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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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Family Generations Expo at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin

Milwaukee County Sports Complex 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Spring and Summer 2024

Pet Palooza 2024

Downtown Historic Greendale 5600 Northway, Greendale, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series MPM Soref Planetarium 2024 Shows

Planetarium Programs and Dome Theater Films at the MPM’s Soref Planetarium

MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$6 – $10
Event Series 2024 Racine Zoo Happenings

Zoorific Saturday at the Racine Zoo

Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

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 […]

$60 – $80
Event Series MPM Soref Planetarium 2024 Shows

Planetarium Programs and Dome Theater Films at the MPM’s Soref Planetarium

MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

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? […]

$6 – $10
Event Series Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

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 […]

$23
Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium April 2024

May Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix  5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Events at the Milwaukee County Parks

Big Truck Day at Red Arrow Park Milwaukee

Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

‘Big Truck Day’ Rolls Into Red Arrow Park May 18, 2024 (Free!) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Celebrate National Public Works Week with a fleet of the City's big rigs parked around Red Arrow Park. Kids will enjoy a unique opportunity to explore various trucks and meet the people who operate them! New this […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Marcus Theatres Special Events & Movies

Flashback Cinema Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ​(April 21 & 24)  The Wizard of Oz ​(May 11, 12 & 15)  Harry Potter and the Order […]

$25 – $85
Event Series Maifest in Germantown

Maifest in Germantown

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

Free
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

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. […]

$14
Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium April 2024

May Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix  5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Pages and Friends Little Free Library Stewards Meet-Up in Milwaukee

Joyce's House Education Center 5531 W North Ave, Milwaukee

May 18th from 1pm-4pm at Joyce's House Education Center 5601 W North Ave Milwaukee, WI - Lilac building on the corner Join us at the Pages & Friends Little Free Library Stewards Meet-Up in Milwaukee for a book-themed party like no other! Whether you're a seasoned steward or looking to start your own little free […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Escape From Peligro Island (Ages 5-12)

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play  Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]

$22
Event Series 2024 Community Events

West Allis Farmers Market

Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

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. […]

$14
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

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. […]

$14
Event Series 2024 Season at The Milky Way Drive-In

Movie Night At The Milky Way Drive In

Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

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 […]

$35
Event Series Parents Night Out 2024 Dates

Parents Night Out at West Suburban YMCA (Ages 1-12)

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

Saturday, May 18th from 5:00pm -8:00 pm for Ages 1-12 West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 Need a night out, but don't know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children while you are enjoying yourself - kid free! […]

$20
Event Series 2024 Season at The Milky Way Drive-In

Movie Night At The Milky Way Drive In

Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

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 […]

$35
Event Series Milwaukee Ballet 2024 Performances

MKE MIX by the Milwaukee Ballet

Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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, […]

$45 – $155
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Steps Against Melanoma Walk at the Milwaukee Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

Sunday, May 19 at 8:00am at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI  19th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk (formerly Block Melanoma). All participants who register and raise or self-donate $50 or more will receive a 2024 Steps Against Melanoma T-shirt—all proceeds benefitting AIM at Melanoma Foundation. More Information Here. Please note: […]

$50

Sunday Breakfast Club at Little Sprouts Mequon

Partly inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, partly inspired by our own parent desire for more morning dates - our Sunday Breakfast Club is the perfect DROP-OFF program for your kiddo. Co-hosted by Olive You Nanny, our Breakfast Club features a themed morning out for your kids!   What's Included? Drop-off play and care for your child […]

$48

A.J. Dillon Youth Football Day Camp at Whitnall High School

Whitnall School 5025 S 116th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Over the course of the day, Green Bay star Running Back, A.J. Dillon and our coaches will provide your child with valuable football knowledge and hands-on instruction in a fun, high-energy, positive environment. Camp activities will include lectures, fundamental skill stations, contests, and awards. All campers will be grouped according to age to ensure proper […]

$150
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

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. […]

$14
Event Series Milwaukee Art Museum 2024 Events & Activities

Family Sundays at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 19 from 10:00 am–4:00 pm at the Milwaukee Art Museum Bring family and friends to enjoy a lively day of modern dance and music performances and talk with local artists about their art. More information Here. This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

$25 – $45
Event Series MPM Soref Planetarium 2024 Shows

Planetarium Programs and Dome Theater Films at the MPM’s Soref Planetarium

MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$6 – $10
Event Series MPM Soref Planetarium 2024 Shows

Planetarium Programs and Dome Theater Films at the MPM’s Soref Planetarium

MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

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? […]

$6 – $10
Event Series Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

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 […]

$23
Event Series 2024 Events & Activities at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Free Admission Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

Sunday, May 19 from 11am – 2pm Gardens will be open, flowers in bloom. FREE Admission day at Boerner! 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 for Spring Flowers MKE!)

Free
Event Series Mosaic Creative Studios 2024 Events

Mosaic Spring Music Recital at Mount Mary College Milwaukee

Mount Mary College Helfaer Hall 2900 Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, United States

Mosaic Spring Music Recital Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 11:00am - 5:00pm at Mount Mary College Helfaer Hall We are so excited to showcase our amazing music students in their Spring Music Recital: Pop Icons Through the Years! We have multiple recital times all celebrating pop icons through the centuries! 11:00am / 12:30pm / 2:30pm / 4:00pm […]

$20
Event Series 2024 Marcus Theatres Special Events & Movies

Flashback Cinema Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ​(April 21 & 24)  The Wizard of Oz ​(May 11, 12 & 15)  Harry Potter and the Order […]

$25 – $85
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

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. […]

$14
Event Series Maifest in Germantown

Maifest in Germantown

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

Free
Event Series Wehr Nature Center 2024 Activities

NatureNauts at Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

A program for children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. 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 Family Nature Time MKE!)

$10 – $12
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 Escape From Peligro Island (Ages 5-12)

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play  Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]

$22
Event Series Milwaukee Ballet 2024 Performances

MKE MIX by the Milwaukee Ballet

Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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, […]

$45 – $155
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
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tiny Hooves Sanctuary’s Birthday Party in Union Grove WI

Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N. Britton Rd, Union Grove, WI, United States

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BIRTHDAY PARTY SUNDAY | MAY 19th | 2pm -5pm Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N Britton Road Union Grove WI 53192 Party Games / FREE Coloring Station / Card Making VEGAN FOOD FOR SALE including Grilled Hotdogs & Burgers &  An epic dessert table with sweets featuring vegan businesses from WI & IL PLEASE […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 2024 Events

Orchestra Family Reunion at the Bradley Symphony Center (Sensory Friendly Concert)

Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, […]

$21
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

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. […]

$14

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