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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.
Paws to Read Wednesday, November 20 from 4:30-5:30 pm at Good Hope Library at 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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 […]
Start your day with the freshness of morning air and the delightful melody of birdsong. Join fellow bird enthusiasts of all skill levels as we explore the park together, discovering the beauty and wonder of our feathered friends. This is a volunteer opportunity, so to participate you must fill out a volunteer application or login […]
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 […]
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 December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
Campfire Cooking Evening at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI Thursday, November 21, 2024 4:30 - 5:30pm Riverside Park What's on the menu: 11/21: Veggie chili Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza Thursday, November 21 | 6:30pm Pere Marquette Park Pre-show entertainment starts at 5:30pm It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Join Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 as they illuminate more than a half million brilliant bulbs to kick off the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival. Enjoy live music, dance performances, fireworks, […]
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More 📅 Dates: Thursday, December 12 & Saturday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m.📍 Venue: The Abbey at St. James 1868Experience Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons in an intimate setting that brings each season to life with strings. Alongside Vivaldi’s compositions, enjoy selections by Max Richter and Astor Piazzolla, all crafted to delight classical music […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More 📅 Dates: Thursday, December 12 & Saturday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m.📍 Venue: The Abbey at St. James 1868Experience Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons in an intimate setting that brings each season to life with strings. Alongside Vivaldi’s compositions, enjoy selections by Max Richter and Astor Piazzolla, all crafted to delight classical music […]
Thanks to generous grants from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a charming 15' x 15' gingerbread house graces Cedarburg's Washington Avenue for the entire Christmas season. When Santa's not in to greet guests, you can peek in the windows to see his charming fireplace and the toys he and the elves […]
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 […]
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 December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Join us every Friday for our Family Friday Open Gyms! Children will be able to get all of their energy out just before lunch and nap time! Bounce on our trampolines, swing, climb, and run around for an hour and a half of FUN! Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. Please note: Dates and […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class Friday, September 13th / Friday, September 27th / Friday, October 11th / Friday, October 25th / Friday, November 8th / Friday, November 22nd / Friday, January 10th / Friday, January 24th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
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 […]
Join us at LaFleur's Gymnastics in Germantown for Daytime Open Gym! Walk-in and pay at the door, there is no pre-registration. We accept cash, check, or card. Parents are required to stay, and an online waiver is required. $8 for ages 2-12, $4 for 1 year olds, infants are free. Please note: Dates […]
Santa at the Mall: Photos & Visits Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th St Greendale WI Capture special holiday memories with Santa at Southridge Mall from November 22 to December 24. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can reserve your spot online for convenience. Santa will be located on the lower level at Center Court. Special Events: […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Holiday Folk Fair International Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214November 22-24, 2024 America’s premier multicultural festival and a program of the International Institute of Wisconsin, Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. You can explore the ways music, food, […]
Crafternoon Friday, November 22 from 3:30-5 pm Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Arts, crafts & creativity time for children. Unwind at the end of the week and get creative at the Atkinson Branch. Art supplies are provided, so come and get crafty with us! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. Please note: Dates […]
Snow Globe Holiday Festival Ballpark Commons, 7044 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132November 22, 2024-December 30, 2024Admission: $29.99 (Parking: $10-$20) The Snow Globe Holiday Festival will take over Ballpark Commons this weekend, inviting guests of all ages to immerse themselves in a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, enchanting experiences, and seasonal treats. Here you’ll […]
Celebrate more at Bayshore! Bring your holiday spirit to Bayshore's 5th annual Season to Sparkle Holiday Celebration on Friday, November 22 from 5:00 - 7:00pm! The festivities will be held in The Yard at Bayshore, featuring Kid Boogie Down, special visits with Santa, live reindeer with the Reindeer Games, Fairytale Princesses, new sparkling holiday […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are required for all persons entering the park during Glow. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of “fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday night. All ages are welcome, no […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Uihlein Hall 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI November 22 at 7:30pm This contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
AUTUMN 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 […]
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market November 9, 2024 - April 19, 2025 (No market December 28) The market is 9:00AM to 2:00PM The Table 5305 W Capitol Drive Milwaukee WI (enter at the 54th Street entrance) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Bring your family and friends to Shalom Wildlife Zoo in West Bend for the annual Christmas at the Zoo event. Walk, or in the warmth of your own car, relax and enjoy the wildlife and the unique Holiday displays and decorations. The drive-thru will take one hour. After your trip through the zoo, enjoy entrance […]
Trainfest 2024 at the Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI November 23 - November 24 Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the Trainfest! The train show is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the […]
Saturday, November 23 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Ruckus & Glee 805 N 68th St Wauwatosa WI Free make and take Thanksgiving themed craft! 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.
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 […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Mayfair Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. 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.
Holiday Folk Fair International Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214November 22-24, 2024 America’s premier multicultural festival and a program of the International Institute of Wisconsin, Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. You can explore the ways music, food, […]
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 December 31, 2024 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Every Saturday from 10:30 am–11:00 am Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to read a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Then listen to a story that relates to a work of art before creating […]
Postal-palooza! Saturday, November 23 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Postal carriers are important community helpers. Learn all about how they make sure mail gets to its destination, then have fun creating your own postcard to put in delivery for someone special! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 November Planetarium Programs SPECIAL EVENT 11/2 - Science Fest (Theme Energy in Nature 11:00am Sunstruck 12:00pm Dynamic Earth 1:00pm 5000 Eyes- Mapping the Universe with DESI (Dark Energy Spectrograph Instrument) Wednesday 11/6 at 11:00am - Red-Eye to the Stars - […]
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