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.
11/18/2024 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Join us in making haunted gingerbread houses as we watch the movie "The […]
October 25, 2024 at 4:30-7:30pm & November 19, 2024 at 9:30-11:30am Angela Caroll Photography is partnering with We Rock the Spectrum - Milwaukee to provide Sensory Friendly Photo Sessions! Anyone […]
Tuesdays in the Garden, designed for children aged 1-3, provides a nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and wonder are extended through play and exploration, and children and their caregivers learn […]
Music of Haydn, Prokofiev, and Chausson Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 Join Frank Almond and special guests Edward […]
Paws to Read Wednesday, November 20 from 4:30-5:30 pm at Good Hope Library at 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by […]
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season. […]
Holiday Folk Fair International Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214November 22-24, 2024 America’s premier multicultural festival and a program of the International […]
Celebrate more at Bayshore! Bring your holiday spirit to Bayshore's 5th annual Season to Sparkle Holiday Celebration on Friday, November 22 from 5:00 - 7:00pm! The festivities will be […]
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Uihlein Hall 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI November 22 at 7:30pm This contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing […]
Bring your family and friends to Shalom Wildlife Zoo in West Bend for the annual Christmas at the Zoo event. Walk, or in the warmth of your own car, relax […]
Trainfest 2024 at the Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI November 23 - November 24 Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the Trainfest! The […]
RHAPSODIC DANCES NOVEMBER 23, 2024 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CARROLL UNIVERSITY SHATTUCK MUSIC CENTER 218 N East Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 Join us at our Rhapsodic Dances concert at […]
Bucks Family Night / Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Make the Bucks part of your family traditions! Presented by Sprite, Family Night brings together a savory […]
Soda with Santa is a fun, family friendly event! When you arrive, you check in at the front desk and then wait to get your picture taken with Santa. Once you […]
It's that time again when Santa makes a visit to glaze! On November 24th, we will be hosting the same fantastic event with stations both at glaze and next door […]
November 24th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am December 29th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family Concert, 11:00 am January 26th, 2025 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point)11:00 am Free Family […]
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 […]
Neon Brush Kids is coming to Milwaukee this weekend! You and your little ones can discover the magic of neon painting in a fun art workshop led by a professional expert! […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded […]
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together. Park and meet […]
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 […]
Looking for a safe place for your child while they have off of school? Bring them to the Y for a fun-filled day with friends! When schools are closed during […]
Join us for A Kid at Heart Playland’s 3rd Annual Turkey Tot Thanksgiving Party! Calling all kids! School is out, and it’s time to celebrate the season of gratitude! […]
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside […]
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside […]
Wednesday, November 27 at 6:00 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 […]
November 27 - December 01, 2024 Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable […]
Discount Day at Wehr Nature Center - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th at 8:30 AM Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave Franklin WI 53132 Wehr Nature […]
Discount Day at The Domes - Last Thursday of the Month Now through December 26th On the last Thursday of every month, everyone enjoys discounted admission to The Domes -- […]
Milwaukee parents, get ready! Blippi, the YouTube superstar loved by preschoolers around the world, is bringing his all-new Blippi: Join the Band Tour to The Riverside Theater on Friday, November 29, 2024. This […]
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the beautifully restored Rivoli Theater in the heart of Cedarburg features great holiday classics on the big screen! The 2024 Holiday Film Series […]
Join us for our largest shopping and family fun event of the year! Discover daylong shopping specials Black Friday with treats throughout the day and into the evening with extended […]
Celebrate small businesses in downtown Menomonee Falls and shop local for all your holiday gifts. This event will have: *Wagon rides*Entertainment in Centennial Plaza*Hot chocolate and fun treats to […]
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in Grafton.
Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Winter Story Time! They will be reading a couple of stories and doing a related activity!
A young boy lies awake in his room one snowy Christmas Eve, excited and alert. Breathing silently. Hardly moving. Waiting. He's listening for a sound he's afraid that he might […]
Join us for a beary fun time as we welcome The Giving Bear Factory to Bug & Goose! In addition to 2 hours of PLAY, your child will pickout and […]
Stop by on Sunday December 1st for meet and greet with Santa & Mrs. Clause, and have your picture taken with live Reindeer (fee for picture). Reindeer Games will be […]
Sundays Monthly from 12pm – 3pm at Milwaukee Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI December 1st Since our November open house went so well, over 200 visitors!!! We will […]
"Arthur Christmas" at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech […]
The 2024 Christmas Parade in Menomonee Falls will be held on Sunday, December 1 at 4:30 p.m. starting on Main Street at Harrison Avenue near downtown.
The West Bend Christmas Parade holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous Christmas parade in Wisconsin! The annual Christmas Parade has been a cherished family tradition in the West […]
Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and […]
Chamber elves are busy organizing the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thanks to generous support from Port Washington State Bank, Santa arrives at the Cedarburg Community Center each year in a […]
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 @ […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2024 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. […]
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 […]
December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Create Handmade Greeting Cards Create handmade cards for this holiday season. Learn to layer paper and add 3D embellishments to make your cards […]
A Walk in the Park, at a Park Near You Now through December 6th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sept. 6: Doctor's Park Oct. 4: McGovern Park […]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm | Catalano Square Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
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