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.
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!
APRIL 4 - 7, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. 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: […]
Event dates: 4/4/2024 7:30pm - 4/5/2023 7:30pm - 4/6/2024 2:00pm - 4/6/2024 7:30pm - 4/7/2024 at 12:30pm - 4/7/2024 at 6:00pm The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. Delight in fairy godmothers, glass slippers, and a pumpkin carriage that all conspire to deliver […]
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 […]
Waukesha's Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium, in the Retzer Nature Center, is putting on a "Total Solar Eclipse Shindig." The first 100 guests will receive eclipse glasses, and there will be "fun activities for all ages." You can also view the eclipse through solar telescopes at the event. When: Monday, April 8 from 9 am to 3 pm […]
Monday, April 8| 10:00am - 3:00pm |Included with Admission Join us at Discovery World to witness the solar eclipse. Catch the maximum coverage of 89.4% in Milwaukee, WI around 2:08 pm at Discovery World. Celebrate with special activities and FREE solar glasses (while supplies last). Watch the action from our Pilot House with incredible views […]
Monday, April 8th from 12pm - 3pm Come join us as we view the Great North American Eclipse and have WMSE 91.7FM onsite broadcasting live! We'll have 89% Obscuration at our store and will have viewing stations, eclipse related crafts, demos and more! Don't forget to enter the raffle! The eclipse begins at 12:52pm and ends […]
Monday, April 8 from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm On Monday, April 8, Milwaukee will see its biggest solar eclipse in 70 years! MPM is your resource for a safe viewing experience. Visit us or one of the below safe-viewing locations as the moon covers approximately 90% of the sun, clear skies permitting! We’ll […]
Monday, April 8th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm See the astronomical event of the year – the Great Solar Eclipse of 24! Discover what makes an eclipse, learn safe viewing techniques, and see the eclipse through a telescope with a solar filter. Special eclipse viewing glasses will be on sale ($1 per pair). Eclipse runs between […]
Brookfield Public Library Indoor Solar Eclipse Streaming Rain or shine, the eclipse will be online. We will be streaming the NASA Web Broadcast. Please join us! When: Monday, April 8 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Where: Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N Calhoun Road Brookfield WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Great American Eclipse will offer a rare opportunity for viewers to witness a total eclipse of the sun, which happens when the new moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This extraordinary eclipse will cross the entirety of the United States and […]
April 8 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm It's Free! Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Experience a partial solar eclipse visible from 1:00 to 3:00pm, with peak visibility at approximately 2:00 pm on April 8, 2024. Special glasses will be available for safely viewing the solar eclipse. Visitors […]
Monday, April 8 from 4-5 pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Monday, April 8 from 5-6:30 pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Monday, April 8 from 5:30-6:30 pm at Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Take a break from stress and enjoy the company of therapy dogs. 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: […]
All K4 and K5 families new to Girl Scouts are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast! Join to learn more about how to join a troop, participate in fun events, and create lifelong friendships and memories. April 3, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm: St Luke's Church 300 Carroll St Waukesha WI 53186 / […]
Future Interior Designer’s Class (Ages 9–14) Mondays, April 8 - 29 (4 sessions) from 6:00 – 7:30pm At The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI This class is for lovers of all things design and style. We will explore the foundations and principles of interior design through design charrettes, building […]
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 […]
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 inspiration boosts when needed. Projects for ages 6-adult rotate weekly. Please note: Dates […]
Every Tuesday in April from 10:00am - 11:30am It's play hour time! Build community while enjoying story time, sensory play and crafts ideal for ages 18 months and older however- all ages are welcome. This is a free community event! Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Tuesdays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say "Oui! Je parle francais!" Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesdays, October 1, 15, 22, 29 from 3:30pm - 5:00 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI French Club for kids! Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say “Oui! Je parle francais!” Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to […]
Tuesday, April 9 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Capitol Library 3969 N 74th St Milwaukee WI Drop on into our monthly button-making gathering. Each month, we will browse books from the Capitol book collection and create little circles of art that you can wear. The monthly themes are: April - Poetry Pins. Please note: Dates and […]
Summer Camp Sampler at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200 Brookfield WI A quick one hour sampler of all the fun shows happening this summer for your age group! Sign up for this free hour long class and get a chance to check out all three of the summer shows so you know […]
All K4 and K5 families new to Girl Scouts are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast! Join to learn more about how to join a troop, participate in fun events, and create lifelong friendships and memories. April 3, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm: St Luke's Church 300 Carroll St Waukesha WI 53186 / […]
Free Family Photos for National Library Week: Milwaukee Central Library - Saturday, April 6 Tippecanoe Branch - Tuesday, April 9 East Branch - Wednesday, April 10 Your Milwaukee Public Library invites you and your families to have a FREE family photo taken in celebration of National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024! Families and individuals can capture this moment […]
Every Tuesday in April from 6:15pm - 7:15pm Make recycled art projects, participate in STEAM based activities and tinker with all of our fun bits and pieces. Drop off tinker class / 4 years old+ / Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
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 […]
On the Blue Planet / April 10 at 11:00am The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. How long has the Earth existed and what are the conditions that make it suitable for sustaining life? Why do penguins live in […]
Free Family Photos for National Library Week: Milwaukee Central Library - Saturday, April 6 Tippecanoe Branch - Tuesday, April 9 East Branch - Wednesday, April 10 Your Milwaukee Public Library invites you and your families to have a FREE family photo taken in celebration of National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024! Families and individuals can capture this moment […]
April 10 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm West Allis Library Constitution Room 7421 W National Ave West Allis 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 Volunteer Time MKE!)
Wednesday, April 10 from 4-5:30 pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Stop by for some fun, garden-inspired art activities and help us craft a bulletin board garden in full bloom! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
April 3rd, 10th & 11th from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200 Brookfield WI Here there is a place for everyone! We are opening up our doors to you! Receive a tour of our studio, get a sneak peek of classes in action and meet the directors who will be teaching […]
April 10 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class centered on connecting with our bodies, breath, and with each other. Each class will combine yoga poses, breathing practices, and mindfulness meditation with fun games, activities, stories, and/or crafts. Practicing together, kids and […]
All K4 and K5 families new to Girl Scouts are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast! Join to learn more about how to join a troop, participate in fun events, and create lifelong friendships and memories. April 3, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm: St Luke's Church 300 Carroll St Waukesha WI 53186 / […]
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 […]
Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 & 10:30-11:30 / $30 drop-in when space is available ArTogether with Tots is an art focused workshop designed for young children, ages 2.5-5, WITH their adults. Discover and enjoy art experiences with your child in a uniquely designed art studio for both children and adults. We explore new 3-week themes each semester through […]
It's National Board Game Day on Thursday, April 11! Atkinson - 1960 W Atkinson Ave - 10 am - 6 pm Bay View - 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave - 12 pm-5:30 pm Capitol - 3969 N 74th St - All Day Good Hope - 7715 W Good Hope Rd - 10 am-5:30 pm Villard Square […]
April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]
Thursdays in April & May from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: […]
April 3rd, 10th & 11th from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200 Brookfield WI Here there is a place for everyone! We are opening up our doors to you! Receive a tour of our studio, get a sneak peek of classes in action and meet the directors who will be teaching […]
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 inspiration boosts when needed. Projects for ages 6-adult rotate weekly. Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Spring Sale April 12-14 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Sale! Event Dates & Times: Friday, April 12: 9am – 8pm | General Admission Saturday, April 13: 9am – 4pm | General Admission Saturday, April 13: 6pm-9pm | Ticketed […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class March 22 / April 12 & 26 / May 10 & 24 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our outdoor nature class. This free class is held at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center. […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. April 2024 FRI April 12 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 13 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FRI April 19 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 20 from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm May 2024 FRI May 3 […]
April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]
Summer Camp Sampler at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200 Brookfield WI A quick one hour sampler of all the fun shows happening this summer for your age group! Sign up for this free hour long class and get a chance to check out all three of the summer shows so you know […]
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 […]
April 12 & May 10 at the Briscoe Family YMCA from 6:00pm - 8:00pm / 7095 South Ballpark Drive Suite 120 Franklin, WI 53132 Big screen fun! Bring your sleeping bag and pillow and join us for a free, family-friendly movie night. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and arts & crafts will be available. Please […]
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