...whoever they celebrate on Mother's Day! Kids will decorate an assortment of treats and will decorate the box to gift them in. Treats will include cupcakes, cookies, and cakesicles as well as other goodies. Will include printing their own art on a […]
"Community of Voices- 30th Anniversary Concert" a Milwaukee Children's Choir All-Choir Concert, featuring Introductory Choir, Preparatory Choir, Intermediate Choir, Lyric Chorale and Milwaukee Youth Chorale. 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: (Let's Go See Some Live […]
Join us for giveaways, celebrations & more! Celebrate all-NEW Theme Nights and Community Nights this season, plus familiar favorites return for 2024! Theme Nights 4/26 - Hockey Night 5/9 - Bark at the Park 5/11 - Star Wars™ Night 5/31 - Happy Days Throwback Night 7/26 - Yacht Rock Night 8/11 - Sesame Street Day […]
MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]
A ComedySportz match is an awesomely exciting comedy show played as a sport! Friday April 26th / Saturday April 27th / Friday May 3rd / Saturday May 4th / Friday May 10th / Saturday May 11th / Friday May 17th / Saturday May 18th / Friday May 24th / Saturday May 25th / Friday May […]
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
Special Event: Muffins with Mom! Sunday May 12 from 9-12pm This open play will be all about mom and family time! And you won’t have to worry about kids sitting still at a restaurant brunch or cleaning up a messy kitchen from cooking it at your house. 😊 Each child slot comes with: muffins for […]
Sunday, May 12 | 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Make Mother’s Day in Milwaukee a grand event! Create exceptional memories with the ones you love as you enjoy a sensational brunch in The Pfister Hotel's newly renovated Grand Ballroom.Reservations are required with full pre-payment via credit card. Gift cards cannot be used as a form […]
Sunday, May 12 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Celebrate Mother's Day at ARIA with a decadent brunch created by our Executive Chef Erik Hansen, specially prepared with mothers in mind. Brunch is available from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Reservations are required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Sunday - 9:00am - 4:00pm (last entry at 3 pm) The Domes are celebrating Mother’s Day with a few special offerings: The first 50 visitors will receive a special Domes pin. The first 100 mothers who visit the Gifts Under […]
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 Mom Time MKE!)
MOTHER'S DAY Brunch & Movie Make your movie-going experience even more magical by treating your mom to a spectacular brunch and your choice of a screening of Little Women or The Fall Guy this Mother's Day. Featuring a wide variety of delicious brunch options, this is an event you won't want to miss! Please note: Dates and […]
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, starting April 13th. Sunday trains will be added on the first weekend in May, and Friday trains will be added on June 7th. All aboard […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 In 2024, mothers will ride free on Mother's Day on May 12th, and fathers will ride free on Father's Day on June 16th! The free tickets will be available to mothers and fathers on […]
May from 9:30am - 3:00pm A trip to the Zoo is better with Mom – who visits for FREE, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) See our animal moms like prehensile-tailed porcupine, Quinn, arriving in 2019.She’s been a mom to four offspring including current porcupette, male Guillermo. Visit […]
Sat, MAY 11 & Sun MAY 12 / 10:00am to 4:30pm Milwaukee Princesses at the Zoo Zoofari Conference Center · Milwaukee 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 Princess Time MKE!)
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 […]
Kid's Workshop Make a gift for Mom! Decorate and plant your favorite flowers in a small planter, includes a card to color too. 8" planter, stickers, flowers, soil mix & card all included! The cost is $20. Mother's Day Planter Parties This is a spring workshop for Moms and more! Plant a colorful 12” Planter […]
Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 11AM – 12:30PM Let's celebrate moms! Join us for a special Mother's Day brunch to spend some quality time with mom and all of your favorite animals at the zoo! This fun event will include: Delicious catered brunch buffet Fun giraffe encounter sponsored by North Shore Bank Lovely flower for mom Commemorative photo […]
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