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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
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 […]
April is National Kite Month. Join VIBEZ Creative Arts Space to decorate your own kite to fly high in the sky!
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 […]
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.
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 24 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Sherman Phoenix Milwaukee 3536 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 53216 Join us for a group therapy session geared toward the youth. Dinner is at 5pm and the session starts at 530pm. DJ L Boogie will be on the 1's and 2's. Please note: Dates and times are […]
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 […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Wehr Nature Center 9701 West College Ave Franklin WI Hours of Operation: Wehr Nature Center Visitor Center - 8:30am - 4:30pm, seven days a week Trails - Open dawn to dusk, daily, year round WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is […]
County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays & Sundays - 9:00am - 4:00pm Closed on Tuesdays WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is offering […]
Thursday, April 25 from 10:00am - 11:00am Taking a walk in nature is beneficial for our physical and mental health. We experience the most benefit when we are mentally, as well as physically, present in nature. This walk at Retzer Nature Center will feature various examples of practices that we can do to be more […]
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 […]
Thursday, April 25 from 3:30pm - 5 pm at Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Calling all engineers. Grow your skills as you try out different building stations from building straws to Magna-tiles to LEGO® bricks and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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: […]
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 […]
Robyn's Nest is a program of Children's Hospital (CHW) that supplies new and gently used clothing, hygiene products, infant items, toys, books and other household goods free to the families within the foster care system as well as those identified to have unmet needs through CHW. On April 25th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm SBK families […]
04/25/2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location HAWS - 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI Let's lend our paws for HAWS! The Humane Animal Welfare Society's mission is to lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for animals in need. HAWS envisions a community where all animals are treated with compassion, dignity and respect! […]
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 / […]
THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 7:30-10PM Join us at the Little Village Play Cafe for an adults only evening of artistic exploration on April 25th from 7:30-10pm! Learn how to block print with the wonderful Anneabel Gemme. Date & Time: April 25th from 7:30pm-10pm at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Hoppy Easter St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, April 26th for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Hoppy Easter! - $5 per person - Kids 3 years and younger swim […]
APRIL 26TH, 2024 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm ALVERNO COLLEGE - LAVERNA COMMONS OVER 60 VENDORS! INCLUDING FOOD TRUCKS! ABLE (Alverno Business Leaders Empower) is hosting a Night Market on Friday April 26th with over 60 vendors. Open to the public at Alverno College. Family friendly indoor and outdoors. If you could please advertise it on your page […]
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