Discover Fun Things to Do in Milwaukee with Kids Today!
Looking for family-friendly activities in Milwaukee? Check out the MKE With Kids Events Calendarโyour one-stop resource for the best kid-friendly events happening today. Weโve done the hard work, gathering the top activities from around the city into one easy-to-use guide. Whether youโre 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.
Get excited for all things FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival 50th Anniversary! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue, makers market, Family Friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, pumpkin activities, live music, food court and food trucks, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars, and more! For more […]
Come join us for a fun-filled day of painting and celebrating everyone's favorite treat - ice cream cones! This in-person event will take place at 5706 N Centerpark Way. Get ready to unleash your creativity. No painting experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and love for ice cream! Don't miss out on this sweet event! Ticket […]
25 year anniversary Block Party this Sunday for Anodyne outside their Walker's Point location. The event is outside from 12 - 5 pm and from 12 - 1 pm the folks at Cream City Skatepark will be hosting a 12 and under skate session with instructors from their Skate Club and Summer Camps. Please note: […]
Live polka music, warm pretzels from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, brats made locally by Old Germantown, apple brats made by Schwaiโs Meat, hot dogs, Hammerschlagen, corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, homemade bakery, and of courseโฆbeer! Live music schedule:Saturday, September 21st from 1:00-4:00 Gunterโs Goodtime Polka!Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00-4:00 Jeff Winard Polka Parties! Admission […]
Join us for giveaways, celebrations & more! Celebrate all-NEW Theme Nights and Community Nights this season, plus familiar favorites return for 2024! Theme Nights 4/26 - Hockey Night 5/9 - Bark at the Park 5/11 - Star Warsโข Night 5/31 - Happy Days Throwback Night 7/26 - Yacht Rock Night 8/11 - Sesame Street Day […]
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 Childrenโs Museum in a calmer, […]
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 […]
Wednesday, September 25 from 4-5pm and Wednesday, November 13 from 4-5 (Ages 6 - 11) Children will learn yoga through poses and games, plus breathing and mindfulness exercises. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle; a yoga mat is strongly encouraged. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Join Babbling Babes for this mom and baby gathering in the stunning Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum benefiting The BIG Give Back- a Fund Drive benefiting The Milwaukee Diaper Mission. Your ticket covers: A donation to The Milwaukee Diaper Mission Admission to the stunning lakefront Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum Local photographer and longtime BB supporter Lottie […]
Thursday, September 26th from 6pm-9pm Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends Grooving Under Glass event features local musiciansโas well as brews and snacks. Enjoy two spectacular light shows choreographed to music in the Show Dome. Grooving Under Glass grants access to all three domes. Bring the whole family! Kids […]
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)
Meet at the Summer Stage - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI June 28 @ 7:30pm โ 9:00pm / July 26 @ 7:30pm โ 9:00pm / August 30 @ 7:30pm โ 9:00pm / Sep 27 @ 7:30pm โ 9:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Join us at your local Fleet Farm for Pumpkin Decorating on September 28th from 9AM - 1PM! This event is FREE at all Fleet Farm locations. Milwaukee area locations include Germantown, Oconomowoc, Muskego, and West Bend. We'll have pumpkins, paint, markers and stickers ready for you and your family to decorate your pumpkin however […]
Hello Saturday! Milwaukee Ballet Storytime Kick off the weekend with a smile! Dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet will be at the library to read a story and teach some basic dance moves. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Come learn to cook delicious healthy food, right from the garden! We'll bring whatever we have harvested from the Children's plot at Alice's Garden that week and learn to make something yummy together. All ages welcome -- children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Saturday, September 28 from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Ruckus & Glee 805 N 68th St Wauwatosa WI You do not want to miss this FAMILY EVENT! We've got oodles of trains and train track, and we're going to put it all out and let kids build and play to their hearts' content! Appropriate for kids 3+. […]
Join us for Falls Harvest Festival on September 28th at Mill Pond Park in Menomonee Falls! This is a FREE family friendly event to enjoy:-Live Music-Vendor Marketplace-Food Trucks-Entertainment-Wagon Rides-Concert from 5pm-7pm by Cream City Hot Club
Enjoy a special party all about everyone's favorite blue heeler. Bluey will be there for pictures and meet and greet! This event is geared for ages 3-7, but all are welcome!
Girls in Aviation Day Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 5300 S Howell Avenue Milwaukee WI Saturday, September 28 from 1-4 pm Admission: FREE (girls ages 12-18) Girls in Aviation Day is an event that happens around the world in September, and thereโs an annual event at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport put on by the Women […]
Join us for an afternoon of book-themed activities including games, scavenger hunt, delicious snacks, and plenty of surprises. Everyone is invited, so donโt miss out on the fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please […]
September 28th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dive into the world of science and creativity with our DIY Lava Lamp class! This fun and engaging workshop will guide participants through the process of creating their very own lava lamps. Perfect for kiddos 4+ , this hands-on class combines art, chemistry, and a touch of magic to […]
Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00am โ 4:00 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue Milwaukee WI Ever walk past a unique building in Milwaukee and wonder whatโs inside? Thatโs the idea behind the 13th annual Doors Open taking place throughout the city this year. Take self-guided tours of buildings, homes and monuments […]
Join us for Fall Fest on September 29th at 11am at Redeemer United Church of Christ in Sussex/Menomonee Falls. There will be food, games, a bounce house, and more fun for the whole family! This event is FREE. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business […]
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 […]
Come join us for a hopping good time at our in-person paint party celebration! Let your creativity run wild as you paint your very own bunny masterpiece. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the supplies you need. Date: September 29th Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: 5706 N Centerpark […]
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 September 30, 2024 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. T. REX Noon* Did an Asteroid […]
Join us for the upcoming virtual Positive Parenting Program for parents/caregivers of children 0-12! Attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Join us for one, two or all four sessions from the comfort of your own home over Zoom. This series will be offered in the morning as well as the evening to accommodate all […]
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:30pm The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscarยฎ-winning Spider-Manโข animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: SPIDER-MANโข: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, set to captivate audiences in concert venues worldwide. These films have garnered immense popularity, largely […]
June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / July 3 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / August 7 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am / December […]
September 23 at 4:45 pm at Beulah Brinton Community Center (ages: 7-11) September 27 at 10:30 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) October 12 at 10:00 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class centered on connecting […]
Everyone Invited to Free Day at Villa Terrace! Event features arts, activities and exploration Free Admission Thursday August 01, 2024 | 10:00 am โ 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. […]
Calling all Master Builders! Join us for an evening of chicken and brickin' at our Father/Son LEGO Night at Chick-Fil-A in Menomonee Falls. After ordering and enjoying dinner (included in your registration fee) you are welcome to build your LEGO kit. We have space for 10 builder pairs per each time slot, so we encourage […]
Aaron Boyd, author of Giving Good at Boswell on Thursday October 3 at 6:30 pm Boswell hosts beloved Milwaukee illustrator Aaron Boyd for a launch day celebration of his first book as an author/illustrator. Giving Good is Boydโs heartfelt ode to the love that a father shares with son that keeps them both warm inside and […]
Join us on the first Friday of every month, 5:30-9:30 pm! โ Pre-registration is required for this event! Registration closes @ 5 pm same day. โ Pre-payment will not be accepted. Please pay at the door. โ Extended Open Gym & Movie Night is for children 5 years and older. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
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 โ 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 […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit โ Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays โ moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]
Family Free Day โ October 5, 2024 from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) To enjoy the vibrant colors of the trees, along with the animals, stroll through the outdoor areas […]
Things that GO! STEM Challenges Saturday, October 5 from 10:30am - 11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Let's get ready to GO! Join us for a story time about planes, trains, automobiles and everything in between! We'll then build a variety of our own things that go and test how far […]
Join us for a beautiful day on the banks of the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the fall colors, salmon running up river, migrating birds, great food, music, and these fun activities: Discover fun activities for kids including face painting, bee house making, sidewalk chalk art, and painting free birdhouses, pumpkins, and gourds See huge salmon swimming […]
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm GROHMANN MUSEUM, 1000 N BROADWAY, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 Lost Arts Festival, a celebration of our working past, returns to the Grohmann Museum on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The event will celebrate the activities and ways of work captured in the paintings and bronzes in the Museumโs permanent […]
Join us for a fun-filled celebration at Just Kiln' Time Pottery in downtown Menomonee Falls! Activities include pottery painting, special birthday discounts, free snacks and drinks, giveaways and prizes, and live demonstrations from local artists! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change as occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business may close […]
Visit Downtown Port Washington for the FALL CELEBRATION you won't want to miss, as we close down Historic Franklin Street for live band stages, car show, vintage motorcycle show, Farmers Market, artisan vendors, food & drink booths, Family Fun Zone with pumpkin and gourd decorating, face painting, games, animal rescues, bounce house, and more! It's […]
Dates: Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 Where: Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center: 1130 N 60th St Milwaukee WI Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate Halloween Glen for its 31st year! A spectacular event is on tap this fall, as we roll out this year's exciting theme - "Halloween Glen: Myths & Mysteries." Seek unknown truths […]
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 (ages 6 weeks-12) while you are enjoying yourself - kid free! Children will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities. Snacks will be provided. Member: $15.00 Non-Member: $20.00
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Join us for Festivals of Cedarburg's Oktoberfest! Get out your lederhosen and dirndls for this fun-filled FREE weekend. Enjoy the makers market, food court, traditional German food and beer, vintage steins for sale, live Glockenspiel Show (Cuckoo Clock), German music and dancing! Fore more information, click here!
Milwaukee Oktoberfest Taking place at Cathedral Square Park from October 4-6, this event offers live music, German food, and fun activities like stein hoisting and a wiener dog pageant. The festival is free to attend! Friday, October 4, 2024: 3 - 11 pm Saturday, October 5, 2024: 10 - 11 pm Sunday, October 6, 2024: […]
Oktoberfest 2024 in Heidelberg Park at the Bavarian Bierhaus will celebrate over 60 years of great music, great beer, great food and now open FRIDAY-SUNDAY. There is free parking, a midway for kids on Friday and Saturdays, and plenty of tables to make Oktoberfest at Heidelberg Park a fun place to be! Food: Traditional […]
Cider Sunday at Wehr Nature Center Sunday, October 6 , 2024 11:30am โ 4pm Celebrate fall during this family-friendly event for all ages. This yearโs theme is โWehrโs Heritage: 50 Years โ Rooted & Growingโ with Wehr history displays and special guest โJohnny Appleseed.โ This year expect to: Meet and have your picture taken with […]
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