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.

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Summer Camp Open House at the Tri County YMCA

Tri County YMCA N84W17501 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Get ready for a great summer! During our FUN pre-camp meet & greet, we'll give tours of our camp areas and introduce you to the exciting things our campers will be doing. Our awesome camp staff will be ready to answer all your questions. We can't wait to meet you!

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Floofers and Flowers at Ope Brewing Company West Allis

Ope Brewing Company 6751 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

This will be a family friendly event including:● Silent auction● Face painting● Local food and vendors● Crafting for children, and more! Its going to be a blast for all ages! We hope to see you at Ope! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Tosa Greek Fest at Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Church

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2160 Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa

Tosa Greek Fest JUNE 7-9, 2024  Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Church Near 76th & North Avenue OPA! 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 Greek Fest Time MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Southridge Mall Kids Corner Presents Puppy Pals Live

Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious complimentary presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Wesley Williams leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as […]

Free

June Planetarium Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]

$5
Event Series Wehr Nature Center 2024 Activities

Pop-Up Nature at Wehr Nature Center

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

June 08 from 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm Join us as we celebrate nature’s superheroes, the pollinators, during National Pollinator Week.  Together we will find out what pollination is, how pollination happens, and what the superhero duties of a pollinator are.We will read the story “Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate,” written by […]

$12
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 2024 StorySlams

Pridefest Youth StorySlam at Milwaukee (Ages 12-19)

Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, June 8 from 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm at Pridefest Youth Area- Henry W Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) 200 N Harbor Dr Milw WI Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or […]

Free

James and the Giant Peach by Bombshell Theatre Company

Bombshell Theatre Company 700 Wall St, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Bombshell Theatre Company 255 S Water St Milwaukee, WI 53204 Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sun 09 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Great for kids (and nostalgic adults)! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down […]

$13 – $22
Event Series Open Skate at the Pettit

Skate The Pettit National Ice Center

Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]

$20 – $70

Water Lantern Festival Milwaukee Lakefront

Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee Water Lantern Festival  at Veterans Park 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr Milwaukee, WI Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met […]

$30

Milwaukee Milkmen Theme Game at Franklin Field

Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game Theme Night at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin WI Family-friendly events on deck at Franklin Field include Game Show Night on June 8th, fan-favorite Christmas in July on July 25th, Lecheros de Milwaukee games on June 16th and August 4th, and the Battle of the Badges: Fire vs. Police […]

$16 – $45

James and the Giant Peach by Bombshell Theatre Company

Bombshell Theatre Company 700 Wall St, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Bombshell Theatre Company 255 S Water St Milwaukee, WI 53204 Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sun 09 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Great for kids (and nostalgic adults)! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down […]

$13 – $22

ComedySportz Family-Friendly Comedy Match

ComedySportz 420 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]

$12
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Summer Night Movie in Greendale at the Gazebo

Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United States

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Night Movie in Greendale at the Gazebo Movies Start At Dusk Gift of Wings and Milwaukee County Parks are excited to announce the Free Summer Night Movie Series in Greendale's Gazebo Park! Bring your blankets and chairs out to Greendale's Gazebo Park and enjoy this family friendly movie! Gift of Wings […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Saturday Evening Movies In The Park Greenfield

Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

Saturday Evenings / Movie begins at Dusk The AMP at Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI The Movies in the Park is held on various Saturdays throughout the summer. The Family-Friendly movies will begin at dusk and is great fun for all ages.  2024 Scheduled (Subject to Change): June 8th: The Super Mario […]

Free

The Traveling Beer Garden at Milwaukee County Parks

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 […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Cathedral Square Market Milwaukee

Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

JUNE 2-30, JULY 21-28, AUGUST 4-25, SEPTEMBER 8-29, 2024 9 am – 1 pm  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: (Shop Local MKE!)

Free

Kickoff to Summer Party (featuring BLUEY!) at A Kid At Heart Playland Cafe in Germantown

A Kid At Heart Playland W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, United States

We're so excited for summer! Join us Sunday June 9th from 9:30am-12pm for a fun day to kick off summer break! Enjoy a popsicle, do a craft, and, of course, playtime. Bring your phone for pictures with our special guest in an exclusive meet and greet.     Due to limited space, only 2 adults […]

$25
Event Series Sunday Family Fun Day!

Sunday Family Fun Day at Northwestern Mutual Community Park Milwaukee

Northwestern Mutual Community Park 639 E. Summerfest Place, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

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 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 Cloud 9 Workshop Open Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop Maker Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

SUMMER HOURS  Saturday: 9 am- 1 pm & Sunday: 11 am- 3 pm Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give […]

$15 – $30

Kids Dream Family Film Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

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 […]

$18
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Locust Street Festival of Music and Art Milwaukee

East Side of Milwaukee - Locust St between Humboldt Blvd and Holton St N Holton St & E Locust St, Milwaukee, United States

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 from Noon - 8pm  In the early 70’s, Milwaukee planned to widen Locust street between Humboldt and Holton. In 1976 after much discussion and debate the neighbors in Riverwest let the authorities know they were against it. Miraculously, the authorities agreed and the neighborhood threw a party to celebrate. They called it […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Tosa Greek Fest at Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Church

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2160 Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa

Tosa Greek Fest JUNE 7-9, 2024  Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Church Near 76th & North Avenue OPA! 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 Greek Fest Time MKE!)

Free

James and the Giant Peach by Bombshell Theatre Company

Bombshell Theatre Company 700 Wall St, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Bombshell Theatre Company 255 S Water St Milwaukee, WI 53204 Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sun 09 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Great for kids (and nostalgic adults)! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down […]

$13 – $22

June Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us on Sundays in June 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 Wehr Nature Center 2024 Activities

Little Wonders at Wehr Nature Center (for 2 and 3 year olds)

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

A program for two-year olds to enjoy with their favorite adult. Bundle up your tots for some wintertime fun. Check the website to see which rotating class is for two year olds vs three year olds: ~Link Here~ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

$12

Global Palette at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures. 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 Spring Break Time MKE!)

$10 – $25

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