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.

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Event Series Wisconsin State Parks 2024

Work Play Earth Day at Kohler Andrae State Park

Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

WORK PLAY EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, […]

$30 – $60

Grand Opening – Ultimate Ninjas

Ultimate Ninjas will celebrate the grand opening of Milwaukee’s first dedicated ninja play and training gym on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new 16,000-square-foot Ultimate Ninjas gives all ages the authentic ninja warrior experience with obstacle course training classes for toddlers and youth, birthday parties, summer and school break camps, […]

Galileo: The Power of the Telescope at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Saturdays in April at 1:00pm This beautiful and historic program, produced by the Daniel Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates 400 years of telescope viewing. The program also examines the fascinating life and scientific accomplishments of Galileo. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Plant A Spring Garden at Good Hope Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd 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, […]

Free

Milwaukee Family Travel Night at Mitchell Airport

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Getting ready for a trip with a little one? Anxious about navigating airport security, boarding a plane with your child, or installing a car seat or CARES harness? MKE is here to help! We are hosting our first-ever MKE Family Travel Night on April 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and it’s FREE! Experts from TSA, Delta, JetBlue, […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee Domes Events

Art In The Green At The Mitchell Park Domes

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

 at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Special Event ART IN THE GREEN April 27 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Presented by Friends of the Domes Admission is FREE for Friends of the Domes members, and no advance tickets are necessary (just show up with your membership card and […]

$5 – $10
Event Series Apple Holler 2024 Events

Blossom Fest at Apple Holler

Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th Admission Required. Great for All Ages! Blossom Fest is Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th with two shows each day, the first at 10:30 am and the second at 12:00 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

$15

Milwaukee Monthly Family Magic and Variety Show at the Brumder Mansion (Ages 6+)

Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Starting March 3rd and continuing on the Last Sunday of Every Month at 2pm Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Bring the family and have some magical fun at The Brumder Mansion. Hosted by Magicians & Comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers. Doors open 20 minutes before […]

$10 – $20

All-Abilities Open Gym Volunteers with Kids Impact Community at the Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center Whitefish Bay

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

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, […]

Free

Reading Time with Ms. Jelly and Open Play at St. Francis Children’s Center

St. Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington, Glendale, WI, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Multicultural Fair in Menomonee Falls

North Middle School N88W16801 Main Street, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

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

Free Stunt Show at Marcus Majestic Cinema in Brookfield

Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States

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 […]

Free

Family Fun: Story Telling Night at Oak Creek Public Library (Ages 4-11)

Oak Creek Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Ceramic Stacking Bowls (Ages 10+) at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

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 […]

$70
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Movie Theatre Night at the Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center

Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, United States

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 […]

$6 – $20

Charlotte’s Web at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

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 […]

$15

Family Glow Walk in Germantown

Kinderberg Park N106W14937 Buckthorn Dr, Germantown, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Swims

Milwaukee Recreation Open Swim – Multiple Locations

Various WI, United States

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 - […]

Free

Spring Park Clean-up Day at LaFollette Park in West Allis

LaFollette Park 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis, WI, United States

Spring Park Clean-up Day Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at LaFollette Park 9418 W Washington St West Allis WI Help us get the Park ready for the summer season! We'll clean up garbage, rake leaves, get the flower boxes ready for planting and take on small repair/restoration projects. Scout troops and […]

Free

In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Home Depot - SE MKE 150 W Holt Ave, Milwaukee

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 […]

Free – $50
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Hawsfest at Sussex Village Park

Sussex Village Park W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, United States

HAWSfest (FKA Romp ‘n Rally) - Saturday, MAY 4 at 10:oo am – 3:oo pm at Sussex Village Park Join us for our 41st Annual Spring Event, formerly known as the Romp ‘n Rally, introduced this year as HAWSfest. HAWSfest is a pet-centric, activity based, fundraising event for pets and people. It will surely be […]

Free

Storytime at Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE

Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Mother's Day Story Time!

Free

May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

All community members are invited to join Milwaukee Recreation at our inaugural May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen! Celebrate spring by learning about plants that are native to the area, exploring nature trails throughout the Glen, and seeking out treasures left by the fabled Hawthorn Fairy. Participants will also craft a handmade flower crown to take […]

$9

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