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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 West Suburb Events

Free Tree Giveaway by the Town of Lisbon

Lisbon Community Park N78W26970 Bartlett Parkway, Lisbon, WI, United States

Saturday, April 20 at Lisbon Community Park from 10AM-12PM Lisbon will celebrate Earth Day with a Tree Giveaway Event on Saturday, April 20 at Lisbon Community Park from 10AM-12PM. Remaining trees may be picked up at Village Hall the following week. Watch our Facebook page for updates.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

Free
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Earth Week Celebration Event at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am - 1:00pm  Bring the family for kid-friendly activities (inside and outside) focusing on how your actions matter and what you can do to keep our planet safe and clean. The hands-on Recycling Exhibit area will allow visitors to experience the complete route recyclable materials can take in our community and […]

Free

Bay View Community Center’s Fun and Interactive Family Day Wellness Activities

Bay View Community Center 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 1pm at Bayview Community Center 1320 E Okalahoma Ave Millwaukee WI Join BVCC on April 20th from 10:00am-1:00pm for our 2nd Annual Strong Families Forum, celebrating Family Strengthening Month! This dynamic event, dedicated to strengthening, supporting, and empowering families in our community, will begin at 9:45am with an address […]

Free

Elite Actors Open Call Auditions at Mosaic Creative Studios Brookfield (Ages 9-17)

Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

April 20th from 10am-4pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive suite 200 Brookfield WI Mosaic Creative Studios is officially opening up auditions for all of our top Elite & High School Casts. Our Youth Elite, Junior Elite & High School Casts are our Audition Only Casts that are designed to give students 10-17 the […]

Free

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Daisy Launch Event (Ages K4-K5)

Various WI, United States

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

Zine Fest at Milwaukee Central Downtown Library

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

April 20 from 10:30am-4:30pm at Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for Milwaukee Zine Fest's 16th year, hosted at The Milwaukee Central Library! FREE to attend, as always! Come celebrate independent and DIY print media in the Midwest's longest standing 100% zine-focused festival. This year's fest will be bigger and better […]

Free

Earth Day Event: Our Violent Planet at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Earth Day Event: Our Violent Planet / Multiple Showings on April 20 Our Violent Planet is a full dome show that features some of the most catastrophic natural events our world will ever occur. We live out our lives on our planet's fractured crust "plates" that pull apart, collide, grind past each other, and even sink […]

$3
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Party for the Planet 2024: Milwaukee River Cleanup With The Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

Earth Day is a perfect time to show you care about the future of our planet with a one-day community project to keep Milwaukee beautiful with the 29thannual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. Volunteer with the Zoo to help clean up and green up! Join on your own or coordinate a team of friends, family, or […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Rock The Green Earth Day Celebration at the Harley Davidson Museum

Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join Rock the Green for our 13th Annual (FREE) Earth Day Celebration! Saturday, April 20, Noon-3pm (400 W Canal Street Milwaukee WI 53201) Free parking, pets allowed outside on Museum grounds Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Pier 290 Events

A Balloon Adventure with the Lake Geneva Santa Cruise

Pier 290 / Gage Marina 1 Liechty Dr, Williams Bay, United States

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 […]

$20 – $30
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 Open Skate at the Pettit

Skate The Pettit National Ice Center

Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. April 2024  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 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT May 4 […]

$20 – $70

Northern Lights at the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium

UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

  March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Enjoy the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing lights with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature’s most remarkable light shows. The program will include an […]

$20 – $60

Frog Frolic for Families at Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

Frog Frolic for Families on April 20 from 6:30pm—8:30pm   Calling all frog lovers. Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with these amazing amphibians. We will meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll to Wehr’s vernal pond to listen for the sweet sound of frogs chorusing.  Recommended for families with children ages 5 […]

$25 – $75

The Wizard of Oz at Menomonee Falls High School

Menomonee Falls High School N80W14350 Titan Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.

$15
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
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

Cloud 9 Workshop Maker Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

$15 – $30

Flashback Cinema Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ​(April 21 & 24)  The Wizard of Oz ​(May 11, 12 & 15)  Harry Potter and the Order […]

$25 – $85

Our BLUEtiful Earth (Ages 10-13) at the Milwaukee Public Market

Milwaukee Public Market 400 N Water St, Milwaukee

Sunday, April 21 at 12:30pm Our BLUEtiful Earth (Ages 10-13) at the Milwaukee Public Market April 22nd is Earth Day! We're celebrating our beautiful Earth with some "BLUEtiful" and delicious recipes! This class is specifically for our Tween chefs, who are ready for a bit more responsibility and skill-building in the kitchen. They will blend […]

$50
Event Series 2024 Pier 290 Events

A Balloon Adventure with the Lake Geneva Santa Cruise

Pier 290 / Gage Marina 1 Liechty Dr, Williams Bay, United States

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 […]

$20 – $30
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

The Wizard of Oz at Menomonee Falls High School

Menomonee Falls High School N80W14350 Titan Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.

$15

April Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

Join us on Sundays in April 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

DIY Kite Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space

Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

April is National Kite Month. Join VIBEZ Creative Arts Space to decorate your own kite to fly high in the sky!

$15
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Reading Time with Ms. Jelly and Open Play at St. Francis Children’s Center

St. Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington, Glendale, WI, United States

Every Monday here at St. Francis Children's Center Ms. Jelly will be reading to children with special/support needs and keeping your children engaged with interactive reading. After planned books and engagement, there is time for Open Play in our newly renovated Family Activity Center.

Free
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Bug Hotels at East Library Milwaukee

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

Monday, April 22 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day by building your own bug hotel to promote biodiversity and strengthen ecosystems in your own backyard. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

Free

Cardboard Club at Villard Square Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, April 22 from 4-6 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Get ready for an epic journey into the world of stories, imagination, and endless possibilities! At Cardboard Club we transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations inspired by your favorite books! Dive into thrilling tales, meet fascinating characters, and bring […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Bingo at Zablocki Library Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, April 22 from 4:30pm - 5:30 pm at Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Learn about Earth Day and how it started by playing a game or two of Earth Day Bingo. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Plant A Spring Garden at Atkinson Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, April 22 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on your own spring garden by planting vegetable, herb or flower seeds in a pot to take home.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

Free

Future Interior Designer’s Class (Ages 9–14) at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

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 […]

$60
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Cloud 9 Workshop Maker Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

$15 – $30

Play Hour at Creative Chaos Milwaukee

Creative Chaos 2221 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, United States

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 […]

Free

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

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

Open a Book, Open a World at Capitol Library

Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, April 23 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Capitol Library 3969 N 74th St Milwaukee WI Every time you open a book, you open a world of possibility. Create your own project inspired by a different book topic each month. April - Poetry Rocks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free

Tinker Tuesdays at Creative Chaos Milwaukee (Ages 4+)

Creative Chaos 2221 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, United States

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 […]

$50
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Milwaukee Public Museum Program: Learn with an Expert

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

April 24 from 10am-11am What's your dinosaur IQ? Find out with Paul Sereno, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, discoverer of dinosaurs on five continents, and leader of dozens of expeditions! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about his work as a paleontologist, and to ask him questions via the chat. Best suited for Grades 1-5.    […]

$30 – $50
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Little Red Hen Remix At The Sunset Playhouse

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

April 24, 2024 - April 27, 2024 / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10:30am, Saturday at 10:30am & 2pm The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals – they say “not I.”  But boy do they want to eat the cake […]

$12

A to Z Astronomy: From 3 to 103 at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

A to Z Astronomy: From 3 to 103 / April 24 at 11:00am Explore the depths of space in a wild ride through the universe! Appealing to all ages, this family romp through the galaxies includes a roller coaster ride on our huge dome, a strange stop at a black hole by Mr. Shakespeare, a talking […]

$5

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
Event Series Crafty Cow 2024

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 […]

$50 – $150

Flashback Cinema Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ​(April 21 & 24)  The Wizard of Oz ​(May 11, 12 & 15)  Harry Potter and the Order […]

$25 – $85

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