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.
Send your kiddo on in to our shop for the afternoon and we will send them home with dinner for the family! Dinner with no mess?! Heck yes! Kids will learn to chop and dice while preparing a salad with southwestern ranch dressing, cheesy chicken enchiladas, and churro cheesecake bars for dessert! Dinner serves a family […]
July 10: Beach Bonfire, 6:00-8:30 PM at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI August 21: Evening Bonfire with S'mores 6 pm - 8:30 pm September 18: Evening Bonfire with S'mores 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Lakeshore State Park is a beautiful place to spend these warm, summer nights. Join our staff at Pebble Beach for a […]
September 17th & 19th 4:30pm-6:30pm Mosaic Creative Studios is looking for actors ages 10-13 to participate in our production of The Grinch: A Panto! Rehearsals combine the training of a theatre class within a rehearsal schedule. All company members audition for roles throughout the season and are guaranteed featured casting in each company's production. Auditions […]
Pet Fest | September 21, 2024 | 9:00am - 5:00pm HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK | FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING 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 Pet Fest Time MKE!)
Magical Mornings at Black Bear Children's Boutique are back! Join us for storytime and crafts. This FREE event is best suited for children ages 1-6.
We are excited to welcome you to Appleland's Fall Festival on September 21 & 22 from 10am - 4pm each day. Family fun activities include: - U-pick Honeycrisp and other apple varieties- U-pick Pumpkins- Brat and burger fry- Wine tasting and beer tent- Caramel apple bar- Local craft vendors- Live music- Wagon rides- Bounce […]
Cedarburg Creek Farm is opening on Saturday September 21st 10:00am-6:00pm and will be open daily from 10:00am-6:00pm weather permitting. Come on out and see our animals, playground, corn maze, pumpkins, and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to […]
Come join us for a fun-filled paint party celebrating everyone's favorite caped crusader, Batman! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we paint Batman-themed masterpieces together. Location: 5706 N Centerpark Way Date: September 21st Time: 12pm Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to bond with […]
Come join us in West Bend for: Family Fun Latin American Music Food Trucks and Drinks Entertainment for all ages, including Kids Games Dancing Raffles Loteria Admission is FREE! Kids game wristband is $5. No carry-ins! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may […]
Infinite Gymnastics is hosting an Open House Celebration in honor of National Gymnastics Day on Saturday, September 21st from 4:00-7:00 pm. Come check out our facility and meet our coaches! This event is fun for the whole family! We will have open gym, kids dance party, face painting, henna tattoos, food trucks, a silent auction, […]
This is the 25th year for Richfield Historical Society’s largest event, featuring field demonstrations including steam engine threshing, log sawing, plowing, and draft horses. See a steam-powered sawmill, antique engines, trucks, and tractors. There are plenty of children’s activities as well, including a children’s reserved play area and vintage games at the Welcome Center. As […]
Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Sale At the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Consignment Sale! The Fall Sale for Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County is this weekend (September 19-22)! This children’s consignment sale is a great opportunity to save 50-90% on kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, […]
Four Northwestern Mutual FREE Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE with Kids at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park The schedule and theme for each event in the series is as follows: June 9 – Summerfest July 7 – Family Health and Wellness August 4 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) September 22 – Performing Arts […]
Get excited for all things FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival 50th Anniversary! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue, makers market, Family Friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, pumpkin activities, live music, food court and food trucks, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars, and more! For more […]
Come join us for a fun-filled day of painting and celebrating everyone's favorite treat - ice cream cones! This in-person event will take place at 5706 N Centerpark Way. Get ready to unleash your creativity. No painting experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and love for ice cream! Don't miss out on this sweet event! Ticket […]
25 year anniversary Block Party this Sunday for Anodyne outside their Walker's Point location. The event is outside from 12 - 5 pm and from 12 - 1 pm the folks at Cream City Skatepark will be hosting a 12 and under skate session with instructors from their Skate Club and Summer Camps. Please note: […]
Live polka music, warm pretzels from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, brats made locally by Old Germantown, apple brats made by Schwai’s Meat, hot dogs, Hammerschlagen, corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, homemade bakery, and of course…beer! Live music schedule:Saturday, September 21st from 1:00-4:00 Gunter’s Goodtime Polka!Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00-4:00 Jeff Winard Polka Parties! Admission […]
Join us for giveaways, celebrations & more! Celebrate all-NEW Theme Nights and Community Nights this season, plus familiar favorites return for 2024! Theme Nights 4/26 - Hockey Night 5/9 - Bark at the Park 5/11 - Star Wars™ Night 5/31 - Happy Days Throwback Night 7/26 - Yacht Rock Night 8/11 - Sesame Street Day […]
On eight select Tuesdays this summer, the Milwaukee Public Market, Beer Capitol and Town Bank present the free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series featuring local food trucks, local drinks and local musicians. Where: Located at Riverwalk Commons, under the 794 freeway, where Downtown Milwaukee meets the Historic Third Ward, this scenic spot along the Milwaukee Riverwalk […]
Join Babbling Babes for this mom and baby gathering in the stunning Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum benefiting The BIG Give Back- a Fund Drive benefiting The Milwaukee Diaper Mission. Your ticket covers: A donation to The Milwaukee Diaper Mission Admission to the stunning lakefront Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum Local photographer and longtime BB supporter Lottie […]
Meet at the Summer Stage - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI June 28 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm / July 26 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm / August 30 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm / Sep 27 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Join us at your local Fleet Farm for Pumpkin Decorating on September 28th from 9AM - 1PM! This event is FREE at all Fleet Farm locations. Milwaukee area locations include Germantown, Oconomowoc, Muskego, and West Bend. We'll have pumpkins, paint, markers and stickers ready for you and your family to decorate your pumpkin however […]
Hello Saturday! Milwaukee Ballet Storytime Kick off the weekend with a smile! Dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet will be at the library to read a story and teach some basic dance moves. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Come learn to cook delicious healthy food, right from the garden! We'll bring whatever we have harvested from the Children's plot at Alice's Garden that week and learn to make something yummy together. All ages welcome -- children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Join us for Falls Harvest Festival on September 28th at Mill Pond Park in Menomonee Falls! This is a FREE family friendly event to enjoy:-Live Music-Vendor Marketplace-Food Trucks-Entertainment-Wagon Rides-Concert from 5pm-7pm by Cream City Hot Club
Enjoy a special party all about everyone's favorite blue heeler. Bluey will be there for pictures and meet and greet! This event is geared for ages 3-7, but all are welcome!
Girls in Aviation Day Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 5300 S Howell Avenue Milwaukee WI Saturday, September 28 from 1-4 pm Admission: FREE (girls ages 12-18) Girls in Aviation Day is an event that happens around the world in September, and there’s an annual event at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport put on by the Women […]
Join us for an afternoon of book-themed activities including games, scavenger hunt, delicious snacks, and plenty of surprises. Everyone is invited, so don’t miss out on the fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please […]
September 28th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dive into the world of science and creativity with our DIY Lava Lamp class! This fun and engaging workshop will guide participants through the process of creating their very own lava lamps. Perfect for kiddos 4+ , this hands-on class combines art, chemistry, and a touch of magic to […]
Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00am – 4:00 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue Milwaukee WI Ever walk past a unique building in Milwaukee and wonder what’s inside? That’s the idea behind the 13th annual Doors Open taking place throughout the city this year. Take self-guided tours of buildings, homes and monuments […]
Join us for Fall Fest on September 29th at 11am at Redeemer United Church of Christ in Sussex/Menomonee Falls. There will be food, games, a bounce house, and more fun for the whole family! This event is FREE. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business […]
Come join us for a hopping good time at our in-person paint party celebration! Let your creativity run wild as you paint your very own bunny masterpiece. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the supplies you need. Date: September 29th Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: 5706 N Centerpark […]
Join us for the upcoming virtual Positive Parenting Program for parents/caregivers of children 0-12! Attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Join us for one, two or all four sessions from the comfort of your own home over Zoom. This series will be offered in the morning as well as the evening to accommodate all […]
September 23 at 4:45 pm at Beulah Brinton Community Center (ages: 7-11) September 27 at 10:30 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) October 12 at 10:00 am at the Tippecanoe Library (ages: 7 and under) Kids of all ages are invited to practice alongside their adult in this class centered on connecting […]
Calling all Master Builders! Join us for an evening of chicken and brickin' at our Father/Son LEGO Night at Chick-Fil-A in Menomonee Falls. After ordering and enjoying dinner (included in your registration fee) you are welcome to build your LEGO kit. We have space for 10 builder pairs per each time slot, so we encourage […]
Aaron Boyd, author of Giving Good at Boswell on Thursday October 3 at 6:30 pm Boswell hosts beloved Milwaukee illustrator Aaron Boyd for a launch day celebration of his first book as an author/illustrator. Giving Good is Boyd’s heartfelt ode to the love that a father shares with son that keeps them both warm inside and […]
Join us for a beautiful day on the banks of the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the fall colors, salmon running up river, migrating birds, great food, music, and these fun activities: Discover fun activities for kids including face painting, bee house making, sidewalk chalk art, and painting free birdhouses, pumpkins, and gourds See huge salmon swimming […]
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm GROHMANN MUSEUM, 1000 N BROADWAY, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 Lost Arts Festival, a celebration of our working past, returns to the Grohmann Museum on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The event will celebrate the activities and ways of work captured in the paintings and bronzes in the Museum’s permanent […]
Join us for a fun-filled celebration at Just Kiln' Time Pottery in downtown Menomonee Falls! Activities include pottery painting, special birthday discounts, free snacks and drinks, giveaways and prizes, and live demonstrations from local artists! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change as occasionally events may be cancelled/rescheduled, or business may close […]
Visit Downtown Port Washington for the FALL CELEBRATION you won't want to miss, as we close down Historic Franklin Street for live band stages, car show, vintage motorcycle show, Farmers Market, artisan vendors, food & drink booths, Family Fun Zone with pumpkin and gourd decorating, face painting, games, animal rescues, bounce house, and more! It's […]
Dates: Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 Where: Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center: 1130 N 60th St Milwaukee WI Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate Halloween Glen for its 31st year! A spectacular event is on tap this fall, as we roll out this year's exciting theme - "Halloween Glen: Myths & Mysteries." Seek unknown truths […]
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Join us for Festivals of Cedarburg's Oktoberfest! Get out your lederhosen and dirndls for this fun-filled FREE weekend. Enjoy the makers market, food court, traditional German food and beer, vintage steins for sale, live Glockenspiel Show (Cuckoo Clock), German music and dancing! Fore more information, click here!
Oktoberfest 2024 in Heidelberg Park at the Bavarian Bierhaus will celebrate over 60 years of great music, great beer, great food and now open FRIDAY-SUNDAY. There is free parking, a midway for kids on Friday and Saturdays, and plenty of tables to make Oktoberfest at Heidelberg Park a fun place to be! Food: Traditional […]
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 8:00pm The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Watch closely as you experience things that just can't be done... or can they? Masters of Illusion keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and laughing out loud with jaw-dropping grand illusions and hysterical comedy magic! The world's greatest […]
Join us for pumpkin carving at the Brown Deer Public Library! We'll supply the pumpkins and carving supplies, you bring your creativity. Registration is required, and space is limited. You can register by calling us at 414-357-0106 or by stopping by the Reference Desk.
Dress in your Halloween best! Bring your treat bag and get ready to Trick-or-Treat in Downtown West Bend. Free kids activities, music, and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business may close due to holidays, weather, staffing, etc. Please check the event website […]
Kids grow fast. At JBF Germantown / Port Washington, you get WAY MORE for LESS. This is one pop-up sale you CANNOT afford to miss! Here’s how it works… Local families sell things their children have outgrown or outloved. Other local families are able to shop THOUSANDS of items at 50-90% less than retail. […]
Drive up to Hartford and experience our local businesses, delight in live music, shop artists & crafters, enjoy a variety of food & beverages, involve the kids in art activities, cheer on decorated pumpkins racing the Rubicon, and live STEAMROLLER ART!
Fall Into Grafton is a FREE family event held at Paramount Plaza between Bridge and Beech Street in downtown Grafton. Fall Into Grafton features children's activities, mini golf, the annual pumpkin derby, live entertainment, and much more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, occasionally events may be cancelled, or occasionally business […]
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