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Looking for family-friendly activities in Milwaukee? Check out the MKE With Kids Events Calendarโyour one-stop resource for the best kid-friendly events happening today. Weโve done the hard work, gathering the top activities from around the city into one easy-to-use guide. Whether youโre 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.
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 […]
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 Festโa live arts weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 17โ18 in West Bend, WI. This FREE, outdoor, live arts festival is set amidst the museumโs 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 Casimirโs 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 BAYSHOREโs Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors โ Northshore Office and St. Francis Childrenโs 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? Itโs 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 […]
August 22 โ 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 โseenโ in the park during the twilight hours. This is a family-friendly hike, but all children […]
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 […]
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 BAYSHOREโs Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors โ Northshore Office and St. Francis Childrenโs 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 โ 9:00 pm | Free for All Ages | July 10โAugust 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 […]
FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Join us June 9 thru August 29 to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatresยฎ or Movie Tavernยฎ location! Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 12 movies at any […]
August 4: Bird Hike, 9:30-10:30 AM Join our Naturalist on a leisurely morning hike to learn the basics of birding and see some the 70+ species that live in or migrate through Lakeshore State Park! Every bird hike is unique as migration causes our visitors to change throughout the year. We recommend bringing your binoculars, […]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 from 4 pm โ 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Back to School! St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, August 30th, 2024 for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Back to School! - $5 per person - Kids 3 years […]
Want to try the BEST spaghetti sauce in Milwaukee?! Now is your chance. And, bonus, it is for a great cause! Come on in for a three course dinner featuring this year's People's Choice for Best Sauce at Festa Italiana made by Laura Grunert. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Angel Fund to […]
SUMMER HOURS Saturday: 9 am- 1 pm & Sunday: 11 am- 3 pm 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 […]
Third Ward Art Festival On Broadway Street from St Paul to Menomonee Milwaukee WI AUGUST 31 from 10am - 5pm SEPTEMBER 1 from 10am - 5pm Spend Labor Day weekend at the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Free and open to the public, the Annual Third Ward Art Festival, in partnership with the Historic […]
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day July 6 - Sept 2, 2024 12550 120th Ave Kenosha WI Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border โข 10 am - 7 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 […]
Join us for an exciting matchup as the DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen in one of the biggest rivalries of the season! This game is extra special as we celebrate Louie's Birthday Bash. Our beloved mascot is turning 3 years old, or 21 in dog years, and we want you there to celebrate with […]
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s - theyโre outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks […]
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day July 6 - Sept 2, 2024 12550 120th Ave Kenosha WI Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border โข 10 am - 7 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 […]
Heartbeats of the City! Come take your lunch break and listen to some awesome live music at Red Arrow Park. Starting the first week of June, and continuing every Wednesday until September 4th, come on down with your co workers at 11:30 am for some of the areas best food trucks, and musicians! Please note: […]
Join us for a Train Show by the Kettle Moraine Ballast Scorchers and Metro Model Railroad Clubs, Railroad Bells, Horns & Whistles. Scavenger Hunt around the track. RC planes by the Astrowings, RC Racetrack by Compass, Car Show (Trophy provided by Northwoods Sales) and music by Mission River Band 11:30-2:30. Food, Beer Tent and Silent […]
Celebrate the new school year at BAYSHOREโS Back to School Fun Fest presented by St. Francis Childrenโs Center! Dance with Kid Boogie Down, dive into science at Mad Science fun stations, explore fossils and dinosaurs with the Milwaukee Public Museum and jump around in the bouncy house. Enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, and flamingo and dinosaur drawstring […]
Join us at Ellsworth Park with 1840 Brewing Co. for beverages, food, and live music!
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd Brookfield WI Gather your friends, family, teammates, and public ice skate under Eble Park Ice Arena's new "glowing" lights. Eble Park Ice Arena is having another "glow skate" night on Saturday, September 7 from 7pm to 8:30pm. All ages and skating abilities are […]
On Saturday, September 7th, and Sunday September 8th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings Frank Mots Intโl Kite Festival in Veterans Park on Milwaukee's Lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of 600+ kites at NOON! Free Kite Flying lessons. We […]
Sundays Monthly from 12pm โ 3pm at Milwaukee Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI APR 7 / MAY 5 / JUN 2 / JUL 7 / AUG 4 / SEP 8 / OCT 6 / NOV 3 Please come check out our updated Museum !! New attractions! Bring your family, it's Free to attend! […]
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 […]
Come meet Bluey during Puppy Fest at Charming Paws โ Richfield! She will be waiting for your high five, hug, and photo! Enjoy the festivities before/after! 1235 Morgan Dr, Hubertus, WI 53033
Second Friday of the month from 10:00 am to Noon at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall Itโs 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. […]
Back-to-school time is here! Join us for our 4th Annual Back to School Carnival in the Quad! Games, inflatables, and some fun surprises! FREE entry for members and non-members. Purchase tickets for food and beverages; wristbands or tickets available for select activities. Admission ticket is per family living in the same household, up to two […]
September-December 2024 at the West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St Wauwatosa WI Join us for some family fun on select Fridays. Check out each flyer for more details and information. September 9th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm / September 13th 5:30pm - 7:30pm / October 11th 5:30pm - 7:30pm / November 11th 5:30pm - 7:30pm […]
Join us for Touch a Truck 2024 presented by Lannon Stone Foundation! This event is geared toward kids ages 2-8, but will appeal to anyone--kid or adult--who loves trucks! So many types of trucks ... including food trucks! To make room for all of the big, amazing trucks that will be at this […]
Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 11:00am - 12:00pm Cartoonist Mark Anderson will be doing a complementary cartooning class, Farm Throwdown, at Southridge Mall's Kids Corner Event. There will be complimentary giveaways *while supplies last. Located on the lower level outside of Macy's ๐๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ข๐ฏ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฅ & ๐ด๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ท๐ช๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐บ ๐ข ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ถ๐ญ๐ต ๐ข๐ต ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ […]
The 5th Annual North Shore Bank Shorewood Feast & Street Festival presented by the Shorewood Foundation is back again for 2024! Running from the 4200 to the 4400 blocks of Oakland Avenue, this is a family-friendly foodie event with free entertainment and activities for every age. There will be music, entertainment, a harvest dinner, […]
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