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.
2025 NCA MILWAUKEE CLASSIC Baird Center | 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI | January 12, 2025 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.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 12:00pm Join us for an afternoon of dance. Dancers will showcase what they’ve been working on this season. From Ballet to Hip Hop and everything in between, you will surely enjoy this event! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Join us on Sundays in January 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 […]
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7pm Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm Families can enjoy the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in a calmer, quieter space during our Sensory-Friendly Sessions. These special playtimes include open-play and facilitated Programming. Advanced reservations are recommended. For more information, Look Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Monday 12:30-2 / Wednesday 10:15-11:45 / Thursday 10:30-12 No Classes Nov 28-30 / Winter Break No Classes Dec 22-Jan 1 Do you have a child 6 or younger who just has energy to burn and a driving need to expand their boundaries? Well, open up a gigantic, new world of fun for them at our […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
This monthly program is an opportunity for nature exploration and discovery for children. Wee Wonders offers hands-on experiences about a variety of nature topics. Cost is $5 per child per program, ages 2-4. Upcoming programs are listed below, with full details and descriptions on our website: Tuesday, November 12: Slithery SnakesWednesday, November 13: Slithery SnakesTuesday, […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
This monthly program is an opportunity for nature exploration and discovery for children. Wee Wonders offers hands-on experiences about a variety of nature topics. Cost is $5 per child per program, ages 2-4. Upcoming programs are listed below, with full details and descriptions on our website: Tuesday, November 12: Slithery SnakesWednesday, November 13: Slithery SnakesTuesday, […]
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Cost: Included with admission; Free to Friends of the Domes members Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - $5.00/person Wednesday 1/15 at 11:00am - Wilbear’s Adventure - $5.00 per person Wednesday 1/22 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventure in the Winter Forest Wednesday 1/29 […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym Thursday, January 16 6:00-8:00 PM Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC), Whitefish Bay Thursday, February 20, 2025 · 6:00 – 8:00pm / Thursday, March 20, 2025 · 6:00 – 8:00pm / Sunday, May 18, 2025 · 3:00 […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Storytime Fridays at 11am Join us on the Stage in the Children's department for Storytime every Friday at 11:00am. 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.
Winter Warm Up returns in 2025 and transforms West Bend into a winter wonderland January 17, 18 & 19! Come experience: Dozens of Ice Sculptures throughout Downtown West BendLive Ice Sculpture DemoShopping and DiningMusic, Entertainment, Movies, and Kids' ActivitiesLuminary Walk at Lac Lawrann Conservancy ...and more! Discover the beauty that West Bend has […]
Get a head start on ringing in the new year with our 2025 Vision Board & Junk Journal workshop! In this exciting session, kids will learn how to create their own personalized distressed junk journal using fun and creative techniques like: Stamp blending Collage Bullet journaling This hands-on experience will help kids express their creativity while […]
December 13 / January 17 / February 21 at the Briscoe Family YMCA from 6:00pm - 8:00pm / 7095 South Ballpark Drive Suite 120 Franklin WI Big screen fun! Relax and spend some quality time with your family and friends at the Y. There will be tasty snacks and drinks to enjoy while we watch […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday and Saturday night. All ages are welcome, no drop-offs allowed! A GLOW T-shirt MUST be worn in […]
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 […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
FALL NIGHT HIKE Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. STARGAZING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. BLUE SPRING LAKE SEGMENT HIKE Thursday, October 10, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. FALL NIGHT HIKE Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. STARGAZING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00 - […]
Winter Warm Up returns in 2025 and transforms West Bend into a winter wonderland January 17, 18 & 19! Come experience: Dozens of Ice Sculptures throughout Downtown West BendLive Ice Sculpture DemoShopping and DiningMusic, Entertainment, Movies, and Kids' ActivitiesLuminary Walk at Lac Lawrann Conservancy ...and more! Discover the beauty that West Bend has […]
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]
Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! On Saturday mornings, select Marcus Theatres host Reel Movies for Real Needs, screenings of first-run hit movies in an auditorium with lower sound and brighter, gentle lighting. Individuals with autism, ADHD, down syndrome, or those affected by other […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - $5.00/person Wednesday 1/15 at 11:00am - Wilbear’s Adventure - $5.00 per person Wednesday 1/22 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventure in the Winter Forest Wednesday 1/29 […]
Minion Hip Hop Party – Saturday, January 18th from 12:30-1:30 pm for Ages 3-9 Minion Hip Hop Party for ages 3-9 includes a craft, games, and dancing! Wear your favorite minion costume or something you can move in and learn some of the most popular hip hop moves of today! Dancers will star in an […]
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]
Recreational Open Gym / Saturdays from 6-8 PM Open gym is a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore the possibilities of gymnastics in a fun environment. For class kids and team kids, open gym provides some extra practice time to polish up on their more challenging moves or perhaps a time to just have […]
Location: All Milwaukee Wave games take place a the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, unless otherwise noted. Taking the kids to a Milwaukee Wave game? Read our guide on What Families Can Expect at a Milwaukee Wave Game to make the most of your visit! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday and Saturday night. All ages are welcome, no drop-offs allowed! A GLOW T-shirt MUST be worn in […]
Toy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used. Admission $4.00 / Kids 12 and under Free with Adult Entrance on East side building off west Cleveland Ave. Food Available. After your done at the show come visit our club house. Opens at 10:00 AM Located […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Winter Warm Up returns in 2025 and transforms West Bend into a winter wonderland January 17, 18 & 19! Come experience: Dozens of Ice Sculptures throughout Downtown West BendLive Ice Sculpture DemoShopping and DiningMusic, Entertainment, Movies, and Kids' ActivitiesLuminary Walk at Lac Lawrann Conservancy ...and more! Discover the beauty that West Bend has […]
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]
Sun December 15 from 12pm - 3pm / Sun January 19 from 12pm - 3pm / Sun February 16 from 12pm - 3pm / Sun March 16 from 12pm - 3pm Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! […]
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]
Join us on Sundays in January 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 […]
January 19 from 5-7pm Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI Spend some time outdoors and hike along a brief 0.75-mile portion of our trails lit by candlelight, then warm up afterward with s’mores and hot cocoa. Dress for the weather, wear your boots in case some sections get muddy and borrow some […]
Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, and much more will be part of each school day off workshop experience. Preregistration is required. NOV. 5, 2024 (Tuesday) | Welcome to The Rainforest JAN. […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Join us to play and COOK with More Happy Kitchens! These workshops are open to preschool-age children only (ages 2-6) with a grownup. Age-appropriate siblings are welcome with their OWN ticket. Schedule: 11/18: We're having a Bean Bonanza! We're making a fun and tasty treat that become a More Happy Kitchens fan favorite—Pinto and Cheese […]
January 20 from 10am - 2pm Grohmann Museum at MSOE 1000 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI The Grohmann Museum will be open with free admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. From 10a.m.-2p.m., children and their families are welcome to join us in the stART Lab as part of our Kids' Art Day series. Guests can […]
Monday 12:30-2 / Wednesday 10:15-11:45 / Thursday 10:30-12 No Classes Nov 28-30 / Winter Break No Classes Dec 22-Jan 1 Do you have a child 6 or younger who just has energy to burn and a driving need to expand their boundaries? Well, open up a gigantic, new world of fun for them at our […]
Designed as a conduit to connection and bonding through new motherhood, this FREE biweekly event is hosted by Babbling Babes, Milwaukee's largest moms social group, and The Play Retreat in Mequon. What to Expect: Honest conversations about motherhood Conversations about anything and everything outside of motherhood (because we're more than "just moms") A safe, judgment-free […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Cost: Included with admission; Free to Friends of the Domes members Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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