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.
January 19 from 5-7pm Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI Spend some time outdoors and hike along a brief 0.75-mile portion of our trails lit by candlelight, […]
Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. […]
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 […]
Congregation Shalom - Fox Point 7630 N Santa Monica Blvd Milwaukee WI Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an all-ages, family friendly morning of learning and […]
Join Kids Impact Community for an all-ages, family-friendly morning of learning and service in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a special guest speaker, story time, music and […]
January 20 from 10am - 2pm Grohmann Museum at MSOE 1000 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI The Grohmann Museum will be open with free admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
JANUARY 19-25, 2025 Participating Groups: Downtown West Allis Inc West Allis Historical Society West Allis Rotary Club West Allis Public Library Advocate Aurora Health Aurora West Allis Medical Center West […]
Monday 12:30-2 / Wednesday 10:15-11:45 / Thursday 10:30-12 No Classes Nov 28-30 / Winter Break No Classes Dec 22-Jan 1 Do you have a child 6 or younger who just […]
On Sensory Days, your kids will be able to play and explore their senses using different textures, materials, fabrics, and art supplies! Open Play is provided during the two hour […]
The Marcus Performing Arts Center has celebrated Dr. King’s birthday since 1984. Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who interpret Dr. King’s words through student contests. More Info: MLK […]
JANUARY 17-26, 2025 Wisconsin’s Premier Winter Festival The Waukesha JanBoree returns on January 17-26 for it's 40th Anniversary year! Join us in making the 2025 Waukesha JanBoree a "Gem of […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
JANUARY 17-26, 2025 Wisconsin’s Premier Winter Festival The Waukesha JanBoree returns on January 17-26 for it's 40th Anniversary year! Join us in making the 2025 Waukesha JanBoree a "Gem of […]
Designed as a conduit to connection and bonding through new motherhood, this FREE weekly event is hosted by Babbling Babes, Milwaukee's largest moms social group, and The Play Retreat in […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. […]
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, […]
Join KIC and the North Shore Library for a Social Justice Story Time with Rona Wolfe, an experienced educator who loves discussing big ideas with young kids and their grown-ups. […]
JANUARY 19-25, 2025 Participating Groups: Downtown West Allis Inc West Allis Historical Society West Allis Rotary Club West Allis Public Library Advocate Aurora Health Aurora West Allis Medical Center West […]
Every Tuesday, there will be a reading to children with special/support needs and keeping kids engaged with interactive reading. After planned books and engagement, there is time for Open Play […]
French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesday, January 7 from 3:30-5 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI French Club for kids! Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club […]
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 […]
JANUARY 17-26, 2025 Wisconsin’s Premier Winter Festival The Waukesha JanBoree returns on January 17-26 for it's 40th Anniversary year! Join us in making the 2025 Waukesha JanBoree a "Gem of […]
Children with special/support needs showcase their artistic skills by painting on canvas boards and are able to play safely in-doors! This program is designed for children up to age 6. […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. […]
Calling all moms with babies six months and under! Join us for a cozy morning of connection, coffee, and keepsake memories at Matilda Bakehouse—a space that feels like stepping into […]
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration […]
About the Outdoor Classroom for Kids Series Learn and explore the outdoors with a naturalist! Programs focus on seasonal topics and incorporate hands-on discovery and sensory exploration for your elementary-age […]
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, […]
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 […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - […]
JANUARY 19-25, 2025 Participating Groups: Downtown West Allis Inc West Allis Historical Society West Allis Rotary Club West Allis Public Library Advocate Aurora Health Aurora West Allis Medical Center West […]
Admirals Autograph Corner! TUESDAY DEC 3 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 8 at 7:00 PM | FRIDAY JAN 10 at 7:00 PM | WEDNESDAY JAN 22 at 7:00 PM | […]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze PG • 1 hr 28 min • 3/22/1991 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mark Caso, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden, Kenn Troum) again battle their […]
Latino Arts Gallery 1028 S 9th St Milwaukee WI JOIN US! January 23 8:30 am - 9:30 am (English) 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Español) Let our Managing Artistic […]
Thursdays are one of our intentional days for parents/guardians to create playdates for their children with like-minded families. Our Family Activity Center is a socially and open space for families […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. […]
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 […]
22 Museums, 11 Days Running January 23 - February 2, immerse yourself in some of Milwaukee’s incredible museums, experiencing everything from the innovative hands-on exhibits at Milwaukee Public Museumto the […]
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, […]
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 […]
JANUARY 17-26, 2025 Wisconsin’s Premier Winter Festival The Waukesha JanBoree returns on January 17-26 for it's 40th Anniversary year! Join us in making the 2025 Waukesha JanBoree a "Gem of […]
JANUARY 19-25, 2025 Participating Groups: Downtown West Allis Inc West Allis Historical Society West Allis Rotary Club West Allis Public Library Advocate Aurora Health Aurora West Allis Medical Center West […]
On Sensory Fridays, your kids will be able to play and explore their senses using different textures, materials, fabrics, and art supplies! Open Play is provided during the two hour […]
Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. […]
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 […]
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