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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.
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 July Planetarium Programs Wednesday 7/3 at 11:00am - The Solar System Show Wednesday 7/3 at 1:00pm - A Teenagers Guide to the Galaxy Wednesday 7/10 at 11:00am - Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum Wednesday 7/10 at 1:00pm - […]
Visit the Library and enjoy a sweet ice cream treat while you wait for the Menomonee Falls 4th of July Parade! Meet new neighbors, visit your favorite staff members, and find out what's new at the Library! Available while supplies last!
Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 Gardening Time MKE!)
Join us in celebrating the 56th Annual City of New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival! 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 Parade Time MKE!)
Come join us for FREE summer fun with BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks movie nights presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center! Bring the whole family and experience a variety of pre-show activities and entertainment, and then enjoy our featured PG-rated films on the Big Screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, alcohol and animals are […]
Joy Engine PRESENTS MKE RIVER ROUND UP 2024 CONCERT SERIES Join us to paddle the Milwaukee River while you enjoy spectacular tunes from an incredible lineup of musical performers. Each week, the first performer will board the Funktoon and team up with MKE Kayak Company and Indeed Brewing for an evening of groovin’ on the […]
2024 Independence Celebration Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Carnival Only, Noon to 4 p.m. Lions Legend Park (Loomis […]
July 3: Fossil Hike, 6:00-7:00 PM What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods, and cephalopods. Meet at the Park’s North Entrance, just west of Discovery World. All […]
June 19 - August 14 / Hart Park Wauwatosa BUILDING A STRONG COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC Join your neighbors for fantastic evenings of live music under the stars! Located at the Hart Park Rotary Performance Pavilion on the corner of 68th and State Street in Wauwatosa, Tosa Tonight offers a diverse lineup of quality entertainment […]
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024Ski Show @ 6:00pmFireworks @ darkIdle Isle Park, Muskego, WI 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 Water Ski Time MKE!)
Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Free Admission // Keady Plaza at The Mayfair Collection at 1200 West Burleigh St Milwaukee WI 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 Summer Music Time MKE!)
The 2024 Optimist Club Independence Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, July 3 starting at 7:00 pm in Menomonee Falls. The parade starts on Appleton Avenue & Elm Lane and travels east to the Menomonee Falls High School area. Details for participation and sponsorship are at here!
Wednesday Night Live is a unique, FREE, weekly summer concert series held exclusively at the Bud Pavilion. Event Times: Gates Open: 6pm Live Music Begins: 7pm Live Music Ends: 10:30pm 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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Be part of the 4th of July Mini-Parade Line-up at 9:00 AM Location: City Hall Main Parking Lot New Berlin City Hall | 3805 S Casper Dr New Berlin WI Parade Starts at 9:30 AM Please decorate Kids Bikes, Tricycles, Wagons, etc. Prior to the parade This year we are doing a community collection […]
Thursday July 4th, 2024 Village Fun Run/Walk Sign-In & Warm-up 8:30am-9:00am Fun Run/Walk 9:15am-10:15am Open Swim Sponsored by Elm Grove Community Foundation 12:00pm–5:00pm Food Trucks/Vendors Arrive & Set-Up 4:30pm–5:30pm Food Trucks/Beer Garden Open/Vendor Programming 5:30pm–9:30pm D.J. in the Park 6:00pm–9:30pm National Anthem 9:30pm Fireworks Show 9:35pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
The annual 4th of July Parade will be held on Thursday, July 4 at 9am. The parade will start at 9am at Village Hall, where participants will then walk east on Ellsworth Lane, south on Rexleigh Drive, north on King Road, and end at Ellsworth Park. Please begin gathering at Village Hall at 8:45am. […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Thursdays @ 9am & 3pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Our Little Artists class provides the […]
Summer Learning Adventures at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 SESSION DATES: SESSION 1: Jun 17-July 5 SESSION 2: Jul 8-26 SESSION 3: Jul 29-Aug16 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 […]
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 the 4th 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 […]
Join us in celebrating the 56th Annual City of New Berlin 4th of July Family Festival! 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 Parade Time MKE!)
Celebrate July 4th in Pewaukee!9:45am Bike Decorating Contest3:00pm Parade4:00pm Duck Race5:30pm Water Ski ShowFireworks Display at Dusk 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 The 4th Of July MKE!)
Cudahy is celebrating the holiday with a bike parade, free ice cream and cracker jacks, live music and a fireworks display starting at 9:15 p.m. at Sheridan Park, 4800 S. Lake Drive. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
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 […]
Cedarburg's annual 4th of July Hometown Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4. The patriotic celebration filled with Americana continues in 2024 through the Cedarburg Historic District.The parade, noted for showcasing award-winning Division 1 drum & bugle corps, will start at 10am, followed by an all-day picnic in Cedar Creek Park, live music and […]
INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES All Independence Day Activities will be held on THURSDAY JULY 4, 2024 PARADE STEPS OFF AT 10:00 AM Calhoun Road will close at approximately 9:30 AM The parade will continue until all units have completed the route. In a typical year this ends at 11:30 AM-12:00 Noon. Please note: Dates and times […]
Join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration! Grant Park - Picnic Areas 5, 5A, and 6 10:00 a.m. - Call to Colors 10:10 a.m. - Kiddie Parade 11:00 a.m. - Races and Games 12:00 p.m. - Ice Cream 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks Face Painting available from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. There will be […]
2024 Independence Celebration Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Carnival Only, Noon to 4 p.m. Lions Legend Park (Loomis […]
Neighborhood Beer Garden & Fireworks, July 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188 Fireworks Start at 9:30 p.m. Parade: July 4, 2024, at 11:00 am Downtown Waukesha Join us for our hometown Independence Day Parade! This year's theme is "Through the Decades!" The parade will begin […]
FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Join us June 9 thru August 29 to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 12 movies at any […]
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 Time on the Fourth MKE!)
Date: July 4, 2024 Locale: Silver Spring Drive & Klode Park Details: The Fourth of July is just around the corner and we hope you'll join us for the Whitefish Bay parade and celebration! The parade kicks off at 11:30 AM at the corner of Silver Spring Drive and Kent Avenue and heads east on Silver […]
June 6 - August 29 every Thursday at 12pm-1pm Catch some live music during your lunch hour MKE! PNC presents Tunes @ Noon every Thursday at 12pm-1p! Soak up some sun, and enjoy great live music starting June 6th! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
July 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM The annual parade will start promptly at 2 pm! Location: Milton Vretenar Memorial Park 4230 S Kirkwood Ave, St Francis, WI 53235 Date: July 4, 2022 Time: 2 pm-9 pm Parade: begins at 2 pm and ends in the park Opening Ceremony & Stage performances: est 3:30 pm […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Thursdays @ 9am & 3pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Our Little Artists class provides the […]
Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts , Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursday, MAY 30 through OCTOBER 3, 2024 Thursdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm with live music from 5pm - 7:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
The Brown Deer Special Events Committee and Parks & Recreation Department proudly presents the Brown Deer Fourth of July Celebration. All activities will be held at the Village Park and Pond, 4920 W. Green Brook Drive in Brown Deer, WI. Fireworks will start at 9:15pm! We look forward to seeing you on the 4th! […]
Celebrate the 4th of July in Germantown. Parade: 4:00 p.m.Celebration: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Celebration features:- Live Music!- Food Vendors!- Loads of Fun! If you are someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact us at parkrec@germantownwi.gov. Want to walk the parade? Email us at parkrec@germantownwi.gov for application!
Enjoy music, food trucks and family-friendly fun in Sherman Park every Thursday evening from June 6 through September 26 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm! A detailed schedule is on its way. Plan to attend and bring the whole family. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]
Looking for some free, family fun this summer? The Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club can help! Come on out to see your fast, flashy and high-flying Pewaukee Gators at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee every Thursday night, as the club celebrates its 40th anniversary! WHAT: Free water ski show WHEN: Every Thursday night, through Labor Day […]
Milwaukee County Parks Milwaukee County Parks across the city will be celebrating the holiday with parades, games and picnics on July 4, 2024. Fireworks shows will occur at the following parks: Alcott Park: 9:15 p.m. at 3751 S. 97th St. Gordon Park: 9:15 p.m. at 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd. Humboldt Park: 9:15 p.m. at 3000 S. […]
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT AND FIREWORKS Thursday, July 4 from 7:30 pm - 10 pm West Allis Athletic Complex 11601 W Lincoln Ave Milwaukee WI 53227 The West Allis Athletic Complex is located on 117th Street and Cleveland Avenue in West Allis WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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 […]
Fridays, June 7 - August 2 from 10-10:30am Ages 0 - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
07/05/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Forest Home Cemetery: 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Flag Collection at Forest Home Cemetery Before Memorial Day, SBK helped honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present. This time we'll […]
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 […]
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 […]
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