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.
Hop on in and take your family photos with the Easter Bunny from March 15th through March 30th! Walk-ups are welcome but reservations are strongly recommended here. Bunny is located on the lower level in Center Court. *𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 4:00𝘱𝘮 - 4:30𝘱𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 3:00𝘱𝘮 - 3:30𝘱𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴. 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 […]
The Little Star That Could / March 28 at 11:00am This is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. […]
March 25-29 from 11:00am - 2:00pm Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program for all ages. We are currently giving FREE eclipse […]
The Sun, Our Living Star / March 28 at 1:00pm The Sun has shone on our world for 4.5 billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet's powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our […]
Thursday, March 28 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm Join us for an afternoon telescope viewing of the sun with astronomer Adam McCulloch of Geneva Lake Astrophysics and STEAM. In case of bad weather: Pinhole Camera Demonstration. Make a pinhole camera for safely viewing the sun and learn the science behind this useful contraption. Recommended for ages […]
Thursday, March 28 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: Dates and […]
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 […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! It's Time for Easter Bunny Trains! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Bunny Trains will be early again this year, since Easter is also early. The trains will run March 23-24 & 29-30. Tickets will go on sale in […]
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Spring break is here and we are excited to play! Our special hours of operation are: March 21-30: 9 am-4:30 pm March 31: Closed April 1-5: 9 am-4:30 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Friday, March 29 from 10:00am - 3:00pm Enjoy a day full of fun at Havenwoods State Forest while school is out! Outdoor adventures, indoor crafts and fun activities to engage school-age children will be available all day. Explore and play while making new friends. This event is for children accompanied by a guardian. Please dress for the […]
SPRING BREAK PROGRAMMING March 25-30 and April 1-5 / 10 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm Spring (Break) is in the air! Join MPM Educators in hands-on activities celebrating the best parts of the season. We'll feature butterflies, botany, and birds every day! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
March 26-31, 2024, during Museum hours at the Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI The Milwaukee Art Museum and its Kohl's Art Studio will be open Tuesday–Sunday, March 26–31. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Hop on in and take your family photos with the Easter Bunny from March 15th through March 30th! Walk-ups are welcome but reservations are strongly recommended here. Bunny is located on the lower level in Center Court. *𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 4:00𝘱𝘮 - 4:30𝘱𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 3:00𝘱𝘮 - 3:30𝘱𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴. 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 […]
DATES/TIMES: Friday, March 29 at 10:30 am & Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 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 Museum Story Time MKE!)
Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Saturday, March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Friday, March 29th & Saturday March 30th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Embark on a journey with the Country Bunny this holiday season and make it a day you’ll never forget! Experience an adventurous […]
DinoSOARS! Change Over Time / March 29 at 11:00am Perhaps the most astounding discovery about dinosaurs is that they are still around today - and not just in the movies. Birds are living dinosaurs! Follow the story of Malkia, a museum paleontologist, as she explores fascinating connections between birds and dinosaurs. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found […]
March 25-29 from 11:00am - 2:00pm Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program for all ages. We are currently giving FREE eclipse […]
Deep Lake Future is an immersive adventure created by Milwaukee-based multimedia production studio FuzzPop Workshop. The experience transports visitors of all ages to a surreal underwater future in which invasive species have overrun the Great Lakes ecosystem. Join an expedition to explore interactive sculptural elements, hidden passageways, state-of-the-art projection mapping, and a 3D soundscape. Deep Lake […]
Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time / March 29 at 1:00pm This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of the pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. They used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge inherited by the predecessor cultures to find the capital of their empire: Tenochititian. Vibrant colors, shapes and sounds […]
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Lucky St Patrick’s Day! St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, March 29th for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Lucky St Patrick’s Day! - $5 per person - Kids 3 […]
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 […]
March 29, 2024 at 7:00pm / Milwaukee Admirals Dog Days Game Enjoy an Admirals game with your best four-legged friends! Tickets for humans are just $20 while dog tickets are $5. A portion from each ticket sold will go to HAWS of Waukesha. Dog seating area will be in sections 404 to 412. Seating is […]
Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 am-10:00 am (while supplies last) Bring the whole family down to Discovery World to search for eggs throughout the museum while enjoying our exhibits! The egg hunt starts at 9:00am! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Saturdays, March 2 / 9 / 16 /30 from 9:00am - 10:00am at Rooted MKE 5312 W Vliet St Milwaukee WI Join us at Rooted MKE for a unique Saturday morning experience with our ' Rooted Saturday Morning Cartoons & Cereal' series! Every Saturday, families are invited to enjoy the delightful PBS KIDS show 'Lyla […]
Saturday, March 30 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd Milwaukee, WI 53217 Get ready for a fun-filled day of hunting for Easter eggs with the kids at St Francis Children's Center! Families of children with special/support needs of all ages come join us for a fun-filled morning […]
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 […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! It's Time for Easter Bunny Trains! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Bunny Trains will be early again this year, since Easter is also early. The trains will run March 23-24 & 29-30. Tickets will go on sale in […]
Show Runs from March 30-May 27, 2024 at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI A floral tribute to the art of Georgia O’Keeffe unfolds in the show dome, revealing the blooms of spring in all their glory. Immerse yourself in this unique exhibit and identify the flowers that bring you joy. […]
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Spring break is here and we are excited to play! Our special hours of operation are: March 21-30: 9 am-4:30 pm March 31: Closed April 1-5: 9 am-4:30 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Saturday, March 30 from 9:30am - 3:00pm Let your “hare” down and enjoy a day so “egg-citing” you could “dye.” Egg Day is a special event at the Zoo for the entire family. You and your “peeps” can put on a pair of bunny ears at the entrance. Enjoy a complimentary slice of Racine Danish […]
Mark your calendars for our annual AIRPLANE EGG DROP and register today. Come join us for an EGGcellent time watching THOUSANDS of eggs drop from an airplane and then collect all you can fit in your basket! Find one of 10 GOLDEN EGGS to win special giveaway prizes. For added fun, we have doubled up […]
HOP to the Movies! Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 am Hop or fly to your nearest participating Marcus Theatre or Movie Tavern location for a fun-filled Easter event! Schedule: 10:00 am - Doors open / 10:30 am - Easter egg hunt / 11:00 am - Movie showtime Activities will include: Pictures with the Easter Bunny / […]
Join us for a special egg hunt event, Riveredge style! Families are invited to hike ~1 mile trail while children encounter stations to gather eggs from. Our eggs are filled with candy-free, nature inspired objects- some include tickets, which can be redeemed for a prize of your child’s choice. After your hike, enjoy the springtime […]
SPRING BREAK PROGRAMMING March 25-30 and April 1-5 / 10 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm Spring (Break) is in the air! Join MPM Educators in hands-on activities celebrating the best parts of the season. We'll feature butterflies, botany, and birds every day! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Saturday, March 30 from 10:00am - 4:00pm Gather the little ones and enjoy an Easter-themed day to put a little "spring" in your step! Be sure to bring your own basket for our candy hunt! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
March 26-31, 2024, during Museum hours at the Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI The Milwaukee Art Museum and its Kohl's Art Studio will be open Tuesday–Sunday, March 26–31. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Hop on in and take your family photos with the Easter Bunny from March 15th through March 30th! Walk-ups are welcome but reservations are strongly recommended here. Bunny is located on the lower level in Center Court. *𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 4:00𝘱𝘮 - 4:30𝘱𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 3:00𝘱𝘮 - 3:30𝘱𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴. 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 […]
Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Saturday, March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Friday, March 29th & Saturday March 30th from 10:30am - 12:00pm Embark on a journey with the Country Bunny this holiday season and make it a day you’ll never forget! Experience an adventurous […]
Hop on over to Firemen's Park in Germantown for the 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring an Easter basket or bucket to collect eggs. This event is FREE and for ages 1-7. In case of inclement weather, please call 262-250-4711 for updates. Children are divided into age categories: Ages 1-3, Ages 4-5, Ages 6-7. This […]
Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses / Saturdays in March at 11:00am This show is all about eclipses, from lunar to total solar. DIscover how they occur and what happens when they do. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness them. Learn from […]
Join Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE for spring themed story time and activities!
March 30 from 11:00am - 12:00pm Does your kiddo love slime? Do you hate the sticky messy? Drop them off at Creative Chaos and we'll handle it!! Everyone will get to create their own slime at this fun pop up class. Make sure to register, spaces are limited! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity at our Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Bunny Basket event! Let your child's imagination run wild as they paint their very own wooden bunny basket to use for Easter egg hunts or as a cute decoration. This in-person event will be held at 5706 N Centerpark Way in Glendale, […]
March 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us Saturday, March 30 for the 2024 Great Villa Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is a bring-you-own-basket style hunt, with treats to find throughout our gardens and first floor. $5 Per Child Advance Sale OR $10 at the Door Please note: […]
Deep Lake Future is an immersive adventure created by Milwaukee-based multimedia production studio FuzzPop Workshop. The experience transports visitors of all ages to a surreal underwater future in which invasive species have overrun the Great Lakes ecosystem. Join an expedition to explore interactive sculptural elements, hidden passageways, state-of-the-art projection mapping, and a 3D soundscape. Deep Lake […]
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! / Saturdays in March at 1:00pm Explore fascinating eclipse stories--from long ago scariness--to amazing stories of discovery .It is built to be timeless — where each planetarium can add its own upcoming eclipses. There’s a fun interactive part to model both a total and annular eclipse. Experience the wonder […]
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 […]
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity at our Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Egg event! Let your child's imagination run wild as they paint their very own wooden egg to use for Easter egg hunts or as a cute decoration. This in-person event will be held at 5706 N Centerpark Way in Glendale, so mark […]
March 30 & 31/ Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave Milwaukee WI Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time. With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brand-new creative territory […]
March 1, March 8, March 15 , March 23, March 30 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us for an exhilarating journey through the cosmos! Immerse yourself in a stunning display of laser lights projected onto our planetarium dome and choreographed to your favorite space-themed music. […]
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