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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 Events & Activities at the American Science Surplus Store

May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store 6901 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI from 7:00pm - 9:30pm May the Fourth be with you...because that's the only way you'll be able to spell Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek* during our Annual Star Wars Spelling Bee! Join us for this free public […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Milwaukee Festival Brass presents “May the Fourth Be With You” at Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius High School Milwaukee

Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St, Milwaukee, United States

Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St Milwaukee WI The Milwaukee Festival Brass will conclude its 38th Season in epic fashion with an all-Star Wars themed concert titled ”May The Fourth Be With You.” The program will be filled with the iconic music of John Williams and other composers […]

$15
Event Series Marcus Performing Arts Center 2024 Shows

One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy Presented By The Marcus Performing Arts Center (Ages 6+)

Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 4 at 7:30pm at Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee, WI Canadian actor and uber geek Charles Ross brings his solo madcap creation, One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy, to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent’ youth is the […]

$50
Event Series Kohler Andrae 2024 Candlelight Hikes

Candlelight Hike at Kohler Andrae State Park

Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

Spring Candlelight Hike:  Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 - 10:00pm Listen to the springtime night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails. After your hike, enjoy entertainment and activities for all ages around the campfire. Start and finish at the indoor shelter above parking lot P7. Summer Candlelight Hike:  Saturday, July 20 from […]

Free

GigiFit Acceptance Challenge: Dash for Down Syndrome

Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI

The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a series of 50+ in-person events taking place across the country! All GiGi’s Playhouse locations host their very own Acceptance Challenge, consisting of a fitness-based challenge and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Our local event consists of a Dash for Down Syndrome where participants kick off our event, inspiring […]

$25 – $40

Portraits with Mom at Little Sprouts Shorewood

Join us for a special Mother's Day photo session featuring photographer Tracy Federwitz - of Happy Little Stars. After each 10 minute mini session, your child will take home a small bouquet of flowers and/or take-home craft set to make Mother's Day complete. These sessions are for moms with 'kids' of ANY ages - tots, […]

$70
Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2024 Events

Member Swap Weekend at Milwaukee Area Museums

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States +3 more

It’s Milwaukee’s museum Member Swap Weekend! For this weekend (May 4-5) only, If you’re a member at one participating museum, you can use your membership card to get into a different participating museum for FREE! Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and Charles […]

Free
Event Series Spring and Summer 2024

Free Admission to Apple Holler’s Farm Park

Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission to the entire Farm Park is FREE! Farm Park Visit Includes: Visit new baby goats Visit the Golden Goat Bridge Jack & the Beanstalk Giant Slide Spider Web Rope Structure Cool Cow Maze Rainbow Playset Bees & Trees Learning Center Johnny […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Art Events

Fernwood Montessori School Arts Fest

Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave, Milwaukee

  Sunday, May 5th from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave Milwaukee The Fernwood Montessori Arts Fest has something for everyone - an array of handmade goods from local artists and students: pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wearable art, prints, and all types of artwork and gift items.Once you've worked up […]

$3
Event Series Mermaid Echo Live

Mermaid Echo Live at Discovery World

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

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 […]

$14 – $20

Cops and Kids in Cedarburg

Ozaukee County Fair W67N866 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Join us on Sunday, May 5th from 11am-3pm for our annual Cops and Kids Event!   We will have: -Bounce Houses -Tug of War -Fingerprinting -Photo Green Screen -Craft Table -Face Painting -Vehicle Display -K9 Demo -Pinatas -Obstacle Course -4H Archery Range -Train Rides & MORE!!!

Free
Event Series Rock and Roll Playhouse Milwaukee

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music and More for Kids at Turner Hall Ballroom

Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, United States

THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE  SATURDAY APRIL 13  at 12:00pm  &  SUNDAY MAY 05 at 12:00pm The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most […]

$40 – $80
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

She Kills Monsters Production by Mosaic Creative Studios at West PAC in New Berlin (Ages 9+)

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

She Kills Monsters Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, WI Saturday, May 4 at 7:00pm & Sunday, May 5 at 12:00pm  (Ages 9+) Tickets are Now On Sale for She Kills Monsters! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! Roll the dice and take the […]

$15 – $25

Milwaukee Fire Museum Open House

Milwaukee Fire Historical Society and Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sundays Monthly from 12pm – 3pm at Milwaukee Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI APR 7 / MAY 5 / JUN 2 / JUL 7 / AUG 4 / SEP 8 / OCT 6 / NOV 3  Please come check out our updated Museum !! New attractions! Bring your family, it's Free to attend! […]

Free
Event Series Sunbeam Kids 2024 Activities

Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden with Sunbeam Kids

Green Power Garden S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha

05/05/2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  & 06/01/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 We are excited to return to Green Power Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00-2:30 pm to help get the garden ready for spring planting!  Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program […]

Free
Event Series Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday Funday at St. Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door play space for families of children with special needs! Siblings that are older than 6 years old are welcome and encouraged to come and play with their sibling and make new friends too. This is lovely open space for families to feel at home […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Ages 5-12)

Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID  Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]

$40 – $160
Event Series 2024 Events & Activities at the American Science Surplus Store

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

The Tosa East Players Present SHREK THE MUSICAL

Dale K Hidde Theatre 7500 Milwaukee Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$20 – $85
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 3:30pm and Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 3:00pm  Come See our Youth Elite Players Production of Honk Jr. Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$20
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Global Palette at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures. 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 Spring Break Time MKE!)

$10 – $25
Event Series 2024 Open Gyms

Tiny Tot Open Gym at Salto Gymnastics Center in Brookfield

Salto Gymnastics Center (Brookfield) 21950 Doral Road, Waukesha, WI, United States

Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]

$5
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Toolbox at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]

$12
Event Series Paws to Read at Good Hope Library

Paws to Read at Good Hope Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, May 6 from 5:30-6:30 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 […]

Free
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

High School Musical Jr At The Sunset Playhouse

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

Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR.  Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. […]

$14
Event Series Milwaukee Public Library Events

French Club at East Library

Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Public Library Events

French Club for Kids! at East Library (Ages 6-12)

Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Events at the Urban Ecology Center

Outdoor Explore Club at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park (Ages 6-11)

Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Tuesdays, May 7 / May 14 / May 21 / May 28 from 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm (For ages 6-11) Let's explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park! Every day will be a new adventure. Get ready to spend ALL our time outdoors, so please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and snack. […]

$20 – $32
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Special Needs Resource Fair at Fox River Middle School in Waterford

Fox River Middle School 921 W Main St, Waterford, United States

  May 7, 2024 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm NEW LOCATION!! Fox River Middle School 921 W Main St - Door 1 Waterford WI A Special Needs Resource Fair is being held at Fox River Middle School from 4:30-6:30pm. There over 60+ agencies signed up to attend and share information about their organization and what they […]

Free
Event Series 2024 StorySlams

Ex Fabula Teen StorySlam: Left No Crumbs (Ages 12+)

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, May 7th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell St Branch 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI This event is FREE but space is limited. Please Register in advance. Stories of food, cultural delicacies, cooking disasters, mouth-watering meals, and tradition! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

High School Musical Jr At The Sunset Playhouse

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

Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR.  Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. […]

$14
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Birdy’s Dance Party at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Birdy Brinn* is ready for music and movement. Let's dance! *We defer to the judgment of our mascot performer for appearance durations.  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: […]

$25 – $80
Event Series Bay View Community Center 2024 Events

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

Kids Night At All Crafty Cow Locations

Crafty Cow 6519 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

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 […]

$35
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Garden Thyme at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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!)

$25 – $80
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Party For The Park at Washington Park Milwaukee

Washington Park 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 8 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm   A fundraiser for Washington Park Wednesdays. 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 See Some Live Music MKE!)

$10 – $20
Event Series Milwaukee Public Market 2024 Events

Mother’s Day Cooking Class at Milwaukee Public Market (Ages 6+ with Adult)

Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

May 8th from 5:30pm-7:00pm MOTHER’S DAY CINNAMON ROLLS HANDS ON It's a sticky sweet mother's day treat! Wondering what  you should make for Mom this Mother's Day? Don't worry, we have that covered.  Nothing says I love you more than warm, gooey, and delicious cinnamon  rolls.  This is the perfect class to  take with Mom […]

$140
Event Series Milwaukee Ballet 2024 Performances

Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour at the Pabst Theater

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

May 8 at 7:00pm at the Pabst Theater Get ready for Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience. The Story Pirates believe that all kids are creative geniuses, and they're ready to prove it […]

$30
Event Series Little Explorers Playgroup at Riveredge Nature Center

Little Explorers Playgroup at Riveredge Nature Center

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

Little Explorers is a playgroup open to families with children ages 2 to 5 years old.  These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play. Adults are encouraged to play along with their little explorers as well. Little siblings (0-1) are welcome to tag […]

$7

Babbling Babes Mompreneurs: Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW)

The Babbling Babes Mompreneurs are meeting up at a Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) workshop! We will be meeting at the Nurturing Balance: A Workshop for Women Balancing the Invisible Load of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship event scheduled for May 9th from 2:30pm-4pm at Charles Allis Museum. The Babbling Babes will be meeting up at this event […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Events at the Urban Ecology Center

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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: […]

Free
Event Series True Skool 2024

True Skool Spring 2024 Showcase Gallery

Radio Milwaukee 220 E Pittsburg Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thursday, MAY 9 at 5pm TRUE SKOOL SPRING SHOWCASE GALLERY 2024 Let's show our TRUE Skool students some love and support as they shine bright on the big stage! 2024 Spring Showcase Gallery May 9th! FREE & ALL AGES See you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free

Mother/Son Date Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls

Join us for a mother/son date night dinner at the Menomonee Falls Chick-Fil-A location. 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm time slots are available. $25/couple. It is $10 for each additional son. Register today as pre-registration is required and space is limited!

$25
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Plant A Pot For Mom Children’s Activity at Bluemel’s Garden Center in Greenfield

Bluemel's 4930 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield, United States

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 AT 5:30pm Bluemel's Garden & Landscape Center 4930 W Loomis Rd Greenfield WI 53220 Children will have a blast creating their own potted plant to give Mom for Mother's Day. They'll also learn a lottle bit about plants- education & fun all rolled into one! Please note: Dates and times are […]

$10

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