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.
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
Public shows June 14-16 Friday, June 14, 7:00 pm Saturday, June 15, 2:00 pm special matinee for families with kids 10 and under Sunday, June 16, 4:00 pm New twists on folk tales from Poland, Korea, Abenaki First Nation, the Akan people of Ghana and more! Be prepared for amazing costumes, fast-paced humor, poignant lessons, […]
Welcome to the Father's Day Paint Party! Come join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and celebration at 5706 N Centerpark Way. This event is the perfect way to show appreciation for all the amazing dads out there! Grab your dad, grandpa, uncle, or any father figure in your life and get ready to unleash […]
Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, the box office hit Fantastic Fungi, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, is returning to theaters with an enhanced experience in Fantastic Fungi Remastered, which offers audiences an unparalleled viewing experience with enhanced visuals and sound, allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring wonder of the […]
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 Monday here at St. Francis Children's Center, Ms. Jelly will be reading to children with special/support needs and keeping your kids engaged with interactive reading. After planned books and engagement, there is time for Open Play in our newly renovated Family Activity Center. Click here to register! Please note: Dates and times […]
Summer Learning Adventures at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: Jun 17-July 5 SESSION 2: Jul 8-26 SESSION 3: Jul 29-Aug16 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 […]
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!)
Monday June 17 at 10am - Noon or Tuesday June 18 at 8:30am - 10am Storytime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Uh oh, we have a buggy situation! 🪲 Let’s explore bugs and their different features. Bugs don’t need to be so scary if we know more […]
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 […]
FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Join us June 9 thru August 29 to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 12 movies at any […]
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 […]
June 17th: Grades 1-2 from 1:30-2:30pm / Grades 3-6 from 2:30-3:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Work as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities. What is a lever? What is a simple machine? How do they work? Through play, participants will learn the answers […]
My Block at the Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Monday June 17 from 3-5 pm What would be on your ideal block? A swimming pool? An ice cream stand? Learn about a neighborhood as a young man and his dog take a leisurely walk through the twilight. Please note: Dates and […]
June 17th | July 22nd | August 12th | September 9th | Mondays 6pm Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N Britton Road Union Grove WI 53192 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 MKE!)
June 17, July 15, & July 29, 2024 Pre-Movie Activities: 6:00pm / Movie Begins: 7:15pm at Les Paul Performance Center at Cutler Park 321 Wisconsin Avenue Waukesha WI Get out this summer for our family-friendly film series! Monday Night Movies in the Park starts at 6:00pm with pre-movie activities that relate to the movie being […]
In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, the box office hit Fantastic Fungi, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, is returning to theaters with an enhanced experience in Fantastic Fungi Remastered, which offers audiences an unparalleled viewing experience with enhanced visuals and sound, allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring wonder of the […]
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 […]
Monday June 17 at 10am - Noon or Tuesday June 18 at 8:30am - 10am Storytime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Uh oh, we have a buggy situation! 🪲 Let’s explore bugs and their different features. Bugs don’t need to be so scary if we know more […]
Social play is so important for a child's development. We're here to support this development and to build a community for their caregivers. But during this special 2 hour session we will also facilitate an interactive experience to appreciate our local police (and their cool gear and cars). This specific event, we will have […]
Summer Learning Adventures at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: Jun 17-July 5 SESSION 2: Jul 8-26 SESSION 3: Jul 29-Aug16 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 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 […]
Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30 am - 11:00 am at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for Furry Tales! The Wisconsin Humane Society’s story time for children 2-4 years-old is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 11 am. Animal-related books with a humane theme […]
Join us for stories and songs, rhymes and fingerplays at our storytime for young children and their caregivers. Weekly storytime sessions repeat, so choose which day works best for your family. This event is for families with children ages 0-5. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
Children’s Story & Craft Time on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 & June 25 JULY: July 9 & July 16 AUGUST: August 6 & August 13 $5 per child—no registration required. Meet in the Boerner Botanical Gardens atrium. (Children must be […]
Discover a vibrant lineup of creative hands-on make & take activities for all ages at participating businesses. What’s Make & Take? It’s a guided experience where you get to create something with your own hands that you get to take with you! During the shop hop, multiple shops will offer their own make and take […]
FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Join us June 9 thru August 29 to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 12 movies at any […]
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 […]
June 18: Join us to have fun with washi tape! Crafts include making washi tape flowers, washi tape magnets and decorating mini notebooks. August 13: Join us to make a variety of camp crafts including rock picture holders, threaded paper plate flowers, and mason jar lid suncatchers. These events are for children ages […]
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 […]
Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View. Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]
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 […]
Date: June 19, 2024 and August 7, 2024 Locale: Old School House Park (5240 N. Marlborough) Details: After school is out for the summer, it’s a tradition to celebrate with the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation’s Ice Cream Social. Enjoy a sweet treat f and music by the Village Band of Whitefish Bay. The music and […]
Families with a child or children with special/support needs can participate in acrylic painting or watercolor painting on a canvas board for a take home art project, and in-door Open Play! Click here to register! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Summer Learning Adventures at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: Jun 17-July 5 SESSION 2: Jul 8-26 SESSION 3: Jul 29-Aug16 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 […]
Enjoy making art with natural materials and inspired by Retzer landscapes and wildlife, with a different focus each class! • Register by June 4 at 10 am (required) • $5 per child per class • Adults and young sibilings under 4K free • Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting, but please call ahead and arrive no […]
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 […]
King Drive, Between Center And Burleigh Streets Milwaukee, WI Juneteenth Day, which commemorates the end of slavery, is celebrated in cities across the United States, but Milwaukee’s celebration is one of the largest and oldest in the country. Since 1971, Juneteenth in Milwaukee has grown larger each year and the community doesn’t hold anything […]
Join us for stories and songs, rhymes and fingerplays at our storytime for young children and their caregivers. Weekly storytime sessions repeat, so choose which day works best for your family. This event is for families with children ages 0-5. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
June 19th at Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd Brookfield WI Free Family Shows at 10:30 am and 1:30 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)
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]
Discover a vibrant lineup of creative hands-on make & take activities for all ages at participating businesses. What’s Make & Take? It’s a guided experience where you get to create something with your own hands that you get to take with you! During the shop hop, multiple shops will offer their own make and take […]
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 […]
FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Join us June 9 thru August 29 to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 12 movies at any […]
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