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.
Dive into a fun-filled day with the whole family as we bring you an array of thrilling activities that are sure to make a big splash! From pool inflatables to the adrenaline-pumping inflatable bull, your aquatic adventure awaits! Join us for an epic day under the sun with games like bags, spike ball, and soccer […]
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)
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
Father's Day Brunch at Backlot Pizza + Kitchen BAYSHORE. Enjoy omelets, breakfast sandwiches, all of their pizzas you love, mimosas, & more! MAKE YOUR FATHER'S DAY RESERVATIONS TODAY!
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 […]
Join us for The Bavarian Bierhaus’ Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast in the Park! Heidelberg Park will be open from 11am-6pm. Our famous Pig and Chicken Roast is available all day! Live Music from Alte Kameraden 1pm-4pm. Free Full Liter of Bier for every Dad!
We love us some dads, and Sunday at AOJ we've got fun times planned, so bring pop by the shop to celebrate! There will be live music from our good friend Mike Servais from 1-3, we’ll have a complimentary Happy Place, Modelo, or Miller Lite for dads, as well as a card-making station for the […]
Sunday June 16, 2024 at Noon at Dave and Buster's 2201 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at Dave & Buster’s Wauwatosa! Grab the fam & battle for fatherly glory in the first-ever Dad Games. Champion your […]
Father's Day Open House & Beer Garden June 16 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Ice Cream Social Open House & Beer Garden July 14 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Historic Day Open House & Beer Garden September 08 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Applefest Open House & Beer Garden October 13 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center!
Let's Play Ball with Miracle League Baseball The Miracle League through the YMCA allows people of all ABILITIES play organized baseball. Players with diverse-ABILITIES dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases, just like their peers in standard baseball leagues. This is a great chance for our SBK kids who love […]
WED May 15 from 6pm-8:30pm & WED June 19 from 6pm-8:30pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI 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!)
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? […]
Spend time together in this toddler and me class! Perfect for 1.5-4 year olds, who love being creative and love to create together. In this workshop, your tot and their special someone will get some hands-on exploration. We'll be making a craft and making ice cream, yes really! Bring your play clothes - things may […]
Explore the wonders of nature with the whole family through naturalist-led activities filled with summer fun! Engage with the seasonal highlights of Mystery Lake and record your observations in your very own nature journal. Make a take-home souvenir filled with memories of the day and your discoveries! We provide materials like watercolors and colored pencils […]
Join us for Kids Club this week! This event is free with all supplies included! 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 Craft Time MKE!)
Join us for a fun Saturday full of nature-themed activities at the Mequon Nature Preserve as part of MPM's annual BioBlitz! Join us 6/22 from 10 am to 3 pm for our BioBlitz celebration at Mequon Nature Preserve! BioBlitz brings together surveyors to see how many species they can discover in 24 hours. Families can participate […]
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 […]
You're invited to a fun-filled Sunday morning for the WHOLE family. Think open play...on steroids! We will blow up our toddler bounce house to get that little extra energy out! Bounce and play on a rare Sunday morning free play at Little Sprouts. It wouldn't be a Sunday morning Little Sprouts event without Monster Donuts and a donut […]
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 […]
Join in on the summer fun with Festivals of Cedarburg Strawberry Festival 2024 in historic downtown Cedarburg! We will be featuring Strawberry Alley filled with local strawberry items, family and kiddo friendly Art of Joy Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, kids rides, food trucks, Arts on the Avenue on Washington Ave. with […]
Back by popular demand, it's BAYSHORE’s Makers Market presented by Discover the North Shore and in partnership with Amdur Productions. Join the community for a weekend of live music, entertainment, The Tap beer garden, and more than 75 unique vendors offering selections from art to food, clothing to lotions, stationary to furniture, and […]
COMMUNITY FREE DAY FOR CHAGALL’S DEAD SOULS EXHIBIT JUNE 23, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm AUGUST 15, 2024 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Jewish Museum Milwaukee is thrilled to host this community day for anyone living in Milwaukee County to visit Chagall’s Dead Souls: A Satirical Account of Imperialist Russia for FREE! Please note: Dates and […]
1pm Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23 and 6pm Saturday, June 22 Join us in celebrating 15+ years of sharing the joy of dance at Elation Dance Center's annual recital. Enjoy music and dancing from dancers 2½ - 18 in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip-hop. Fun for the whole family! Please note: Dates […]
Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23 at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 7:30p on Saturday, June 22 2:30p on Sunday, June 23 The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Toy Story in Concert featuring a screening of the timeless classic film, Toy Story, accompanied by Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Randy Newman’s beloved musical score […]
Learn to stack, fill, and decorate a cake! In this class, each Big Chef/Little Chef duo will make a 6" funfetti cake. A light snack will be provided. Age 4-10 for the 'Little Chef'. One ticket is admission for one adult and one child. Click here to register! Please note: Dates and times are […]
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7pm Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm 2024 Sessions June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22 from 3:30-5:30pm July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 from 5-7pm Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, […]
Every Sunday from 5pm-6:30pm Kalee Gauger our certified Parent Small Group Facilitator will cover various topics on being a parent/guardian to a child or children with special/support needs. Be a part of our Parent Support Groups to be around like-minded parents going through the same highs and lows of parenting. Here at St. Francis Children's […]
In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are great for siblings to join together. Ideal ages : 18 months […]
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 […]
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 […]
On eight select Tuesdays this summer, the Milwaukee Public Market, Beer Capitol and Town Bank present the free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series featuring local food trucks, local drinks and local musicians. Where: Located at Riverwalk Commons, under the 794 freeway, where Downtown Milwaukee meets the Historic Third Ward, this scenic spot along the Milwaukee Riverwalk […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 Gardening Time MKE!)
Wednesday, June 26 from 3-5 pm / Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring family activities and a chance to learn about summer reading with the Milwaukee Public Library. MPL card fines will be waived. […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center!
Wednesday Night Live is a unique, FREE, weekly summer concert series held exclusively at the Bud Pavilion. Event Times: Gates Open: 6pm Live Music Begins: 7pm Live Music Ends: 10:30pm 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: […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Thursday, June 27 at 8:30 am / The Big Idea XI: The Future is Now Latino Arts Gallery 1028 S 9th St Milwaukee WI The Big Idea exhibit highlights the artwork of students and other developing artists from local schools and organizations, bringing our gallery to life for this powerful and creative exhibit that takes […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Wehr Nature Center 9701 West College Ave Franklin WI Hours of Operation: Wehr Nature Center Visitor Center - 8:30am - 4:30pm, seven days a week Trails - Open dawn to dusk, daily, year round WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is […]
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