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.
The Racine Theatre Guild's Children's Theatre 2519 Northwestern Ave Racine WI 53404 Runs Nov 15 – Nov 17, 2024 Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toyshop to discover the meaning of family. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto’s wish to bring his beloved puppet to […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Join us on Sundays in November 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 […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Join us to play and COOK with More Happy Kitchens! These workshops are open to preschool-age children only (ages 2-6) with a grownup. Age-appropriate siblings are welcome with their OWN ticket. Schedule: 11/18: We're having a Bean Bonanza! We're making a fun and tasty treat that become a More Happy Kitchens fan favorite—Pinto and Cheese […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! On Mondays, we have 2 inflatables! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, check, or card. Parents are required to stay, and an online waiver is required. $10 for ages 2-12, $5 for 1 year olds, infants […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Manga and Graphic Novel Book Club Monday, November 18 from 4-5 pm Washington Park Library 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Do you love manga and graphic novels? You are in good company! Find community with other graphic novel and manga readers at the library. Every other Monday, we'll meet to discuss current reads and […]
After School Architects on Monday, November 18 from 4-5:30 pm at Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO® Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
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 Nightmare Before Christmas." Food and refreshments will be provided. Please wear something you are okay with getting messy since we will be decorating using frosting […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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 who comes in for a 2-hour Open Play session at We Rock can schedule a discounted photo session on the same day! Sessions are $30 […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
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 and discover side-by-side. Join art educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr for hands-on art making and all-senses-engaged exploration of the outdoor world at Lynden. We’ll consider different themes, each […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Coding for Kids Tuesday, November 19 from 3-4 pm at Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Enjoy an hour of coding play with the Cubetto robot. 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.
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 […]
Kid's Club - Tech Time Tuesday, November 19 from 4-5 pm at Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WITech Time offers children an engaging environment to explore and discover fundamental concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Through hands-on activities, kids delve into the flow of electricity by constructing enjoyable projects using Snap […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm at Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac 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 […]
Tuesdays in November from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Come hang in the Gathering Place Tosa Taproom Tuesdays in October and November for Beer & Bricks! A collab between Gathering Place and Tosa Block Party, join us every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30pm for free-building, an instructed activity - whatever your Lego heart desires! All bricks will […]
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 Arron, cello, Anthony Devroye, viola, and Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano, for another spellbinding concert of chamber music! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open! One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served. DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays through Mondays) Now through December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 November Planetarium Programs SPECIAL EVENT 11/2 - Science Fest (Theme Energy in Nature 11:00am Sunstruck 12:00pm Dynamic Earth 1:00pm 5000 Eyes- Mapping the Universe with DESI (Dark Energy Spectrograph Instrument) Wednesday 11/6 at 11:00am - Red-Eye to the Stars - […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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!)
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Dinovember: DIY Fossils Wednesday, November 20 from 3:30-5 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI How did paleontologists learn all about dinosaurs that died out millions of years ago? By studying their fossils, of course! Learn all about how fossils form and make your very own to take home! Please note: Dates and […]
Join ACX Entertainment BAYSHORE for FREE Family Movies Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., starting November 6! Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served. Movie Schedule: 11/6: Migration 11/13: Shark Tale 11/20: Trolls Band Together 12/4: Super Mario Bros. 12/11: Elf 12/18: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
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 sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Baby Beginnings is a 30-minute program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Hosted in our Pocket Park exhibit, each class will include stretches, tummy time activities, tracking practice, music and hands-on exploration. This program is designed for babies under 12 months and is best suited for those not walking […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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