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.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:30pm The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated […]
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 […]
June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / July 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / August 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / September 4 @ […]
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some […]
September 23 at 4:45 pm at Beulah Brinton Community Center (ages: 7-11) September 27 at 10:30 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) October 12 at 10:00 am […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2024 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. […]
Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday August 01, 2024 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to […]
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, […]
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 […]
Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts , Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursday, MAY 30 through OCTOBER 3, 2024 Thursdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm with live […]
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 […]
Calling all Master Builders! Join us for an evening of chicken and brickin' at our Father/Son LEGO Night at Chick-Fil-A in Menomonee Falls. After ordering and enjoying dinner (included in […]
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 […]
Family Fun: Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 10/03/2024 from 6:30-7:30pm Ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) Bring your stuffed […]
Aaron Boyd, author of Giving Good at Boswell on Thursday October 3 at 6:30 pm Boswell hosts beloved Milwaukee illustrator Aaron Boyd for a launch day celebration of his first book […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some […]
10/04/2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI The Nerf Fights have returned to the Oak Creek Public Library! Join us […]
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, […]
Friday, October 4 from 10:30-11:30 am at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. […]
ExperiSense Friday, October 4 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am Washington Park Library 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials by […]
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 […]
Oktoberfest 2024 in Heidelberg Park at the Bavarian Bierhaus will celebrate over 60 years of great music, great beer, great food and now open FRIDAY-SUNDAY. There is free parking, a […]
A Walk in the Park, at a Park Near You Now through December 6th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sept. 6: Doctor's Park Oct. 4: McGovern Park […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, check, or card. Parents are required […]
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 […]
Milwaukee Oktoberfest Taking place at Cathedral Square Park from October 4-6, this event offers live music, German food, and fun activities like stein hoisting and a wiener dog pageant. The […]
Dates: Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 Where: Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center: 1130 N 60th St Milwaukee WI Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate Halloween Glen for its […]
Join us on the first Friday of every month, 5:30-9:30 pm! ★ Pre-registration is required for this event! Registration closes @ 5 pm same day. ★ Pre-payment will not be accepted. Please […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 18th Annual Pumpkin Train event. This event is family friendly... nothing scary! […]
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 […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going […]
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Based on the series of books by Kimberly and James Dean, join First Stage for Pete 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 […]
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