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.
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 will be read […]
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Join us as we learn the art of COOKIE DECORATING from Crystal- Owner of Zia's Sweets During this beginner class - guests will learn about frosting, tools, and techniques to make your own beautiful cookies. Each guest will have time to create several cookies to take home after class. Min age: 12 yrs old Please […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays & Sundays - 9:00am - 4:00pm Closed on Tuesdays WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is offering […]
July 25 from 1:30-2:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Gather the family for an afternoon of adventure and fun! Explore a new theme each week to inspire creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This program is geared toward children 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome). No registration is required. Please […]
Bring the family out to Firemen's Park in Germantown for some Big Top fun! You are sure to find something for everyone to enjoy as we partner with Taste of Germantown. We will have all the best carnival style games, the coolest inflatables, carnival style prizes, music, and more! Each activity cost 50 cents. […]
Thursday July 25th from 5pm-7pm Mosaic is going back to the 80's and throwing a rad party to get ready for our summer production of 80's Prom. Join this totally cool party for radical kids age 11-17. Come in your most awesome 80's outfit and have fun dancing to music, playing games and partying like […]
07/25/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Marx Park: 700 S. Barker Road, Brookfield, WI 53045 Back to School Playground Games Night for Fostering Community Fostering Families is a local organization that supports families involved in fostering and adoption. There are more than 2,000 children in foster care in Milwaukee County. Fostering Families seeks to […]
Christian Yelich's Charity Concert at the Pabst Theater Christian Yelich Is Hosting a Charity Concert With an Exciting Lineup: The event will support veterans and the Milwaukee community. Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich and his family will host an event this summer that will feature live music, a culinary experience, sponsor activations and special guests […]
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - 4th of July! St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, July 26th for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is 4th of July! - $5 per person - Kids 3 years and […]
Friday, July 26 from 8:30pm to 10pm at Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI Gather your friends, family, teammates, and public ice skate under Eble Park Ice Arena's new "glowing" lights. Eble Park Ice Arena is having another "glow skate" night on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 8:30 pm to 10 […]
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!)
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 […]
Are You Ready for This Adventure? Fans of Harry Potter and Escape Rooms will enjoy Returning to the Magic at the Harry Potter Festival on July 27 from 11-4. This year many of the buildings at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village (4880 Hwy. I, Saukville) will be transformed into 15 min. ‘escape rooms’ featuring easy, medium, […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]
German Fest July 26 - 28, 2024 “Get Your Deutsch On” at one of the largest, most authentic HAUS parties in North America! 5 stages of German music, food, Cultural Village, Glockenspiel, fireworks, Marktplatz, children’s activities, Model T and Volkswagen clubs, Sheepshead, Dachshund Derby, parades and more! Friday – Military Appreciation. Sunday – Family Day. Visit […]
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 […]
Friday, July 26 at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 27 at 7:00 pm Sunday, July 28 at 2:00 pm Disney's Beauty and the Beast Junior presented by South Milwaukee Youth Theatre Senior Cast (ages 12-18) Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy […]
July 26th at 7pm, July 27th at 7pm (pre-show dinner option at 6pm) and July 28th at 2pm Explore the big blue world with this brand new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film! Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. follows the story of Marlin and Nemo, as they each set off on an epic adventure […]
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, […]
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!)
June 21 & July 29 / Havenwoods State Forest / Workshop 5:30 | Show 7:00 The Summit Players present their 2024 season: a brand-new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream will visit 17 different Wisconsin State Parks this summer. All shows and workshops are presented free of charge. Seating is general admission on a first come, […]
Southridge Mall's 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is back this summer with an exciting lineup of FREE, educational events. This complimentary Summer Series will be held biweekly from 11am-12pm starting Thursday, July 18th through August 24th in our Kids Corner located on the Macy’s end of the mall on the upper level near the restrooms. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 […]
Tuesday, July 30 from 12-1 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 […]
This event is for children 8 years old & younger. Each child will get their own flower pot to decorate with an adult! *Flower pots are while supplies lasts. One flower pot per child 8 years of age and under. Tuesday July 30th, ONLY at Chick-fil-A West Allis Center.* Please note: Dates and times are […]
Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Longfellow Middle School outdoors on the playground (weather dependent) 7600 W North Avenue Wauwatosa WI Join us for an outdoor all-abilities open gym with The Ability Center (TAC) at Hales Corners Lutheran Church – including wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, and/or goal ball. Fun for the whole […]
One of the last FREE fairs in the Midwest! Since 1859, the Ozaukee County Fair has been offering residents and visitors great traditional fair entertainment such as live music, truck & tractor pulls, a full midway, fireworks, demolition derbies, horse shows, contests, 4-H and livestock exhibitions & judging, kids entertainment, and more! CLICK […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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: (Let's Go Ice Skating MKE!)
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday August 01, 2024 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy free admission to the Villa Terrace on the first Thursday of the month. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Racine Art Museum! August 2, 2024, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Enjoy free Racine Art Museum admission and extended gallery hours from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on First Friday, July 5. From 4:00 to 7:00 pm, makers of all ages can participate in a Free Family Hands-On Art Activity and create […]
Join us for stories, songs, and open-ended art. Smocks or clothes that can get messy are recommended. This is geared towards children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
Join us every Friday for our Family Friday Open Gyms! Children will be able to get all of their energy out just before lunch and nap time! Bounce on our trampolines, swing, climb, and run around for an hour and a half of FUN! Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. Please note: Dates and […]
Friday, August 2, 2024 Brewers fans of all ages are invited to the 15th annual slumber party at American Family Field. Bring your camping gear and prepare to spend the night under the stars on the outfield! There will be no shortage of activities throughout the evening, as the entire Field Level becomes an overnight […]
Free music in the summer air at BAYSHORE? It’s sure to strike a chord! BAYSHORE is thrilled to present the fifth annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series presented by OnMilwaukee and 96.5 WKLH. Every Friday until Aug. 23, guests can enjoy free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in […]
Starry Nights at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI June 28 - August 9 / Starts at 6:30 pm Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center's beautiful Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater! One of […]
July 12th, 19th, 26th & August 2nd from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Explore the potential for life on the red planet and the obstacles we need to overcome to send humans to Mars in the 2040s. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Night Movie in Greendale at the Gazebo Movies Start At Dusk Gift of Wings and Milwaukee County Parks are excited to announce the Free Summer Night Movie Series in Greendale's Gazebo Park! Bring your blankets and chairs out to Greendale's Gazebo Park and enjoy this family friendly movie! Gift of Wings […]
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 […]
Black Arts Fest MKE | August 3, 2024 Saturday August 3 | 11:00am - 11:00pm A cultural festival celebrating and showcasing African and African American culture. Various genres of music on tap, performances and workshops for children, dance performances and activities focused around African heritage are in store. A Market Square will feature wares and […]
August 3: Public Fishing Clinic, 1:00-3:00 pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI Always wanted to fish but not sure where to start? Come on down to Lakeshore State Park’s fishing pier for our public fishing clinic! Naturalists will be there to show you or your kids the ropes and all supplies, poles and bait, […]
Okay...not quite in the Milwaukee area, but this event is worth the drive up to Green Bay! This event serves as the introduction of the 2024 Green Bay Packers, in-person to a capacity crowd in Lambeau Field and on television to a state-wide audience. The format of the event will be a full practice, […]
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]
It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October 10 am - 2 pm 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 Picnic Time MKE!)
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Regular Season will kick off on Saturdays only, starting April 13th. Sunday trains will be added on the first weekend in May, and Friday trains will be added on June 7th. All aboard […]
Four Northwestern Mutual FREE Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE with Kids at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park The schedule and theme for each event in the series is as follows: June 9 – Summerfest July 7 – Family Health and Wellness August 4 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) September 22 – Performing Arts […]
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day July 6 - Sept 2, 2024 12550 120th Ave Kenosha WI Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border • 10 am - 7 pm 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 […]
SUMMER HOURS Saturday: 9 am- 1 pm & Sunday: 11 am- 3 pm Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give […]
Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee’s first Shakespeare Festival on Aug. 4 at Forest Home Cemetery 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 Shakespeare in the Park Time MKE!)
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