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.
Saturday, April 13 from 1-2 pm at Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Enjoy an hour of sensory play with various materials such as rice, bubble wrap and more! Location: Conference Room Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Spring Sale April 12-14 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Sale! Event Dates & Times: Friday, April 12: 9am – 8pm | General Admission Saturday, April 13: 9am – 4pm | General Admission Saturday, April 13: 6pm-9pm | Ticketed […]
Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Join us at the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club Open House! See the club operating in its full glory with all the layouts operating. We also have railroad-related items for sale and a large display of antique toy trains. This is a two-day event this […]
Brickworld Milwaukee at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Hall B The Brickworld® LEGO® Exposition returns to Milwaukee at the Exposition Center in Wisconsin State Fair Park! For complete event details, visit the website Here. Saturday, April 13: 10am – 6pm Sunday, April 14: 10am – 5pm General Admission: $16 (at the door) | $14 […]
Milwaukee Day at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum is back and better than ever! Come to the museum campus for a day to celebrate all things MKE, the city who made us who we are today. Immerse yourself in Harley-Davidson's storied heritage as you wander through the halls of the museum, marveling at the craftsmanship […]
April 13 & 14 from 10:00am - 5:00pm / November 30 & December 1 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Join us at the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club Open House! See the club operating in its full glory with all the layouts operating. We also have railroad-related items for sale and a large display of antique toy […]
We’re Celebrating 414 DAY with Classes for ONLY $4.14! 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 414 Day MKE!)
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!)
If your child/children with special needs loves theatrics, drama, reenactment, or being the life of the party, please join us for Porch Play where Pink Umbrella brings the stage to the community with props and storylines. This is a family friendly activity, and neurotypical siblings are welcome!
Connect with local moms and kids and enjoy a fun morning at A Kid at Heart Playland in Germantown. This is a great opportunity to see what MOMS Club is all about and chat with members. We will have snacks available, and the admission price is discounted to $8.50/child.
Babbling Babes, Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner Melissa Etzler @tapwithmelissa, and our Milwaukee With Kids Editor and Certified Parent Coach Liz Brown @coachlizbrown, are excited to collaborate and bring you this workshop where we’ll do a deep dive on how to lighten our unique motherloads. You can’t deny you’re feeling overwhelmed, unseen, misunderstood, and/or defined […]
Saturday, April 20 · 9am - 12:30pm at We Energies STEM Center at MSOE 1444 N Water Street Milwaukee, WI 4th - 9th grade girls are invited to join STEM professionals to complete hands on activities and learn more about local STEM careers Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
April 20th at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maglio Tomato Building, 4287 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Join Kids Impact Community to help Groundwork Milwaukee prepare their gardens at the urban farm “hoop houses” in Glendale! Volunteers will cultivate, plant, water, and harvest fresh produce such as tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and kale that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
April is National Kite Month. Join VIBEZ Creative Arts Space to decorate your own kite to fly high in the sky!
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 / […]
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 […]
Join us for Open Gym at LaFleurs Gymnastics in Germantown! $15 - ages 5-12 ($2 discount for siblings) Maximum of 70 kids Sign up online; walk-in space is only available if we do not fill online. Login or make an iClass account to sign up. Arrive no earlier then 6:45pm. No parents allowed on […]
WORK PLAY EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, […]
Join us for Kids Club this week! This event is free with all supplies included! 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 Family Craft Time MKE!)
Ultimate Ninjas will celebrate the grand opening of Milwaukee’s first dedicated ninja play and training gym on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new 16,000-square-foot Ultimate Ninjas gives all ages the authentic ninja warrior experience with obstacle course training classes for toddlers and youth, birthday parties, summer and school break camps, […]
Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd 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, […]
Getting ready for a trip with a little one? Anxious about navigating airport security, boarding a plane with your child, or installing a car seat or CARES harness? MKE is here to help! We are hosting our first-ever MKE Family Travel Night on April 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and it’s FREE! Experts from TSA, Delta, JetBlue, […]
Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th Admission Required. Great for All Ages! Blossom Fest is Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th with two shows each day, the first at 10:30 am and the second at 12:00 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Join VIBEZ Creative Arts Space as they honor superheroes, both real and fictional by creating your own superhero cape.
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.
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 […]
Please join us in participating in our very first Multicultural Fair at North Middle School in Menomonee Falls on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the North Middle School Gym. It will be an evening of global experiences from food to performances!
Family Fun: Story Telling Night at Oak Creek Public Library on May 2, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm Calling all actors and storytellers! Enjoy an evening telling different stories with props, felt cut outs, and puppets at various stations. There will also be story-related crafts. This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Racine Art Museum! Friday July 5 from 10:00am to 8:00pm 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 Family Museum Time MKE!)
Friday, May 3rd at Oak Creek PAEC 6pm - Enchanted 8pm - Journey To The Center Of The Earth Join us for a night of new worlds unlike those we ever dreamed of with this double feature! Grab a seat in one of our theatre chairs, bring a blanket and wear your coziest pajamas! Get […]
Let's get moving! Join us for a FREE fun and informal 3 mile walk in Kinderberg Park in Germantown that is sure to be a glowing experience. The course will be set up in a 1-mile loop with a "go at your own pace" format. The course will be open anytime between 7:30 p.m. and […]
Spring Park Clean-up Day Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at LaFollette Park 9418 W Washington St West Allis WI Help us get the Park ready for the summer season! We'll clean up garbage, rake leaves, get the flower boxes ready for planting and take on small repair/restoration projects. Scout troops and […]
In-Store Kids Workshops / Home Depot SE MKE 150 West Holt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Mother's Day Story Time!
All community members are invited to join Milwaukee Recreation at our inaugural May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen! Celebrate spring by learning about plants that are native to the area, exploring nature trails throughout the Glen, and seeking out treasures left by the fabled Hawthorn Fairy. Participants will also craft a handmade flower crown to take […]
May the Fourth Be With You! Join us for Star Wars Lego Build at Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE.
May 4 at 2:00 PM 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 Time for Live Music MKE!)
Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on an easy 1/2 mile hike on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail. We will be listening to their calls and exploring their habitat. Boots are highly recommended, as trails are expected to be muddy. A valid state […]
May 4 at 7:30pm at Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee, WI Canadian actor and uber geek Charles Ross brings his solo madcap creation, One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy, to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent’ youth is the […]
Spring Candlelight Hike: Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 - 10:00pm Listen to the springtime night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails. After your hike, enjoy entertainment and activities for all ages around the campfire. Start and finish at the indoor shelter above parking lot P7. Summer Candlelight Hike: Saturday, July 20 from […]
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is a series of 50+ in-person events taking place across the country! All GiGi’s Playhouse locations host their very own Acceptance Challenge, consisting of a fitness-based challenge and fun-filled activities for the whole family. Our local event consists of a Dash for Down Syndrome where participants kick off our event, inspiring […]
Join us for a special Mother's Day photo session featuring photographer Tracy Federwitz - of Happy Little Stars. After each 10 minute mini session, your child will take home a small bouquet of flowers and/or take-home craft set to make Mother's Day complete. These sessions are for moms with 'kids' of ANY ages - tots, […]
It’s Milwaukee’s museum Member Swap Weekend! For this weekend (May 4-5) only, If you’re a member at one participating museum, you can use your membership card to get into a different participating museum for FREE! Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and Charles […]
Sunday, May 5th from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave Milwaukee The Fernwood Montessori Arts Fest has something for everyone - an array of handmade goods from local artists and students: pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wearable art, prints, and all types of artwork and gift items.Once you've worked up […]
Join us on Sunday, May 5th from 11am-3pm for our annual Cops and Kids Event! We will have: -Bounce Houses -Tug of War -Fingerprinting -Photo Green Screen -Craft Table -Face Painting -Vehicle Display -K9 Demo -Pinatas -Obstacle Course -4H Archery Range -Train Rides & MORE!!!
Tulip Fest is a community event celebrating Spring and the start of a new growing season on our farm in Germantown. This year, we have 13,500 tulips– all planted by hand. Some for show and some for you to take home for Mothers Day! Thousands of Tulips will be Harvested and ready for you […]
THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 13 at 12:00pm & SUNDAY MAY 05 at 12:00pm The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most […]
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