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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 stories and songs, rhymes and fingerplays at our storytime for young children and their caregivers. Weekly storytime sessions repeat, so choose which day works best for your family. This event is for families with children ages 0-5. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Join us for stories, songs, and open-ended art. Smocks or clothes that can get messy are recommended. This is geared towards children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
We're thrilled to have Alex from Neighbor Art Studio hosting a special pop-up series in our cafe this summer. Join us for a drop-off event featuring art in a playful environment. We'll explore different projects in each class - kids will go home with their independent creations. What’s included in the workshop ticket? Admission […]
Starry Nights at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI June 28 - August 9 / Starts at 6:30 pm Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center's beautiful Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater! One of […]
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Celebration Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI 53209Saturday, August 10 from 10 am - 2 pmAdmission: FREE 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 Birthday Party Time MKE!)
Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for a summer fun story time! They will read some summer fun books and do a related activity!
Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating all things KIDS, with a host of free activities and performances in downtown Menomonee Falls. Enjoy a Root Beer Garden, tote bag decorating, inflatables, a firetruck display, food trucks, and live performances by local youth groups, including a Main Stage kids concert. While many family-friendly […]
Saturday, August 10 from 9 am – 4 pm at Milwaukee Academy of Science 2000 W Kilbourn Avenue 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 Time MKE!)
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 […]
Calling all kids and families! Stop by to tend the children's garden -- we'll pull weeds, harvest whatever is ripe, and learn together about gardening and growing. All ages welcome! An adult must accompany children under 12 (adult may be elsewhere in the garden but must remain on site). Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
July 30 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 1) & August 01 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 2) Theme: Nature in 3D August 06 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 1) & August 08 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 2) Theme: Creating with Clay August 13 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 1) & August 15 | 9:00am – 3:00pm (DAY 2) Theme: The Art […]
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 will be read […]
Calling all parents and caregivers! This virtual workshop focuses on emotional intelligence principles identified by John Gottman and his colleagues such as emotion coaching, permissive, dismissive, and disapproving styles of dealing with children’s emotions. All parents are welcome. REGISTER HERE!
2024 Roving Activities Playground Schedule This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is bringing fun and interesting activities directly to our playgrounds! Returning this summer will be Milwaukee Recreation's Rec. 'N' Roll Mobile, as well as partnerships with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation, Milwaukee Public Library, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and Artists Working in Education (AWE). All playgrounds are […]
SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES Friday, July 12 - Operation Rec begins at 6 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm Friday, August 16 - Operation Rec begins at 6 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm West Allis Athletic Complex 11601 W Lincoln Ave Milwaukee WI 53227 The West Allis Athletic Complex is […]
Saturday, August 17 from 2 pm to 10 pm Hoancoming is a fundraising event that celebrates Milwaukee’s beautiful waterways and the iconic Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge. The Hoan, as it’s affectionally called, is a symbol of pride and unity for the city of Milwaukee and a giant welcome sign for visitors near and far. Hoancoming […]
You're invited to a fun-filled Sunday morning for the WHOLE family. Think open play...on steroids! We will blow up our toddler bounce house to get that little extra energy out! Bounce and play on a rare Sunday morning free play at Little Sprouts. It wouldn't be a Sunday morning Little Sprouts event without Monster Donuts and a donut […]
Partly inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, partly inspired by our own parent desire for more morning dates - our Sunday Breakfast Club is the perfect DROP-OFF program for your kiddo. Co-hosted by Olive You Nanny, our Breakfast Club features a themed morning out for your kids! What's Included? Drop-off play and care for your child […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition for Zoo fans. Stroll through the Zoo to enjoy delicious dishes from well-known restaurants, and groove to local and national entertainment performing […]
The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th, 2024, 10am to 5pm each day! Outdoors in beautiful Fowler Park next to a sparkling lake. Rain or Shine, 110 Juried Fine Artists Showing, 3 stages of family entertainment, Childrens Art Area, Good food, free admission, free shuttle busses to parking areas, […]
Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) at its annual Art & Chalk Fest—a live arts weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 17–18 in West Bend, WI. This FREE, outdoor, live arts festival is set amidst the museum’s four-acre campus and features artists from the Wisconsin arts community. Please note: Dates and times […]
In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are great for siblings to join together. Ideal ages : 18 months […]
Join us for the 6th Annual Jewish Food Festival! Ordering can only be done on festival grounds. Looking forward to seeing you there August 18th and 19th 2024! CLICK HERE for more information!
Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00am Cooking Independently (Ages 10-13) at the Milwaukee Public Market Welcome Tween chefs, this camp is for you! We know kids this age are ready for a bit more responsibility and skill-building in the kitchen. They're ready to master making their own fuel-filled breakfasts and after-school snacks. And what better […]
Saturday, July 20 from 7:45am - 11am & Tuesday, August 20 from 3:30pm - 6pm at St Casimir’s Parish Hall 924 E Clarke St Milwaukee WI The hall is located on the basement level of the school building behind Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish/St. Casimir. Volunteer entrance doors are on the west side […]
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Invite your friends and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Michigan while listening to amazing artists for our 37th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series. You don't want miss these talented musicians at our annual Animal Crackers music concert series. You can enjoy the upbeat music with a beautiful lake view and delicious food from numerous […]
Picnic in the Park at Konkel Park in Greenfield! Admission: FREE The AMP at Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Enjoy summer in Greenfield with this FREE kid-friendly activity. Entertainment is geared towards young children and will begin around 11:30 and last for about an hour. Pack a […]
Join us to experience Menomonee Falls' top free, family-friendly live music event -- the Falls Sunset Concert Series! Set in the scenic Village Park on the Milwaukee Tool Amphitheatre stage, right in Menomonee Falls Downtown, this series showcases a mix of local, regional, and national musical acts. Enjoy six concerts on the second and […]
Set in the scenic Village Park on the Milwaukee Tool Amphitheatre stage, right in Menomonee Falls Downtown, this series showcases a mix of local, regional, and national musical acts. Enjoy six concerts on the second and fourth Thursdays of June, July, and August. The Beer Garden opens at 5:30 pm, featuring a selection of […]
It's a Challah-Day! Summer fun is not over yet, head out to the park for a challah meetup! Make, braid, and top your own challah for Shabbat! Shabbat Music * Pre-Shabbat Fun! This FREE event is for all ages. RSVP here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, […]
Free music in the summer air at BAYSHORE? It’s sure to strike a chord! BAYSHORE is thrilled to present the fifth annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series presented by OnMilwaukee and 96.5 WKLH. Every Friday until Aug. 23, guests can enjoy free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in […]
The Festival will showcase a diverse range of local, regional, and state-wide artists, along with art demonstrations, a kids art zone, live music, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, performing artists, street performers, vendors and a community art project. The Festival, which originated as an art walk, has grown each year thanks to the […]
Falls Festival of the Arts is a one day block party in the heart of historic downtown Menomonee Falls and along the river from Mill Pond Park to Lime Kiln Park. The festival hosts local, regional and state artists, art demonstrations, kids art zone, live music, food trucks, beer garden, performing acts, street performers, and […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]
August 22 – 24 Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the […]
Night Hike on Saturday, August 24 from 8:00pm - 9:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Master naturalist instructor Jim Buchholz and his wife Kathy will lead a hike along the Woodland Dunes Trail to experience what can be heard and “seen” in the park during the twilight hours. This is a family-friendly hike, but all children […]
May 12 Royal Mother's Day Tea-Kiddie Cruise / June 30 Galactic Heroes & Villains-Kiddie Cruise / July 21 Encanto Dance-Kiddie Cruise / August 25 Minion-Kiddie Cruise / September 29 Toy Story-Kiddie Cruise / October 20 Hocus Pocus-Kiddie Cruise For the second year, Edelweiss Cruises has teamed up with Friend Like Me to offer themed character […]
Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue Milwaukee WI THE COLORS OF CHAGALL: A FAMILY ART DAY Modernist painter Marc Chagall used color in a dramatic manner that did not imitate nature but instead expressed movement, rhythm, passion, love, and sometimes, pain. “Color,” he once […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game Theme Night at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin WI Family-friendly events on deck at Franklin Field include Game Show Night on June 8th, fan-favorite Christmas in July on July 25th, Lecheros de Milwaukee games on June 16th and August 4th, and the Battle of the Badges: Fire vs. Police […]
Starting March 3rd and continuing on the Last Sunday of Every Month at 2pm Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Bring the family and have some magical fun at The Brumder Mansion. Hosted by Magicians & Comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers. Doors open 20 minutes before […]
Send your kiddo on in to our shop for the afternoon and we will send them home with dinner for the family! Dinner with no mess?! Heck yes! Kids will learn to chop and dice while preparing a summery salad, homemade mac and cheese, and cookies for dessert. Dinner serves a family of four. You […]
Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View. Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]
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! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Live at the Lakefront Returns! Wednesdays | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Free for All Ages | July 10–August 28 Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Wednesday, July 10| 5:30pm - 9:00pm | FREE Outdoor Music LIVE at the Lakefront returns in 2024 for a 15th season with free outdoor […]
What better place to enjoy a story than in the Garden? On the last Thursday of every month this summer, we will be joined by a librarian from Milwaukee Public Library (Center St branch), who will share stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning […]
Thursdays in August from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! There is no better place to learn and play than a garden: you and your young person can explore colors, nature, reading, numbers, patterns, and science, all at your own pace. We'll have a few […]
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