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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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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

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

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
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

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

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

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
Event Series 2024 Parks & Hikes

Spring Frog Hike at Kettle Moraine South at Paradise Springs Nature Trail

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit S91W39091 State Rd 59, Eagle, WI, United States

Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on an easy 1/2 mile hike on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail. We will be listening to their calls and exploring their habitat. Boots are highly recommended, as trails are expected to be muddy. A valid state […]

Free

One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy Presented By The Marcus Performing Arts Center (Ages 6+)

Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 4 at 7:30pm at Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee, WI Canadian actor and uber geek Charles Ross brings his solo madcap creation, One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy, to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent’ youth is the […]

$50

Candlelight Hike at Kohler Andrae State Park

Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

Spring Candlelight Hike:  Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 - 10:00pm Listen to the springtime night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails. After your hike, enjoy entertainment and activities for all ages around the campfire. Start and finish at the indoor shelter above parking lot P7. Summer Candlelight Hike:  Saturday, July 20 from […]

Free

GigiFit Acceptance Challenge: Dash for Down Syndrome

Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a series of 50+ in-person events taking place across the country! All GiGi’s Playhouse locations host their very own Acceptance Challenge, consisting of a fitness-based challenge and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Our local event consists of a Dash for Down Syndrome where participants kick off our event, inspiring […]

$25 – $40

Portraits with Mom at Little Sprouts Shorewood

Join us for a special Mother's Day photo session featuring photographer Tracy Federwitz - of Happy Little Stars. After each 10 minute mini session, your child will take home a small bouquet of flowers and/or take-home craft set to make Mother's Day complete. These sessions are for moms with 'kids' of ANY ages - tots, […]

$70

Member Swap Weekend at Milwaukee Area Museums

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States +3 more

It’s Milwaukee’s museum Member Swap Weekend! For this weekend (May 4-5) only, If you’re a member at one participating museum, you can use your membership card to get into a different participating museum for FREE! Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and Charles […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Art Events

Fernwood Montessori School Arts Fest

Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave, Milwaukee

  Sunday, May 5th from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave Milwaukee The Fernwood Montessori Arts Fest has something for everyone - an array of handmade goods from local artists and students: pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wearable art, prints, and all types of artwork and gift items.Once you've worked up […]

$3
Event Series Mermaid Echo Live

Mermaid Echo Live at Discovery World

Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturdays Monthly at 11:00am & 12:30pm Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World with shows* at 11:00am and 12:30pm! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance!  Watch Echo swim with underwater friends while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home.  An ASL interpreter […]

$14 – $20

Cops and Kids in Cedarburg

Ozaukee County Fair W67N866 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Join us on Sunday, May 5th from 11am-3pm for our annual Cops and Kids Event!   We will have: -Bounce Houses -Tug of War -Fingerprinting -Photo Green Screen -Craft Table -Face Painting -Vehicle Display -K9 Demo -Pinatas -Obstacle Course -4H Archery Range -Train Rides & MORE!!!

Free

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music and More for Kids at Turner Hall Ballroom

Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, United States

THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE  SATURDAY APRIL 13  at 12:00pm  &  SUNDAY MAY 05 at 12:00pm The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most […]

$40 – $80

Milwaukee Fire Museum Open House

Milwaukee Fire Historical Society and Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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! […]

Free

Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden with Sunbeam Kids

Green Power Garden S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha

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 […]

Free

Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday Funday at St. Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door play space for families of children with special needs! Siblings that are older than 6 years old are welcome and encouraged to come and play with their sibling and make new friends too. This is lovely open space for families to feel at home […]

Free

The Tosa East Players Present SHREK THE MUSICAL

Dale K Hidde Theatre 7500 Milwaukee Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

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 […]

$20 – $85

Paws to Read at Good Hope Library

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

Monday, May 6 from 5:30-6:30 pm at Good Hope Library at 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

Free
Event Series 2024 StorySlams

Ex Fabula Teen StorySlam: Left No Crumbs (Ages 12+)

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, May 7th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell St Branch 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI This event is FREE but space is limited. Please Register in advance. Stories of food, cultural delicacies, cooking disasters, mouth-watering meals, and tradition! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free

High School Musical Jr At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR.  Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. […]

$14

Family Mindfulness Time at the Bay View Community Center

Bay View Community Center 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

April 24th & May 8th & May 22nd from 11:00am-12:00pm at Bayview Community Center 1320 E Okalahoma Ave Millwaukee WI No advance registration is required to attend Family Mindfulness – please join us for any session! Family Mindfulness sessions are held at BVCC twice per month, on Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm.  Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in […]

Free

Little Explorers Playgroup at Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

Little Explorers is a playgroup open to families with children ages 2 to 5 years old.  These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play. Adults are encouraged to play along with their little explorers as well. Little siblings (0-1) are welcome to tag […]

$7

Babbling Babes Mompreneurs: Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW)

The Babbling Babes Mompreneurs are meeting up at a Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) workshop! We will be meeting at the Nurturing Balance: A Workshop for Women Balancing the Invisible Load of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship event scheduled for May 9th from 2:30pm-4pm at Charles Allis Museum. The Babbling Babes will be meeting up at this event […]

Free
Event Series True Skool 2024

True Skool Spring 2024 Showcase Gallery

Radio Milwaukee 220 E Pittsburg Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thursday, MAY 9 at 5pm TRUE SKOOL SPRING SHOWCASE GALLERY 2024 Let's show our TRUE Skool students some love and support as they shine bright on the big stage! 2024 Spring Showcase Gallery May 9th! FREE & ALL AGES See you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free

Mother/Son Date Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls

Join us for a mother/son date night dinner at the Menomonee Falls Chick-Fil-A location. 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm time slots are available. $25/couple. It is $10 for each additional son. Register today as pre-registration is required and space is limited!

$25
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Plant A Pot For Mom Children’s Activity at Bluemel’s Garden Center in Greenfield

Bluemel's 4930 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield, United States

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 AT 5:30pm Bluemel's Garden & Landscape Center 4930 W Loomis Rd Greenfield WI 53220 Children will have a blast creating their own potted plant to give Mom for Mother's Day. They'll also learn a lottle bit about plants- education & fun all rolled into one! Please note: Dates and times are […]

$10

Play Date with Art at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 10 from 10:00am–12:00pm at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall It’s never too early to learn to love art! Practice stitching shapes together with yarn, and work together to create a mini version of the Eva Hesse sculpture Right After. Then join in singalongs at 10:30am and 11:15am. For kids ages 5 and under, […]

$25 – $45

Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus (Grades 1-6)

Wisconsin Humane Soceity Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Fridays, April 12 & May 10 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Need an evening without the kids? Kids Night Out is for young people grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parent(s) to enjoy an evening out while the kids have an awesome time at the […]

$30

Jam House: Monthly All-Ages Open Jam at Arts At Large Cafe Milwaukee

Arts At Large 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

FRI, MARCH 8 at 6:30pm / FRI, APRIL 12 at 6:30pm / FRI, MAY 10 at 6:30pm / FRI, JUNE 7 at 6:30pm Arts@Large Café 1100 S 5th St Milwaukee WI 53204 This Open Jam removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured […]

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

Kids Cooking Class at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Wauwatosa

Maggiano's Little Italy Milwaukee 2500 North Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Kids Cooking Class SATURDAY May 11 from 9-11 AM | MAGGIANO’S MILWAUKEE Maggiano's Little Italy 2500 North Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Maggiano’s Little Italy is known for its Italian cuisine but this time the restaurant is giving the opportunity to kids to learn how to prepare a chocolate dessert and make a craft. Adults must buy […]

$15 – $35

World Migratory Bird Day Activities at the Forest Exploration Center Wauwatosa

Forest Exploration Center 1800 Forest Exploration Dr, Wauwatosa, United States

This Saturday, May 11th, is World Migratory Bird Day. Come to the Forest from 9 AM to noon to learn from our forest naturalist, Danielle Pahlisch, about the many wonderful feathered friends who call our urban woodland home, or use it as a seasonal resting spot. All-ages friendly interactive activities will delight your senses! Hear […]

Free – $10

Decorate a Cake for Mom at Chocolate Falls in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Hey kids! Decorate a cake for MOM on Saturday May 11th from 10am-2pm at Chocolate Falls, located in downtown Menomonee Falls. Square or heart cake is $10.95 each (yellow or chocolate).   Call 262-415-5808 today to book your 30 minute decorating session! Space is limited.

$10.95

Mom Fest 2024 in West Bend

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Mom's always put themselves last, not today ladies...not today! This event is worth the drive; join us as West Bend shops, bars + restaurants, and health + wellness providers rally to remind us moms how important it is to FILL OUR OWN CUP!     Spend the day along Main Street in West Bend listening […]

Free
Event Series 2024 West Suburb Events

JCPenney Kids Zone Event at Brookfield Square

Brookfield Square Mall 95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield, United States

JCPENNEY April Kids Zone Event on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 12 pm During the April Kids Zone event, kids can will make an Owl Dream Catcher. They will also receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pins. Parents receive a special 10% off coupon offer that […]

Free

Princess and Pilates at Next Step Dance Studio

Next Step Dance Studio 3501 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

Mother’s Day Special is for the dancer & their mom together.  It will be filled with an intro to dance and pilates, crafts, themed props, games, and a princess dance for the little dancer.  Come dressed in your favorite Princess costume or wear comfortable clothes that you can move in with socks or ballet shoes. […]

$25 – $75

Mother’s Day Treat Boxes at Batter&Mac in Menomonee Falls

Batter&Mac Menomonee Falls N89W16750 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, United States

Bring the kiddos in to assemble a treat box for their mom, grandma, dad...whoever they celebrate on Mother's Day! Kids will decorate an assortment of treats and will decorate the box to gift them in. Treats will include cupcakes, cookies, and cakesicles as well as other goodies. Will include printing their own art on a […]

$50

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