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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 Theatres® or Movie Tavern® 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 – 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 • 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 - they’re 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 • 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 BAYSHORE’S Back to School Fun Fest presented by St. Francis Children’s 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 Int’l 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 […]
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 – Richfield! She will be waiting for your high five, hug, and photo! Enjoy the festivities before/after! 1235 Morgan Dr, Hubertus, WI 53033
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 […]
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 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘥 & 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 […]
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, […]
Witness all the thrills and join in on the family fun with Monster Truck Throwdown coming to the Slinger Super Speedway for the final event to hit Wisconsin Saturday, September 14! Don’t miss world-renown Monster Truck Superstars including BLOCKHEAD, the 12,000lb building block monster truck, Freestyle Motocross and more! YOU can experience the […]
September 14 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Observe the Moon Night Saturday, September 14, 2024 First show- 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Second show- 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes outside of the Physics […]
Join us for the 3rd annual Fashion Fest MKE, held at The Yard at Bayshore, on September 15 from 12:00 - 6:00pm. There will be an assortment of fashion vendors, food trucks, a children's design area, and two fashion shows: 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Entrance to the event is free, bring lawn chairs and blankets for […]
Join us for a whole bunch of FREE family fun including horse rides, arts and crafts, face painting, photo booths, and more! This event is fun for all ages. Location: 8633 W Brown Deer Rd Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close […]
September 15th | 2-3pm October 13th | 2-3pm November 10th | 2-3pm Ages: 3, 4 and 5 year olds with an adult By interacting with animals at a young age the children develop an appreciation, understanding and respect for animals that can then be built upon as they grow. Young children get the opportunity to […]
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 salad with southwestern ranch dressing, cheesy chicken enchiladas, and churro cheesecake bars for dessert! Dinner serves a family […]
July 10 - September 18 | FREE | Peck Pavilion 929 N Water St Milwaukee, WI Free Event For All Ages! July 10 | July 24 | August 7 | August 21 | September 4 | September 18 | All at 4:00pm Discover the extraordinary at the inaugural Summer of Soul: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series (SoS). […]
July 10: Beach Bonfire, 6:00-8:30 PM at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI August 21: Evening Bonfire with S'mores 6 pm - 8:30 pm September 18: Evening Bonfire with S'mores 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Lakeshore State Park is a beautiful place to spend these warm, summer nights. Join our staff at Pebble Beach for a […]
Wirth Park Playground Grand Opening! Wednesday September 18th at 6:00 pm• Ribbon Cutting• Donor Recognition• Play! 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 Playground Time MKE!)
September 17th & 19th 4:30pm-6:30pm Mosaic Creative Studios is looking for actors ages 10-13 to participate in our production of The Grinch: A Panto! Rehearsals combine the training of a theatre class within a rehearsal schedule. All company members audition for roles throughout the season and are guaranteed featured casting in each company's production. Auditions […]
Pet Fest | September 21, 2024 | 9:00am - 5:00pm HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK | FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING 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 Pet Fest Time MKE!)
Magical Mornings at Black Bear Children's Boutique are back! Join us for storytime and crafts. This FREE event is best suited for children ages 1-6.
We are excited to welcome you to Appleland's Fall Festival on September 21 & 22 from 10am - 4pm each day. Family fun activities include: - U-pick Honeycrisp and other apple varieties- U-pick Pumpkins- Brat and burger fry- Wine tasting and beer tent- Caramel apple bar- Local craft vendors- Live music- Wagon rides- Bounce […]
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