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.
Join us for a poolside social at Elite Brookfield’s outdoor pool. There is a kiddie pool/splash pad and playground fenced in, cabanas, and plenty of lawn chairs. Sip complimentary mimosas while your kids enjoy popsicles, bubbles, chalk, and fun. Light concessions will be available for purchase. Invite a mom friend - all moms are welcome! […]
Come out for this hiking treasure hunt! You will use a GPS unit to find your way to several hidden caches along the Riveredge trails. It’s a great way to bond as a family and learn essential navigational skills. GPS units will be provided by your adventure educator. Participants should be able to hike 2 […]
FRI, MARCH 8 at 6:30pm / FRI, APRIL 12 at 6:30pm / FRI, MAY 10 at 6:30pm / FRI, JUNE 7 at 6:30pm Arts@Large Café 1100 S 5th St Milwaukee WI 53204 This Open Jam removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured […]
Movie Night in the Park Friday, June 7 at LaFollette Park: 9418 W Washington St West Allis WI Movie begins at dusk Celebrate the start of summer by joining us for a free outdoor movie! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Join us as we celebrate the start of summer! There will be bounce houses, glitter tattoo painting, balloon twisting, food, and more!
For one day each year, Riveredge becomes extra magical… and that day is Fairy Fest! We are celebrating the mythology, lore, and the flying beings that inhabit Riveredge. Robbie the Gnome, Bigfoot, fairies, minpins, and reedgivers; butterflies, dragonflies, fairy shrimp- let’s see who visits! Activities will include: – Storytelling – Making your own flower crowns, […]
Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! Join us for The City of Glendale's 2024 Touch a Truck Event! Does your child show interest in BIG trucks and emergency response vehicles?!? Join us at this interactive family friendly event at Richard E. Masklowski Community Park in Glendale! * Saturday , June 8th 2024* 11:00 a.m. […]
Get ready for a great summer! During our FUN pre-camp meet & greet, we'll give tours of our camp areas and introduce you to the exciting things our campers will be doing. Our awesome camp staff will be ready to answer all your questions. We can't wait to meet you!
The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious complimentary presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Wesley Williams leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as […]
Saturday, June 8 from 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm at Pridefest Youth Area- Henry W Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) 200 N Harbor Dr Milw WI Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or […]
Milwaukee Water Lantern Festival at Veterans Park 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr Milwaukee, WI Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met […]
We're so excited for summer! Join us Sunday June 9th from 9:30am-12pm for a fun day to kick off summer break! Enjoy a popsicle, do a craft, and, of course, playtime. Bring your phone for pictures with our special guest in an exclusive meet and greet. Due to limited space, only 2 adults […]
Four Northwestern Mutual FREE Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE with Kids at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park The schedule and theme for each event in the series is as follows: June 9 – Summerfest July 7 – Family Health and Wellness August 4 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) September 22 – Performing Arts […]
June 10 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Sherman Phoenix 3536 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee, WI Father's Day Celebration Time! Join us as we celebrate the Men that make an impactful impression in our communities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Kick off your summer with Babbling Babes (BB) Moms Night Out at Cavelier Wine Bar in Port Washington! Join us for an evening of new connections and summer vibes at our exclusive Mom's Night Out at the newly opened lakeside BB Mom-owned wine bar, Cavelier Wine Bar. We’ll have the entire place just for us! Enjoy […]
Join county Extension Educators to discuss all things parenting, family and coping successfully in these modern times. Focus on Fathers provides a variety of family friendly topics for information sharing and opportunities for dads to be part of parent to parent support in a safe and inviting environment. We ask you to bring your willingness […]
Join us for giveaways, celebrations & more! Celebrate all-NEW Theme Nights and Community Nights this season, plus familiar favorites return for 2024! Theme Nights 4/26 - Hockey Night 5/9 - Bark at the Park 5/11 - Star Wars™ Night 5/31 - Happy Days Throwback Night 7/26 - Yacht Rock Night 8/11 - Sesame Street Day […]
June 12 from 10am – 2pm / July 10 from 10am – 2pm / August 7 from 10am – 2pm / Grohmann Museum at MSOE 1000 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI Each session goes from 10am-2pm: 6/12 Create Your Own Stamp 10am-2pm 7/10 Watercolor Painting 10am-2pm 8/7 Yarn Bookmark 10am-2pm Please note: Dates and times are […]
June 12 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class centered on connecting with our bodies, breath, and with each other. Each class will combine yoga poses, breathing practices, and mindfulness meditation with fun games, activities, stories, and/or crafts. Practicing together, kids and […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center!
Explore Riveredge at a new elevation! Our Tree Climbing programs are meant for youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All equipment is supplied; all you need is loose clothing (T-shirt and […]
Bombshell Theatre Company Presents Disney's Frozen Junior June 11th - 13th 2024 at NEXT ACT THEATRE'S PERFORMANCE SPACE 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI Tue, June 11 at 7:00 pm Wed, June 12 at 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Thu, June 13 at 7:00 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Second Friday of the month from 10:00 am to Noon at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall It’s never too early to learn to love art! Practice stitching shapes together with yarn, and work together to create a mini version of the Eva Hesse sculpture Right After. Then join in singalongs at 10:30am and 11:15am. […]
Join us for Falls Family Movie Night in Menomonee Falls! May 17th June 14th July 12th With live music, a beer garden, and a variety of food trucks, these FREE events offer a complete experience of family togetherness. Enjoy music, food, and drinks starting 2 hours before dusk, followed by snuggles and your […]
Join us for Movies in Firemen's Park (Germantown). This is a FREE event. SHOWING: The Super Mario Bros Movie Bring your chairs, blankets, and settle in for an evening of FREE entertainment. There will be delicious concessions available for purchase. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Special thanks to our Sponsor: Bank […]
June 15th at South Shore Farmer's Market South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI Free Family Concert from 10:00 am - 11:15 amPlease 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 Fox and Branch Time MKE!) […]
Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Card of Kindness for someone you love. We'll have a variety of supplies and some examples for inspiration. All ages. No registration required.
Join us on June 15th at 11:00 AM for our Father's Day Story Time and related activity!
Join us for our annual family-friendly, FREE summer festival at Lisbon Community Park. Activities include: music, horse-drawn wagon rides, children's inflatables, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, stage performances & more! Food & drinks will be available for purchase.
Dive into a fun-filled day with the whole family as we bring you an array of thrilling activities that are sure to make a big splash! From pool inflatables to the adrenaline-pumping inflatable bull, your aquatic adventure awaits! Join us for an epic day under the sun with games like bags, spike ball, and soccer […]
Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society 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: (Seeing Stars MKE)
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
Father's Day Brunch at Backlot Pizza + Kitchen BAYSHORE. Enjoy omelets, breakfast sandwiches, all of their pizzas you love, mimosas, & more! MAKE YOUR FATHER'S DAY RESERVATIONS TODAY!
Saturdays Monthly at 11:00am & 12:30pm Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World with shows* at 11:00am and 12:30pm! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance! Watch Echo swim with underwater friends while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home. An ASL interpreter […]
Join us for The Bavarian Bierhaus’ Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast in the Park! Heidelberg Park will be open from 11am-6pm. Our famous Pig and Chicken Roast is available all day! Live Music from Alte Kameraden 1pm-4pm. Free Full Liter of Bier for every Dad!
We love us some dads, and Sunday at AOJ we've got fun times planned, so bring pop by the shop to celebrate! There will be live music from our good friend Mike Servais from 1-3, we’ll have a complimentary Happy Place, Modelo, or Miller Lite for dads, as well as a card-making station for the […]
Sunday June 16, 2024 at Noon at Dave and Buster's 2201 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at Dave & Buster’s Wauwatosa! Grab the fam & battle for fatherly glory in the first-ever Dad Games. Champion your […]
Father's Day Open House & Beer Garden June 16 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Ice Cream Social Open House & Beer Garden July 14 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Historic Day Open House & Beer Garden September 08 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Applefest Open House & Beer Garden October 13 2024 01:00PM - 04:00PM Please note: Dates […]
Public shows June 14-16 Friday, June 14, 7:00 pm Saturday, June 15, 2:00 pm special matinee for families with kids 10 and under Sunday, June 16, 4:00 pm New twists on folk tales from Poland, Korea, Abenaki First Nation, the Akan people of Ghana and more! Be prepared for amazing costumes, fast-paced humor, poignant lessons, […]
Welcome to the Father's Day Paint Party! Come join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and celebration at 5706 N Centerpark Way. This event is the perfect way to show appreciation for all the amazing dads out there! Grab your dad, grandpa, uncle, or any father figure in your life and get ready to unleash […]
Social play is so important for a child's development. We're here to support this development and to build a community for their caregivers. But during this special 2 hour session we will also facilitate an interactive experience to appreciate our local police (and their cool gear and cars). This specific event, we will have […]
Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30 am - 11:00 am at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for Furry Tales! The Wisconsin Humane Society’s story time for children 2-4 years-old is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 11 am. Animal-related books with a humane theme […]
June 18: Join us to have fun with washi tape! Crafts include making washi tape flowers, washi tape magnets and decorating mini notebooks. August 13: Join us to make a variety of camp crafts including rock picture holders, threaded paper plate flowers, and mason jar lid suncatchers. These events are for children ages […]
Date: June 19, 2024 and August 7, 2024 Locale: Old School House Park (5240 N. Marlborough) Details: After school is out for the summer, it’s a tradition to celebrate with the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation’s Ice Cream Social. Enjoy a sweet treat f and music by the Village Band of Whitefish Bay. The music and […]
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center!
WED May 15 from 6pm-8:30pm & WED June 19 from 6pm-8:30pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI 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 Nature Time MKE!)
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 June 20, 2024 10:15 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11 a.m. Great White Shark Noon Cosmic Questions? […]
Spend time together in this toddler and me class! Perfect for 1.5-4 year olds, who love being creative and love to create together. In this workshop, your tot and their special someone will get some hands-on exploration. We'll be making a craft and making ice cream, yes really! Bring your play clothes - things may […]
Explore the wonders of nature with the whole family through naturalist-led activities filled with summer fun! Engage with the seasonal highlights of Mystery Lake and record your observations in your very own nature journal. Make a take-home souvenir filled with memories of the day and your discoveries! We provide materials like watercolors and colored pencils […]
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!)
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