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.
May 14th & 15th from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI Spring is here! We are celebrating with FREE one-hour theatre classes this week and next! Discover how to find your voice, dance, and explore theatre in a safe space with kids with own age! Explore the world of storytelling […]
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 […]
Baby Beginnings is a 30-minute program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Hosted in our Pocket Park exhibit, each class will include stretches, tummy time activities, tracking practice, music and hands-on exploration. This program is designed for babies under 12 months and is best suited for those not walking […]
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) April 10, 2024 through June 13, 2024 10:15 am Wisconsin Stargazing 11 am Great White Shark Noon Cosmic […]
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? […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
Thursday, May 16, 10:30 am-12 pm at the Bay View Library 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Stop by the library after school to try your hand at our Library Obstacle Course! Start the course in our Community Room and end with a scavenger hunt in the Children's Section. Please note: Dates and times are […]
May 16th from 11-12 pm / All Ages Creative Chaos Studio Little Critter Art Exploration Class Join our bug-themed art and sensory play class, designed for both parent and child to delve into the world of insects. Suitable for all ages, engage in interactive learning and creativity! Artist will create a minimum of one take […]
Join is for a 30 minute mommy and me yoga class, open play, and socializing with coffee, mimosas and snacks. Got multiple kids? They will have the option for childcare so you can drop off and enjoy a yoga session with your youngest or oldest. You must state how many kids in childcare when you […]
The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]
March 21, April 18, and May 16 (3rd Thursday of every month) from 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Join us for another year of cherished experiences with your children and the friends from St. John’s Senior Living Community. These monthly playgroups follow simple structured play for 45 minutes. This is a great chance for your […]
Bring the kids out to get their wiggles out and serenade us with KiDdO KaRaOkE!!! Our Joy Ambassadors will be there to lead the festivities so you can hang out and relax, and have a drink or join in on the KaRaOkE fun...your call!
Thursdays in April & May from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: […]
Bring your full girl squad or mom tribe to BAYSHORE for the Ultimate Ladies Night Out presented by OnMilwaukee in The Yard! It'll be an unforgettable night featuring The LoveMonkeys dance party, glamorous swag bags for the first 500 women (ages 21+), fashion and beauty pop-ups, sweet treats, complimentary craft beer from The Tap beer […]
MAY 16 - 19, 2024 at the Pabst Theater Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm / Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm / Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm / Sunday, May 19 at 1:30pm Experience ballet at its most modern in MKE MIX, our new contemporary triple-bill series at the historic Pabst Theater. In three creative pieces, […]
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 […]
Best Friend Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door place space for your children with special/support needs to participate in art activities, and open play afterwards. Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is our intentionally and socially safe and open space for all to make those connections/future playdates for your children and […]
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) April 10, 2024 through June 13, 2024 10:15 am Wisconsin Stargazing 11 am Great White Shark Noon Cosmic […]
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? […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
Friday May 17 from 10:30-11:30 am at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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 […]
Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]
May 17 from 4:30 pm - 7 pm at Kosciuszko Elementary School 5252 S Kirkwood Ave Cudahy WI A FREE, fun & family-friendly event for all ages! Join us in bringing everyone together for Community Game Night & Touch A Truck! Games for all ages: More details coming soon! "Touch a Truck": See, touch, […]
Maifest is a traditional German festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Join us for our three day in-person celebration Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Germantown Marketplace Shopping Center. N112 W16560 Mequon Rd. (corner of Mequon Rd. & Squire Dr.) Germantown, WI
Join us on Friday, May 17th for our first free outdoor llovmovie night of the season - Disney's "Monster's Inc" presented by Chick-Fil-A of Menomonee Falls! "Previews" start at 6pm - Live music with WINDY HOPE, beer garden, and food trucks will be available as well as the Optimist Popcorn Wagon. The movie will […]
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 […]
Ceramic Stacking Bowls (Ages 10+) on Fridays, May 3 & 17 (2 sessions) from 6:00 – 8:00pm at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Create a set of three lovely small stacking bowls in stoneware clay. In this 2 part workshop, students will learn the hand-building pottery […]
Gary E. Sampson Planetarium at the Wauwatosa West High School 11400 W Center Street Enter the main doors (southwest entrance). Continue straight into the school - the planetarium will be directly ahead, on the left side of the hallway. Join two kids on an adventure that begins with the construction of a cardboard rocket and […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
A ComedySportz match is an awesomely exciting comedy show played as a sport! Friday April 26th / Saturday April 27th / Friday May 3rd / Saturday May 4th / Friday May 10th / Saturday May 11th / Friday May 17th / Saturday May 18th / Friday May 24th / Saturday May 25th / Friday May […]
MAY 16 - 19, 2024 at the Pabst Theater Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm / Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm / Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm / Sunday, May 19 at 1:30pm Experience ballet at its most modern in MKE MIX, our new contemporary triple-bill series at the historic Pabst Theater. In three creative pieces, […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
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 […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
May 13th from 4:30pm-5:30pm & Saturday May 18th 9:00am-10:00am at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI Spring is here! We are celebrating with FREE one-hour theatre classes this week and next! Discover how to find your voice, dance, and explore theatre in a safe space with kids with own age! Explore the […]
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 […]
May 18th from 9:30am - 1:00pm Diversity is nature’s greatest strength. It should be ours too. This event highlights nature’s diversityand focuses on increasing our connection to both nature and community. The fun includes a game to guess how many species are found in an ecosystem and learning about animal artifacts from around the […]
May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS. The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]
Saturday, May 18th from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Kylie’s Cub Air Flight at the Hartford Municipal Airport 4200 Airport Drive Hartford WI 53027 Come join us at the Hartford WI municipal airport on Saturday May 18th from 10:00-12:00 for our free annual Girls Can Fly day. A light luncheon will be provided from 12:00-12:30. The […]
Join the West Allis Police Department at the Spring Community Clean Up on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at the West Allis Police Satellite Station located at 6900 W National Ave West Allis WI. Light breakfast will be provided. The West Allis Police Department is looking for volunteers to help clean up our […]
Come join us at Still Waters Church in Jackson for our 2nd annual FREE Spring into Fun event for guests with disabilities and their friends and family. Drop in during the event to enjoy a nature-inspired craft, fun lawn games, backyard cookout-inspired food, and more! Help us plan for enough food and supplies by RSVPing […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI It's FREE! Join us at Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the basics of biking. We'll host three stations of activities: trail etiquette trivia, guided ride […]
Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm FREE Admission! FREE Indoor Games & Activities! FREE Hourly Visa Gift Card Drawings! FREE Educational Seminars! FREE Health Screenings! Variety of Exhibitors! For grandparents, adult children and grandchildren. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
SATURDAY, MAY 18 from 10 am – 3 pm at Downtown Historic Greendale 6500 Northway Greendale WI Pet Palooza is BACK! People & pets alike are invited to Historic Downtown Greendale to spend your day full of pet-friendly fun! From agility and lure courses to a fabulous pet fashion show, heartwarming pet blessings, and even a […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Regular Season will kick off on Saturdays only, starting April 13th. Sunday trains will be added on the first weekend in May, and Friday trains will be added on June 7th. All aboard […]
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) April 10, 2024 through June 13, 2024 10:15 am Wisconsin Stargazing 11 am Great White Shark Noon Cosmic […]
Saturday May 18 from 10am – 4pm Bring the whole family to enjoy a Zoorific Saturday! Enhance your Zoo experience with fun crafts, exciting games, and more hands-on activities all day long. Stop by stations with Zoo staff ready to educate guests about our amazing animals and their wild counterparts. Endangered Species Day Saturday May […]
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? […]
Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]
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