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.
April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]
Bring the kids out to get their wiggles out and serenade us with KiDdO KaRaOkE!!! Our Joy Ambassadors will be there to lead the festivities so you can hang out and relax, and have a drink or join in on the KaRaOkE fun...your call!
April 19 FROM 6:30pm - 8:30pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa, WI Dive into excitement with Youth Nights, exclusively at the West Suburban YMCA. Kick off the night with a bit of schoolwork, then gear up for a thrilling adventure filled with dynamic games and activities. From spirited sports to interactive video […]
Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.
April 1 - 30 from Sunrise to 10 pm Come out to Retzer to enjoy this Spring’s Story Hike, featuring the children’s book “Crow Not Crow,” by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Set out on the Orange Trail to read the book while enjoying the outdoors at the same time! The Orange Trail is a mowed grass […]
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 - […]
Saturday, April 20 · 9am - 12:30pm at We Energies STEM Center at MSOE 1444 N Water Street Milwaukee, WI 4th - 9th grade girls are invited to join STEM professionals to complete hands on activities and learn more about local STEM careers Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give inspiration boosts when needed. Projects for ages 6-adult rotate weekly. Please note: Dates […]
Rescue Fair Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Field Park, Mukwonago No cost for admission The Friends of HAWS will be serving up food & beverages at the Ca$h the Dog Rescue Fair on Saturday, April 20th as a fundraiser to HAWS! Stop by for some good eats and treats. HAWS […]
April 20th at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maglio Tomato Building, 4287 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Join Kids Impact Community to help Groundwork Milwaukee prepare their gardens at the urban farm “hoop houses” in Glendale! Volunteers will cultivate, plant, water, and harvest fresh produce such as tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and kale that […]
Saturday, April 20 at Lisbon Community Park from 10AM-12PM Lisbon will celebrate Earth Day with a Tree Giveaway Event on Saturday, April 20 at Lisbon Community Park from 10AM-12PM. Remaining trees may be picked up at Village Hall the following week. Watch our Facebook page for updates. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am - 1:00pm Bring the family for kid-friendly activities (inside and outside) focusing on how your actions matter and what you can do to keep our planet safe and clean. The hands-on Recycling Exhibit area will allow visitors to experience the complete route recyclable materials can take in our community and […]
Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 1pm at Bayview Community Center 1320 E Okalahoma Ave Millwaukee WI Join BVCC on April 20th from 10:00am-1:00pm for our 2nd Annual Strong Families Forum, celebrating Family Strengthening Month! This dynamic event, dedicated to strengthening, supporting, and empowering families in our community, will begin at 9:45am with an address […]
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 […]
April 20th from 10am-4pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive suite 200 Brookfield WI Mosaic Creative Studios is officially opening up auditions for all of our top Elite & High School Casts. Our Youth Elite, Junior Elite & High School Casts are our Audition Only Casts that are designed to give students 10-17 the […]
All K4 and K5 families new to Girl Scouts are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast! Join to learn more about how to join a troop, participate in fun events, and create lifelong friendships and memories. April 3, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm: St Luke's Church 300 Carroll St Waukesha WI 53186 / […]
April 20 from 10:30am-4:30pm at Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for Milwaukee Zine Fest's 16th year, hosted at The Milwaukee Central Library! FREE to attend, as always! Come celebrate independent and DIY print media in the Midwest's longest standing 100% zine-focused festival. This year's fest will be bigger and better […]
Earth Day Event: Our Violent Planet / Multiple Showings on April 20 Our Violent Planet is a full dome show that features some of the most catastrophic natural events our world will ever occur. We live out our lives on our planet's fractured crust "plates" that pull apart, collide, grind past each other, and even sink […]
Earth Day is a perfect time to show you care about the future of our planet with a one-day community project to keep Milwaukee beautiful with the 29thannual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. Volunteer with the Zoo to help clean up and green up! Join on your own or coordinate a team of friends, family, or […]
Join Rock the Green for our 13th Annual (FREE) Earth Day Celebration! Saturday, April 20, Noon-3pm (400 W Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201) Free parking, pets allowed outside on Museum grounds Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. April 2024 SAT April 13 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FRI April 19 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 20 from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm May 2024 FRI May 3 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT May 4 […]
March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Enjoy the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing lights with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature’s most remarkable light shows. The program will include an […]
Frog Frolic for Families on April 20 from 6:30pm—8:30pm Calling all frog lovers. Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with these amazing amphibians. We will meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll to Wehr’s vernal pond to listen for the sweet sound of frogs chorusing. Recommended for families with children ages 5 […]
Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.
April 1 - 30 from Sunrise to 10 pm Come out to Retzer to enjoy this Spring’s Story Hike, featuring the children’s book “Crow Not Crow,” by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Set out on the Orange Trail to read the book while enjoying the outdoors at the same time! The Orange Trail is a mowed grass […]
Partly inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, partly inspired by our own parent desire for more morning dates - our Sunday Breakfast Club is the perfect DROP-OFF program for your kiddo. Co-hosted by Olive You Nanny, our Breakfast Club features a themed morning out for your kids! What's Included? Drop-off play and care for your child […]
Saturdays Monthly at 11:00am & 12:30pm Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World with shows* at 11:00am and 12:30pm! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance! Watch Echo swim with underwater friends while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home. An ASL interpreter […]
Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give inspiration boosts when needed. Projects for ages 6-adult rotate weekly. Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
Sunday, April 21 at 12:30pm Our BLUEtiful Earth (Ages 10-13) at the Milwaukee Public Market April 22nd is Earth Day! We're celebrating our beautiful Earth with some "BLUEtiful" and delicious recipes! This class is specifically for our Tween chefs, who are ready for a bit more responsibility and skill-building in the kitchen. They will blend […]
April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.
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!)
Join us on Sundays in April 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 get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
April is National Kite Month. Join VIBEZ Creative Arts Space to decorate your own kite to fly high in the sky!
April 1 - 30 from Sunrise to 10 pm Come out to Retzer to enjoy this Spring’s Story Hike, featuring the children’s book “Crow Not Crow,” by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. Set out on the Orange Trail to read the book while enjoying the outdoors at the same time! The Orange Trail is a mowed grass […]
Every Monday here at St. Francis Children's Center Ms. Jelly will be reading to children with special/support needs and keeping your children engaged with interactive reading. After planned books and engagement, there is time for Open Play in our newly renovated Family Activity Center.
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!)
Monday, April 22 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day by building your own bug hotel to promote biodiversity and strengthen ecosystems in your own backyard. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Monday, April 22 from 4-6 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Get ready for an epic journey into the world of stories, imagination, and endless possibilities! At Cardboard Club we transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations inspired by your favorite books! Dive into thrilling tales, meet fascinating characters, and bring […]
Monday, April 22 from 4:30pm - 5:30 pm at Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Learn about Earth Day and how it started by playing a game or two of Earth Day Bingo. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Monday, April 22 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on your own spring garden by planting vegetable, herb or flower seeds in a pot to take home. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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