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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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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

Little Leaders at The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa: Storytime with Mandela Barnes

The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm Storytime with Mandela Barnes at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Storytime with Mandela Barnes and his mother LaJuan Barnes just in time for Mother’s Day! Take home a flower-themed craft and learn about kindness.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

$35

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

Muffins with Mom at Bug and Goose Cafes in Delafield and Elm Grove

Bug and Goose Play Cafe 13448 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI, United States +1 more

Special Event: Muffins with Mom! Sunday May 12 from 9-12pm This open play will be all about mom and family time! And you won’t have to worry about kids sitting still at a restaurant brunch or cleaning up a messy kitchen from cooking it at your house. 😊 Each child slot comes with: muffins for […]

$45

Mother’s Day Brunch at Art Lounge in Menomonee Falls

Join us on Mother's Day at Art Lounge in downtown Menomonee Falls for a delicious brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas! Included in the buffet: steak and eggs, breakfast potatoes, french toast sticks, crab cakes, bacon, cocktail shrimp, bruschetta, salad, fresh fruit, and a dessert bar.   Advanced registration is required!   If you would like […]

$30 – $45

Edelweiss Kiddie Cruise in Downtown Milwaukee

Edelweiss Cruise Main Dock 205 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 12 Royal Mother's Day Tea-Kiddie Cruise / June 30 Galactic Heroes & Villains-Kiddie Cruise / July 21 Encanto Dance-Kiddie Cruise / August 25 Minion-Kiddie Cruise / September 29 Toy Story-Kiddie Cruise / October 20 Hocus Pocus-Kiddie Cruise For the second year, Edelweiss Cruises has teamed up with Friend Like Me to offer themed character […]

$75 – $150

Bowl with Mom at Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls

Village Bowl Menomonee Falls N86W18330 Main St, Menomonee Falls, United States

Bring Mom and the whole family to Village Bowl & Social in Menomonee Falls! Enjoy the day together while we thank all the incredible moms out there.   This Mother's Day, we're offering a special treat to everyone: Unlimited bowling for 2 hours with rental shoes included at $15 per person plus tax. Sunday, May […]

$15

Focus on Fathers (Virtual Class)

Virtually WI, United States

Join county Extension Educators to discuss all things parenting, family and coping successfully in these modern times. Focus on Fathers provides a variety of family friendly topics for information sharing and opportunities for dads to be part of parent to parent support in a safe and inviting environment. We ask you to bring your willingness […]

Free

Stay and Play at Menomonee Falls Library

Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

We'll provide the toys, you provide the fun! This unstructured play experience is best suited for children under 5 and their caregivers.

Free

Nature Tots at Riveredge Nature Center

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

Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian (little siblings ages 0-1 are welcome to tag along). A Riveredge Naturalist will focus on outdoor exploration, literacy, physical development, nature intelligence, and social development. Members*: $4 | Non-members: $8 Pre-registration is required!

$8

S’mores Celebration! Cooking Class at Milwaukee Public Market (Ages 6+ with Adult)

Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

May 15th from 5:30pm-7:00pm S'MORES CELEBRATION WITH MARY ADASHEK (HANDS-ON) The S'more the merrier! Enjoy this warm weather treat two ways with chef Mary Adashek. First, we will make S’mores Sticks which are a dreamy stack of fluffy, homemade marshmallows nestled between two crisp graham crackers and dipped in chocolate.  S’mores Snack Mix is a […]

$140

Babbling Babes: Mom and Me Yoga at Elite Sports Brookfield

Elite Sports Club - Brookfield 13825 Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI, United States

Join is for a 30 minute mommy and me yoga class, open play, and socializing with coffee, mimosas and snacks. Got multiple kids? They will have the option for childcare so you can drop off and enjoy a yoga session with your youngest or oldest. You must state how many kids in childcare when you […]

Free

Intergenerational Playgroup at Saint John’s on the Lake

Saint John’s on the Lake 1858 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee

March 21, April 18, and May 16 (3rd Thursday of every month) from 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Join us for another year of cherished experiences with your children and the friends from St. John’s Senior Living Community. These monthly playgroups follow simple structured play for 45 minutes. This is a great chance for your […]

Free

Kiddo Karaoke at Art of Joy

Art of Joy W63N664 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Bring the kids out to get their wiggles out and serenade us with KiDdO KaRaOkE!!! Our Joy Ambassadors will be there to lead the festivities so you can hang out and relax, and have a drink or join in on the KaRaOkE fun...your call!

Free

Ultimate Ladies Night Out at BAYSHORE

The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

Bring your full girl squad or mom tribe to BAYSHORE for the Ultimate Ladies Night Out presented by OnMilwaukee in The Yard! It'll be an unforgettable night featuring The LoveMonkeys dance party, glamorous swag bags for the first 500 women (ages 21+), fashion and beauty pop-ups, sweet treats, complimentary craft beer from The Tap beer […]

Free
Event Series Maifest in Germantown

Maifest in Germantown

Maifest is a traditional German festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Join us for our three day in-person celebration Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Germantown Marketplace Shopping Center.   N112 W16560 Mequon Rd. (corner of Mequon Rd. & Squire Dr.) Germantown, WI

Free

Family Movie Night in Menomonee Falls

Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us on Friday, May 17th for our first free outdoor llovmovie night of the season - Disney's "Monster's Inc" presented by Chick-Fil-A of Menomonee Falls!   "Previews" start at 6pm - Live music with WINDY HOPE, beer garden, and food trucks will be available as well as the Optimist Popcorn Wagon. The movie will […]

Free

Falls Family Movie Night in Menomonee Falls

Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

  Join us for Falls Family Movie Night in Menomonee Falls!   May 17th June 14th July 12th   With live music, a beer garden, and a variety of food trucks, these FREE events offer a complete experience of family togetherness. Enjoy music, food, and drinks starting 2 hours before dusk, followed by snuggles and your […]

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

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket at the Gary E Sampson Planetarium

Gary E. Sampson Planetarium Wauwatosa West High School 11400 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Gary E. Sampson Planetarium at the Wauwatosa West High School 11400 W Center Street Enter the main doors (southwest entrance).  Continue straight into the school - the planetarium will be directly ahead, on the left side of the hallway. Join two kids on an adventure that begins with the construction of a cardboard rocket 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

Girls Can Fly Day at the Hartford Municipal Airport

Hartford Municipal Airport 4200 Co Hwy U, 53027, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States

Saturday, May 18th from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Kylie’s Cub Air Flight at the Hartford Municipal Airport 4200 Airport Drive Hartford WI 53027 Come join us at the Hartford WI municipal airport on Saturday May 18th from 10:00-12:00 for our free annual Girls Can Fly day. A light luncheon will be provided from 12:00-12:30. The […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Spring Clean Ups

West Allis Police Department’s Spring Community Clean Up

West Allis Police Department 6900 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

Join the West Allis Police Department at the Spring Community Clean Up on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at the West Allis Police Satellite Station located at 6900 W National Ave West Allis WI. Light breakfast will be provided. The West Allis Police Department is looking for volunteers to help clean up our […]

Free

Spring Into Fun in Jackson

Come join us at Still Waters Church in Jackson for our 2nd annual FREE Spring into Fun event for guests with disabilities and their friends and family. Drop in during the event to enjoy a nature-inspired craft, fun lawn games, backyard cookout-inspired food, and more! Help us plan for enough food and supplies by RSVPing […]

Free

Family Generations Expo at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin

Milwaukee County Sports Complex 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm FREE Admission! FREE Indoor Games & Activities! FREE Hourly Visa Gift Card Drawings! FREE Educational Seminars! FREE Health Screenings! Variety of Exhibitors! For grandparents, adult children and grandchildren. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Racine Zoo Happenings

Zoorific Saturday at the Racine Zoo

Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

Saturday May 18 from 10am – 4pm Bring the whole family to enjoy a Zoorific Saturday! Enhance your Zoo experience with fun crafts, exciting games, and more hands-on activities all day long. Stop by stations with Zoo staff ready to educate guests about our amazing animals and their wild counterparts. Endangered Species Day Saturday May […]

$60 – $80

Big Truck Day at Red Arrow Park Milwaukee

Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

‘Big Truck Day’ Rolls Into Red Arrow Park May 18, 2024 (Free!) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Celebrate National Public Works Week with a fleet of the City's big rigs parked around Red Arrow Park. Kids will enjoy a unique opportunity to explore various trucks and meet the people who operate them! New this […]

Free

Parents Night Out at West Suburban YMCA (Ages 1-12)

West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Saturday, May 18th from 5:00pm -8:00 pm for Ages 1-12 West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 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 while you are enjoying yourself - kid free! […]

$20

Sunday Breakfast Club at Little Sprouts Mequon

Partly inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, partly inspired by our own parent desire for more morning dates - our Sunday Breakfast Club is the perfect DROP-OFF program for your kiddo. Co-hosted by Olive You Nanny, our Breakfast Club features a themed morning out for your kids!   What's Included? Drop-off play and care for your child […]

$48

A.J. Dillon Youth Football Day Camp at Whitnall High School

Whitnall School 5025 S 116th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Over the course of the day, Green Bay star Running Back, A.J. Dillon and our coaches will provide your child with valuable football knowledge and hands-on instruction in a fun, high-energy, positive environment. Camp activities will include lectures, fundamental skill stations, contests, and awards. All campers will be grouped according to age to ensure proper […]

$150

Family Sundays at the Milwaukee Art Museum

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

May 19 from 10:00 am–4:00 pm at the Milwaukee Art Museum Bring family and friends to enjoy a lively day of modern dance and music performances and talk with local artists about their art. More information Here. This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

$25 – $45

Free Admission Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

Sunday, May 19 from 11am – 2pm Gardens will be open, flowers in bloom. FREE Admission day at Boerner! 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 Time for Spring Flowers MKE!)

Free

MKE MIX by the Milwaukee Ballet

Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

MAY 16 - 19, 2024 at the Pabst Theater Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm / Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm / Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm / Sunday, May 19 at 1:30pm Experience ballet at its most modern in MKE MIX, our new contemporary triple-bill series at the historic Pabst Theater. In three creative pieces, […]

$45 – $155

May Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us on Sundays in May from 2pm-4pm for some family activities!  Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

Free

Orchestra Family Reunion at the Bradley Symphony Center (Sensory Friendly Concert)

Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, […]

$21

Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, Author and Illustrator of Finding Things, at Boswell Book Company Milwaukee

Boswell Book Company 2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, author and illustrator of Finding Things at Boswell on Sunday, May 19, 4 pm Boswell welcomes Wisconsin’s beloved, bestselling, and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek for an afternoon event featuring their latest picture book, Finding Things. In this child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book, they explore storytelling, connections, […]

Free

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

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

May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS.  The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]

$14

NatureNauts at Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

A program for children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. 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 Family Nature Time MKE!)

$10 – $12

Craft and Storytime and Mequon Nature Preserve

Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot! At 10:00 am on Tuesday: May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October […]

Free

Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus (Ages 2-4)

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

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 […]

Free – $10

Family Nature Club Fishing Fun in West Bend

Spend the afternoon on the banks of Wells Lake in Ridge Run Park in West Bend with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie on a hook, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. We will try to catch and identify […]

Free

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

Moms & Mimosas: Floral Design Workshop at Bank of Flowers

Bank of Flowers N88W16723 Appleton Avenue, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

The best gift for Mothers Day is quality time. Join us for an evening full of fresh flowers, fresh mimosas, and friendly banter. You'll both go home with a gorgeous warm tone arrangement designed in a sweet pale pink vase.     Classes take place on the second level of the Menomonee Falls studio. Hope […]

$65

Full Moon Party for Preteens: A Period Education Event at the Cudahy Family Library (Ages 9-14)

Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr Cudahy WI Join us for a full moon period party for preteens to learn more about your period and how to deal with it! This event is for youth (grades 5 to 8) who have periods. Learn about menstrual cycle […]

Free
Event Series Mermaid Echo Live

Paper Airplane Day at Discovery World

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

Friday, May 24 from 10 am - 2 pm at Discovery World 500 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee WI Get ready for a high-flying adventure on National Paper Airplane Day! Unleash your inner pilot as you design, create, and launch your very own paper airplanes! Join us for an action-packed day filled with hands-on activities, where […]

$24

Field of Flags at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

FRIDAY, MAY 24 at 11 AM in Veterans Park Milwaukee Never Forget our fallen brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will be placing 27,316 flags this year representing Wisconsin’s killed in action from the Civil War through the present. With your help and the help of hundreds of […]

Free

Family Night Out at Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School - Brookfield 12565 W Feerick St, Brookfield, WI, United States

It's May Family Night Out Time! Friday, May 24th: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Our ever-popular Family Night Out events are back and better than ever! Join us on May 24th from 6:30pm-7:30pm for a night full of swimming! Tickets are FREE for current members and $5/child for nonmembers. We will begin to accept RSVPs at 8:00am […]

$5

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