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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.
July 17 from 3:00-4:00pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Make a creation of your choice! We will provide general crafting and art supplies for participants to use, however, you can also bring your own supplies if you already have a specific project in mind. Some supplies available at […]
Wednesday, July 17 @ 4-5pm For ages 6 - 11. Explore an artist or art style then create an art project based on that topic! Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. Space will be limited. Located in the Hoppe Room, located in the lower level of the library. Please […]
July 17 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm West Allis Public Library - Constitution Room (ground floor): 7421 W National Ave West Allis WI Making Mercy Mats for People Experiencing Homelessness On July 17 please join Sunbeam Kids from 4:00-5:30 pm to assist the Mercy Mats volunteers at their regular weekly project preparing materials for sleeping mats […]
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 […]
Town Food Truck Festival is back! Head to The Corners of Brookfield for a night of live music and delicious local food. Pet & kiddo friendly! *Every third Wednesday from May - September* DATES: Wednesday, June 19th Wednesday, July 17th Wednesday, August 21st Wednesday, September 18th TIME: 4:30pm – 8:00pm Admission is FREE! Please note: Dates and times […]
Wednesdays in July & August 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: (Let's Go See Some Live Music MKE!)
Live at the Lakefront Returns! Wednesdays | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Free for All Ages | July 10–August 28 Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Wednesday, July 10| 5:30pm - 9:00pm | FREE Outdoor Music LIVE at the Lakefront returns in 2024 for a 15th season with free outdoor […]
Idle Isle Park Muskego WI Join us every Wednesday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day this summer to enjoy our thrilling production of "NASKI", coming to you live from "Idle Isle Raceway"! Don't miss our Junior Team Show 30 minutes prior to the Main Show! Concessions are available with cash or venmo payment accepted! […]
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 […]
Lake Park - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee, WI In 2024, Lake Park Friends is proud to present the 26th season of Musical Mondays. Presenter Jeff Bentoff has arranged another fantastic and diverse roster of talented musicians to make Monday a day to look forward to in the summer. The 8 free Monday concerts […]
Lake Park - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee, WI Wonderful Wednesdays is a series of 7 free concerts geared for children and their families. These presentations will be held on Wednesdays from July 10 to August 21. It's Time for Fox and Branch! August 21st from 6:30 – 7:30 pm Please note: Dates […]
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!)
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
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 […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 9 am-Noon Fondy Market 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 2024 Market Season: EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 11th - June 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays July 6th - October 31st from 7:00am to 2:00pm LATE SEASON Saturdays November 2nd-16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Please […]
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 […]
Sunday, July 14 through Sunday, July 21 For all ages and Free! All week, Havenwoods will have extended hours for our community to enjoy adventure, recreation and relaxation. Join us for daytime and evening programs every day. You’ll be able to learn, hike, walk, bike and connect with neighbors while enjoying a restorative breath of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Day + The Milwaukee Art Museum! Milwaukee Art Museum is located at 700 N Art Museum Dr Milwaukee WI Milwaukeeans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum and experience its iconic architecture and world-class collection! Explore art from antiquity to the present day in the collection galleries, […]
Waukesha County Fair Waukesha County Exposition Center (1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI The oldest county fair in Wisconsin AND the largest event in Waukesha County, the Waukesha County Fair celebrates our rural heritage with barnyard animals, crafts, foods, farm displays—and, of course, the midway! Wednesday, July 17 / Noon – 10 pm Thursday, July 18 […]
Southridge Mall's 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is back this summer with an exciting lineup of FREE, educational events. This complimentary Summer Series will be held biweekly from 11am-12pm starting Thursday, July 18th through August 24th in our Kids Corner located on the Macy’s end of the mall on the upper level near the restrooms. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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: (Let's Go Ice Skating MKE!)
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 […]
July 18 from 1:30-2:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Gather the family for an afternoon of adventure and fun! Explore a new theme each week to inspire creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This program is geared toward children 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome). No registration is required. Please […]
Thursday, July 18 @ 1:30-2:30 All ages. Ventriloquism, pantomime, music, dance, and illusions! Bring the family for fun and laughter. No registration 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 Family Library Time MKE!)
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 […]
Thursdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are […]
Every Thursday in July and August from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm An inclusive playgroup, where children with special needs, their siblings, and parents come together for fun, support, and community. We offer engaging activities for kids of all abilities while providing a space for parents to connect and share resources. Registration is required for […]
Thursday, July 18 Thursday, August 22 Thursday, September 19 Join us at Veterans Memorial Park (6900 W National Ave) on four Thursdays throughout the summer for our Summer Concert Series featuring live music, food trucks and family activities including an award-winning fitness court, bocce courts, and a recently renovated playground with zip lines, climbing apparatuses, […]
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. […]
Música del Lago 2024! FREE Latin Music Performance Series Thursdays at Colectivo Lakefront at 6 pm Colectivo Coffee and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UW-Milwaukee are excited to announce the return of our Música del Lago concert series at Colectivo's Lakefront cafe! This series highlights some of our city's finest Latin […]
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 […]
INSIDE OUT 2 FAMILY / COMEDY | PG | 100M Teenager Riley''s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it […]
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 […]
Sunday, July 14 through Sunday, July 21 For all ages and Free! All week, Havenwoods will have extended hours for our community to enjoy adventure, recreation and relaxation. Join us for daytime and evening programs every day. You’ll be able to learn, hike, walk, bike and connect with neighbors while enjoying a restorative breath of […]
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 […]
Free Day + The Milwaukee Art Museum! Milwaukee Art Museum is located at 700 N Art Museum Dr Milwaukee WI Milwaukeeans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum and experience its iconic architecture and world-class collection! Explore art from antiquity to the present day in the collection galleries, […]
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 […]
Waukesha County Fair Waukesha County Exposition Center (1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI The oldest county fair in Wisconsin AND the largest event in Waukesha County, the Waukesha County Fair celebrates our rural heritage with barnyard animals, crafts, foods, farm displays—and, of course, the midway! Wednesday, July 17 / Noon – 10 pm Thursday, July 18 […]
Join us for stories, songs, and open-ended art. Smocks or clothes that can get messy are recommended. This is geared towards children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. Please check the Library website for additional information and cancellations.
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 […]
Come on and all to this family friendly and FREE performance of SpongeBob the Musical - youth edition. This one hour version of the Tony Award winning Broadway hit is sure to entertain children of all ages. Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Plankton, Karen, Squidward and all their under the sea friends. Two […]
2024 Roving Activities Playground Schedule This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is bringing fun and interesting activities directly to our playgrounds! Returning this summer will be Milwaukee Recreation's Rec. 'N' Roll Mobile, as well as partnerships with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation, Milwaukee Public Library, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and Artists Working in Education (AWE). All playgrounds are […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Fridays at 1pm 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. Get ready to dance, sing, and move! This […]
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