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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.

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Event Series Milwaukee Public Library Events

Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater at Center Street Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater Saturday, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 9-11:30am at the Center Street Library 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave In partnership with Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to offer free "Drama FUN-damentals" workshops on Saturdays. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free
Event Series In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Home Depot - SE MKE 150 W Holt Ave, Milwaukee

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 […]

Free – $50
Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2024 Events

Member Swap Weekend at Milwaukee Area Museums

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States +3 more

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 […]

Free
Event Series Creative Chaos Milwaukee 2024 Activities & Events

Mothers Day Confetti Vases Art Class at Creative Chaos Milwaukee (Ages 4-15)

Creative Chaos 2221 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, United States

Join us for a delightful Mommy and Me Art Class where parents and children can unleash their creativity together! In this interactive session, parent and child will embark on a colorful journey of crafting confetti vases adorned with glitter and gems. After creating the dazzling vases, we will then dive into crafting beautiful flowers to […]

$25
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Hawsfest at Sussex Village Park

Sussex Village Park W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, United States

HAWSfest (FKA Romp ‘n Rally) - Saturday, MAY 4 at 10:oo am – 3:oo pm at Sussex Village Park Join us for our 41st Annual Spring Event, formerly known as the Romp ‘n Rally, introduced this year as HAWSfest. HAWSfest is a pet-centric, activity based, fundraising event for pets and people. It will surely be […]

Free
Event Series Spring and Summer 2024

Free Admission to Apple Holler’s Farm Park

Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission to the entire Farm Park is FREE! Farm Park Visit Includes: Visit new baby goats Visit the Golden Goat Bridge Jack & the Beanstalk Giant Slide Spider Web Rope Structure Cool Cow Maze Rainbow Playset Bees & Trees Learning Center Johnny […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Public Library 2024 Events & Activities

Build It Saturday at Mitchell Street Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, May 4, 10 am-4 pm at Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee Drop-in between 10am and 4pm to enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO® Bricks and foam blocks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

Free
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm & Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am Come See our Junior Players Production of SpongeBob the Musical!  Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$20

Storytime at Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE

Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Mother's Day Story Time!

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

TTP Academy’s Annual Recital – The Toy Box – at the Oconomowoc Arts Center

Oconomowoc Arts Center @ the Oconomowoc Senior High School Campus 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, United States

Saturday, May 4 at 11 am & 4 pm Welcome to TTP Academy's 36th Annual Recital Spectacular, "The Toy Box." This creative showcase will explore all types of childhood toys and the memories they evoke through the world of dance. Dancers will perform Classical Ballet & Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap and Hip Hop Rhythms […]

$16
Event Series Milwaukee Recreation 2024 Activities

May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

$9
Event Series 2024 YMCA Events & Activities

Safety Around Water Community Day at West Suburban YMCA

West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

May 4 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 Join us for a fun and educational Safety Around Water Day! During this FREE event, your child will participate in activities and exercises led by YMCA staff designed to teach basic water safety skills that help reduce the risk […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Ages 5-12)

Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID  Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]

$40 – $160
Event Series 2024 Parks & Hikes

Spring Frog Hike at Kettle Moraine South at Paradise Springs Nature Trail

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit S91W39091 State Rd 59, Eagle, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 3:30pm and Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 3:00pm  Come See our Youth Elite Players Production of Honk Jr. Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$20
Event Series Open Skate at the Pettit

Skate The Pettit National Ice Center

Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. April 2024  SAT April 13 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FRI April 19 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 20 from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm  May 2024 FRI May 3 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT May 4 […]

$20 – $70
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

She Kills Monsters Production by Mosaic Creative Studios at West PAC in New Berlin (Ages 9+)

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

She Kills Monsters Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, WI Saturday, May 4 at 7:00pm & Sunday, May 5 at 12:00pm  (Ages 9+) Tickets are Now On Sale for She Kills Monsters! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! Roll the dice and take the […]

$15 – $25
Event Series Tosa East Players Present 2024

The Tosa East Players Present SHREK THE MUSICAL

Dale K Hidde Theatre 7500 Milwaukee Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$20 – $85
Event Series 2024 Events & Activities at the American Science Surplus Store

May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store 6901 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI from 7:00pm - 9:30pm May the Fourth be with you...because that's the only way you'll be able to spell Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek* during our Annual Star Wars Spelling Bee! Join us for this free public […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Milwaukee Festival Brass presents “May the Fourth Be With You” at Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius High School Milwaukee

Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St, Milwaukee, United States

Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St Milwaukee WI The Milwaukee Festival Brass will conclude its 38th Season in epic fashion with an all-Star Wars themed concert titled ”May The Fourth Be With You.” The program will be filled with the iconic music of John Williams and other composers […]

$15
Event Series Marcus Performing Arts Center 2024 Shows

One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy Presented By The Marcus Performing Arts Center (Ages 6+)

Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

$50
Event Series Kohler Andrae 2024 Candlelight Hikes

Candlelight Hike at Kohler Andrae State Park

Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

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 […]

Free

GigiFit Acceptance Challenge: Dash for Down Syndrome

Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI

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 […]

$25 – $40

Portraits with Mom at Little Sprouts Shorewood

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, […]

$70
Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2024 Events

Member Swap Weekend at Milwaukee Area Museums

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States +3 more

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 […]

Free
Event Series Spring and Summer 2024

Free Admission to Apple Holler’s Farm Park

Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission to the entire Farm Park is FREE! Farm Park Visit Includes: Visit new baby goats Visit the Golden Goat Bridge Jack & the Beanstalk Giant Slide Spider Web Rope Structure Cool Cow Maze Rainbow Playset Bees & Trees Learning Center Johnny […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Art Events

Fernwood Montessori School Arts Fest

Fernwood Montessori School 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave, Milwaukee

  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 […]

$3
Event Series Mermaid Echo Live

Mermaid Echo Live at Discovery World

Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

$14 – $20

Cops and Kids in Cedarburg

Ozaukee County Fair W67N866 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

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!!!

Free
Event Series Rock and Roll Playhouse Milwaukee

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music and More for Kids at Turner Hall Ballroom

Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$40 – $80
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

She Kills Monsters Production by Mosaic Creative Studios at West PAC in New Berlin (Ages 9+)

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

She Kills Monsters Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, WI Saturday, May 4 at 7:00pm & Sunday, May 5 at 12:00pm  (Ages 9+) Tickets are Now On Sale for She Kills Monsters! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! Roll the dice and take the […]

$15 – $25

Milwaukee Fire Museum Open House

Milwaukee Fire Historical Society and Fire Museum 1615 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sundays Monthly from 12pm – 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! […]

Free
Event Series Sunbeam Kids 2024 Activities

Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden with Sunbeam Kids

Green Power Garden S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha

05/05/2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  & 06/01/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 We are excited to return to Green Power Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00-2:30 pm to help get the garden ready for spring planting!  Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program […]

Free
Event Series Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday Funday at St. Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door play space for families of children with special needs! Siblings that are older than 6 years old are welcome and encouraged to come and play with their sibling and make new friends too. This is lovely open space for families to feel at home […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Ages 5-12)

Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID  Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]

$40 – $160
Event Series 2024 Events & Activities at the American Science Surplus Store

May Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us on Sundays in May from 2pm-4pm for some family activities!  Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

Free

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