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.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Bradley Pavillion 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Join us for a haunted Halloween event with Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony! Wear your favorite costumes and participate […]
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 […]
Free Thursdays: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26 and October 31 Hours: 8 am – 7 pm / 7 days a week Gardens will be open, […]
Discount Day at Wehr Nature Center - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th at 8:30 AM Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin WI 53132 Wehr Nature […]
Discount Day at The Domes - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th On the last Thursday of every month, everyone enjoys discounted admission to The Domes -- […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
Resource Fair & Trick-or-Treating, at Kosciuszko Community Center Date: October 31st Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Kosciuszko Community Center in the Gym 2201 S Seventh St Milwaukee WI […]
It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Happy Halloween!
It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if […]
Come celebrate National Magic Day with us at our paint party - a magical evening filled with creativity, color, and fun! Date and time Thursday, October 31 · 6 […]
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 […]
Looking for a safe place for your child while they have off of school? Bring them to the Y for a fun-filled day with friends! When schools are closed during […]
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, […]
ExperiSense Friday, November 1, 10:30-11:30 am Washington Park Library 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us at the library for an expanded story time including sense-exploration play! Meet other […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crafternoon Friday, November 1 & 8 & 15 from 3:30-5 pm Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Arts, crafts & creativity time for children. Unwind at the end of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open […]
If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions […]
In-Store Kids Workshops / Home Depot SE MKE 150 West Holt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free […]
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 […]
Kidpreneur Fair 2024 DATE: November 2 & 3 TIME: Saturday- 2 Groups, 9-11:30 am & 1:00-3:30 pm, Sunday- 1 Group, 9-11:30 am COST: Fair is FREE to Attend, CASH SALES […]
Discovery World 500 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee WI 53202 November 2 & 3 from 9am – 4pm Admission: FREE (admission to Discovery World not included) This event is a gathering […]
Family Free Day – November 2, 2024 & December 7, 2024 from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, […]
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at the Tamarack Waldorf School 1150 East Brady St Milwaukee WI Save the date for Tamarack’s second annual Fall Fest! The school parking lot and basement […]
Our annual raptor festival engages and inspires visitors, while celebrating magnificent hunters of the sky! This unique event is held throughout the grounds and offers unforgettable encounters! You will meet […]
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, […]
Magnificent Marvelous Milwaukee Saturday, November 2, 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Ope! M'waukee's a great place, hey? Let's celebrate our fair city with stories, trivia, […]
Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! On Saturday mornings, select Marcus Theatres host Reel Movies for Real Needs, screenings […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 November Planetarium Programs SPECIAL EVENT 11/2 - Science Fest (Theme Energy in Nature 11:00am Sunstruck […]
Science Fest is back! Don't miss the Friends of Retzer Nature Center's annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. It's fun, exciting, and so, so science-y! - hikes- labs- […]
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 […]
Tea-Rex Party Saturday, November 2, 1-3 pm Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI A tea party that's going to be Dino-mite! Children & their caregivers are invited […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come bounce, swing, run, and play at our All Ages Open Gym every Saturday! This is also a fun opportunity for kids to practice their gymnastics skills. Ages 1-5 with […]
Experience Santa’s magical arrival, tree lighting, and seasonal treats at Cabela's in Richfield! There will be free activities and giveaways, including free kids' reindeer glasses (while supplies last).
Need a night out, but don't know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children (ages 6 weeks-12) […]
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