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.
Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
April 28 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd Whitefish Bay Beat cabin fever this winter by joining us for an all-abilities Open Gym with The Ability Center (TAC) at the Jewish Community Center (JCC)! Activities will include wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, […]
April 28 at 2:00pm and 5:00pm at Franklin High School's Saber Center for the Performing Arts 8222 S 51st St Franklin WI Here for two shows only! The Saber Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Mutts Gone Nuts. Imagine some of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy […]
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.
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures. 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 Spring Break Time MKE!)
Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]
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 how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Monday, April 29 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite. Please note: Dates and times […]
Future Interior Designer’s Class (Ages 9–14) Mondays, April 8 - 29 (4 sessions) from 6:00 – 7:30pm At The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI This class is for lovers of all things design and style. We will explore the foundations and principles of interior design through design charrettes, building […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Tuesday in April from 10:00am - 11:30am It's play hour time! Build community while enjoying story time, sensory play and crafts ideal for ages 18 months and older however- all ages are welcome. This is a free community event! Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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!" Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say “Oui! Je parle francais!” Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to […]
Tuesday, April 30, 6:15-7 pm at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Library Is your family up for the Egg Drop Challenge? Bring the whole family to see if you can create a container that protects an egg from cracking! Recommended for children 2 and up and their caregivers. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Every Tuesday in April from 6:15pm - 7:15pm Make recycled art projects, participate in STEAM based activities and tinker with all of our fun bits and pieces. Drop off tinker class / 4 years old+ / Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Birdy Brinn* is ready for music and movement. Let's dance! *We defer to the judgment of our mascot performer for appearance durations. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 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! Kids night is every Wednesday and dessert is served first! All locations (Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Oconomowoc).⠀ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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 times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Gardening Time MKE!)
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. January 4 February 1 March 7 April 4 May 2 June 6 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5 FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding […]
Thursdays in April & May from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: […]
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 […]
Please join us in participating in our very first Multicultural Fair at North Middle School in Menomonee Falls on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the North Middle School Gym. It will be an evening of global experiences from food to performances!
Free Stunt Show on Thursday at Marcus Majestic in Brookfield! FREE! Fall Guy Opens with a Stuntacular Show at Majestic of Brookfield Cinema on May 2! Marcus Theatres is celebrating the opening of The Fall Guy with a stunt-astic show from TwinStunts at the Majestic of Brookfield Cinema. Brothers Sawyer and Shannon Schmidtman - the only twin freestylers in the […]
Family Fun: Story Telling Night at Oak Creek Public Library on May 2, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm Calling all actors and storytellers! Enjoy an evening telling different stories with props, felt cut outs, and puppets at various stations. There will also be story-related crafts. This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]
MPS Biennial Music Festival Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 pm at the UWM Panther Arena Milwaukee WI The Biennial Music Festival has been part of the MPS music program since 1924. To honor the 100th year of the festival, we will feature drum lines, world drumming, bands, choirs, orchestras, and our modern band students as […]
April 1st, April 2nd, May 3rd from 7:00am-6:00pm at the Mukwonago YMCA 245 E Wolf Run Mukwonago WI School’s Out, so let’s have fun at the Y! The Mukwonago YMCA offers safe, quality care for your child when school is closed. Games, sports, swimming, arts & crafts, and more keep kids learning, moving, and having fun […]
Best Friend Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door place space for your children with special/support needs to participate in art activities, and open play afterwards. Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is our intentionally and socially safe and open space for all to make those connections/future playdates for your children and […]
Friday, May 3 at 10:00am – 12:00pm Fun and Fancy Foods (Ages 2-6) at Milwaukee Public Market Spring is coming! With flowers sprouting up from the ground and longer days ahead, we want to celebrate! In this class, we're making some extra special recipes that you might find a bit "fancy" but are really kid friendly (and […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Racine Art Museum! Friday July 5 from 10:00am to 8:00pm 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 Family Museum Time MKE!)
Friday, May 3 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. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]
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 […]
Botany Walk at Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park Milwaukee May 3rd from 1:30pm - 3:00pm at UEC Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place Milwaukee WI 53211 Come along on a FREE botany walk with the Land Stewardship experts! You'll learn to look for identifying characteristics, see what's in bloom, and talk about plants! Meet at […]
Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Ceramic Stacking Bowls (Ages 10+) on Fridays, May 3 & 17 (2 sessions) from 6:00 – 8:00pm at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Create a set of three lovely small stacking bowls in stoneware clay. In this 2 part workshop, students will learn the hand-building pottery […]
Friday, May 3rd at Oak Creek PAEC 6pm - Enchanted 8pm - Journey To The Center Of The Earth Join us for a night of new worlds unlike those we ever dreamed of with this double feature! Grab a seat in one of our theatre chairs, bring a blanket and wear your coziest pajamas! Get […]
SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm & Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am Come See our Junior Players Production of SpongeBob the Musical! Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Charlotte's Web at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Friday, May 3 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid […]
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 […]
Let's get moving! Join us for a FREE fun and informal 3 mile walk in Kinderberg Park in Germantown that is sure to be a glowing experience. The course will be set up in a 1-mile loop with a "go at your own pace" format. The course will be open anytime between 7:30 p.m. and […]
Saturday, May 4 at 11 am & 4 pm Welcome to TTP Academy's 36th Annual Recital Spectacular, "The Toy Box." This creative showcase will explore all types of childhood toys and the memories they evoke through the world of dance. Dancers will perform Classical Ballet & Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap and Hip Hop Rhythms […]
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 - […]
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