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.
Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]
05/31/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location We Rock the Spectrum: 690 Westfield Way Suite 2A, Pewaukee, WI Join us for a special sensory-friendly project at We Rock the Spectrum - Pewaukee! We know firsthand that sometimes kids with specific sensory processing needs can have a harder time enjoying certain projects. So, we are thrilled to […]
Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]
May 31st at Kenosha Public Library (Southwest Branch)6:45 pm Southwest Neighborhood Library | Kenosha Public Library 7979 38th Ave Kenosha WIFree Family Concert from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pmPlease note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Fox and Branch) […]
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 […]
Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society 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: (Seeing Stars MKE)
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 […]
Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm & Saturday, June 1 at 5:30pm at Catholic Memorial High School 601 E College Ave Waukesha, WI Tickets are Now On Sale for Amelie! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! This quirky, charming Broadway musical tells the story of Amélie, an extraordinary young woman who lives […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater at the Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Saturdays, June 1, 8, 9-11:30 am "Drama FUN-damentals" introduces students to the basics of theater and acting through games, activities, and performance opportunities, while building on their skills of cooperation, concentration and creativity. Each location will provide […]
This summer, Moms Mental Health Initiative is bringing together the community at our Summer Social. This fundraising event unites us in celebration of the strength of our participants and the immeasurable power of togetherness. One in five moms experiences a perinatal mental health condition, like postpartum depression. On June 1, 2024 at Jacobus […]
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 in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Join us for the 2024 Season of the Oak Creek Farmers Market! Dates: Saturdays, May 11 through October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Drexel Town Square 361 W Town Square Way Oak Creek WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Milwaukee Highland Games Saturday June 1 2024 CROATIAN PARK – 9100 S 76th Street Franklin WI Highland Games 2024 Spectacular Bagpipe Bands Great Scottish Food Beautiful Highland Dancing See Working Sheepdogs in Action Watch Unique Athletic Events Sing & Dance at the Ceilidh Children’s area mini Highland Games Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI 53208 Bikes! Stop by the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the basics of Biking. We'll host three stations […]
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 […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) April 10, 2024 through June 13, 2024 10:15 am Wisconsin Stargazing 11 am Great White Shark Noon Cosmic […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through June 20, 2024 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. Great White Shark Noon Cosmic Questions? […]
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 […]
Saturday, June 1 from 11 am - 2 pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Saturday June 1 is International Tabletop Games Day and we'll have games for you to play in our Community Room! All ages welcome!! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
The summer kickoff event will feature artist vendors, vibrant performing arts from local and regional dance groups, eclectic music, street food, and family-fun art activities. We will be closing down Historic Franklin Street for this street festival and inviting businesses out on the street for food, drink, and wares. Celebrate summer with us in an […]
Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]
Saturday June 1 from 12-3 pm at Milwaukee Public Library Central Branch 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milw WI East View Conference Room Own your story! There is only one you, and your story is unique. Discover, shape, and share your stories with confidence. No preparation needed! In this workshop, experienced storytelling coaches will guide you […]
Saturday June 1 from 12-3 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with this super event. Meet some of your favorite Marvel Heroes and go through your very own super reader training with crafts, activities and a hero meet and greet. Please note: Dates and […]
05/05/2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM & 06/01/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 We are excited to return to Green Power Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00-2:30 pm to help get the garden ready for spring planting! Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program […]
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 […]
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
June 1st at 3:00 pm Come cheer on the Milwaukee Monarchs as they welcome the Portland Rising in this regular season finale of professional women's ultimate frisbee in the Premier Ultimate League. In addition to the game, there will be food and beverage vendors, face-painting, a bounce-house, giveaways and more! Please note: Dates and […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]
June 1st at 5:00pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem June 2nd at 5:00pm DOUBLE FEATURE: The Sandlot & The Princess Bride at 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 experience. Tickets […]
Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm & Saturday, June 1 at 5:30pm at Catholic Memorial High School 601 E College Ave Waukesha, WI Tickets are Now On Sale for Amelie! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! This quirky, charming Broadway musical tells the story of Amélie, an extraordinary young woman who lives […]
Mystery at MPM: Family Edition on Saturday, April 13 and Saturday, June 1 from 6:00pm-8:30pm Join us for another family version of our after-hours mystery caper! Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat to follow a series of family-friendly clues that lead you through the twisting corridors and shadowy corners of the Museum’s exhibit halls. Get […]
Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]
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 […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
JUNE 2-30, JULY 21-28, AUGUST 4-25, SEPTEMBER 8-29, 2024 9 am – 1 pm 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: (Shop Local MKE!)
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 […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) April 10, 2024 through June 13, 2024 10:15 am Wisconsin Stargazing 11 am Great White Shark Noon Cosmic […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through June 20, 2024 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. Great White Shark Noon Cosmic Questions? […]
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 […]
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 • 11 am - З pm • Vretenar Park • 4230 Kirkwood • St Francis WITen great Milwaukee food trucks! Check the website for a full list of trucks. Come for the food, stay for the jazz! Two great Milwaukee jazz bands! Hear all your favorite jazz standards by The E.P. Jazz […]
Join us for our next pop-up in the park at Railroad Park (intersection of W National Ave & S 82nd St). Free to attend and family-friendly! Sunday June 2nd 11-2 free admission + (3-4:30 - ticketed) bounce house @everyonesicecream Volunteer run bar proceeds benefiting Out Families Drag queen story hour Drag performance Rainbow cupcakes […]
WEST ALLIS A LA CARTE Sunday, June 2 from 11 am - 5 pm Downtown West Allis: Greenfield Ave from 70th - 76th Streets 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 West Allis A La Carte […]
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 at 11am – 5pm at Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St Milwaukee WI Let’s help end period poverty! Join us as we host our second annual period supply drive partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission, offering $.25 of Lakefront Brewery gift card credit for each individual disposable tampon or pad. Milwaukee Diaper Mission […]
June 2nd & 3rd at various Marcus Cinemas around the area. Check Here for times and locations. They’re irresistible! They’re irrepressible! They’re The Muppets starring in their first full-length movie! After a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent in a Southern Swamp, Kermit heads for Hollywood to be a star. Along the way, a […]
Sundays Monthly from 12pm – 3pm at Milwaukee Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI APR 7 / MAY 5 / JUN 2 / JUL 7 / AUG 4 / SEP 8 / OCT 6 / NOV 3 Please come check out our updated Museum !! New attractions! Bring your family, it's Free to attend! […]
Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]
Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]
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