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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Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

This monthly program is an opportunity for nature exploration and discovery for children. Wee Wonders offers hands-on experiences about a variety of nature topics. Cost is $5 per child per program, ages 2-4. Upcoming programs are listed below, with full details and descriptions on our website: Tuesday, November 12: Slithery SnakesWednesday, November 13: Slithery SnakesTuesday, […]

$5
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

This monthly program is an opportunity for nature exploration and discovery for children. Wee Wonders offers hands-on experiences about a variety of nature topics. Cost is $5 per child per program, ages 2-4. Upcoming programs are listed below, with full details and descriptions on our website: Tuesday, November 12: Slithery SnakesWednesday, November 13: Slithery SnakesTuesday, […]

$5
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Storytime At The Domes MKE

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Cost: Included with admission; Free to Friends of the Domes members Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

$18

January 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 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/15 at 11:00am - Wilbear’s Adventure - $5.00 per person Wednesday 1/22 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventure in the Winter Forest Wednesday 1/29 […]

$5
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9

Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

Third Thursday of every month from 9 am - 7 pm All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 am to 7 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Free

Open Gym with The Ability Center at Jewish Community Center Whitefish Bay

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym Thursday, January 16  6:00-8:00 PM Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC), Whitefish Bay Thursday, February 20, 2025 · 6:00 – 8:00pm / Thursday, March 20, 2025 · 6:00 – 8:00pm / Sunday, May 18, 2025 · 3:00 […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series 2025 Story Times

Storytime Fridays at Barnes and Noble Southland Center Racine

Barnes and Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, United States

Storytime Fridays at 11am Join us on the Stage in the Children's department for Storytime every Friday at 11:00am. 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.

Free
Event Series West Bend Winter Warm Up

West Bend Winter Warm Up

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Winter Warm Up returns in 2025 and transforms West Bend into a winter wonderland January 17, 18 & 19!   Come experience: Dozens of Ice Sculptures throughout Downtown West BendLive Ice Sculpture DemoShopping and DiningMusic, Entertainment, Movies, and Kids' ActivitiesLuminary Walk at Lac Lawrann Conservancy ...and more!   Discover the beauty that West Bend has […]

Free

2025 Vision Board for Kids at Let’s Celebrate Party Studio in Mequon

Let's Celebrate, LLC Party Studio 11122 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

Get a head start on ringing in the new year with our 2025 Vision Board & Junk Journal workshop! In this exciting session, kids will learn how to create their own personalized distressed junk journal using fun and creative techniques like: Stamp blending Collage Bullet journaling This hands-on experience will help kids express their creativity while […]

$40

Light Up the Night at Sky Zone Brown Deer (formerly Rockin’ Jump)

Sky Zone Brown Deer 9009 N. Deerbrook Trail, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday and Saturday night. All ages are welcome, no drop-offs allowed! A GLOW T-shirt MUST be worn in […]

$19.50
Event Series 2025 Farmers Markets

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

The Table 3970 N 54th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market November 9, 2024 - April 19, 2025 (No market December 28) The market is 9:00AM to 2:00PM The Table 5305 W Capitol Drive Milwaukee WI (enter at the 54th Street entrance) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series 2024 Parks & Hikes

Autumn and Winter Family Hikes at Kettle Moraine Southern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit S91W39091 State Rd 59, Eagle, WI, United States

FALL NIGHT HIKE Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. STARGAZING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. BLUE SPRING LAKE SEGMENT HIKE Thursday, October 10, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. FALL NIGHT HIKE Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. STARGAZING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00 - […]

$10 – $30
Event Series West Bend Winter Warm Up

West Bend Winter Warm Up

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Winter Warm Up returns in 2025 and transforms West Bend into a winter wonderland January 17, 18 & 19!   Come experience: Dozens of Ice Sculptures throughout Downtown West BendLive Ice Sculpture DemoShopping and DiningMusic, Entertainment, Movies, and Kids' ActivitiesLuminary Walk at Lac Lawrann Conservancy ...and more!   Discover the beauty that West Bend has […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2025

First Stage Milwaukee Presents The Dinosaur Play (Ages 3-9)

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

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI  Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]

$25

Reel Movies for Real Needs at Marcus South Shore Cinema Oak Creek

Marcus South Shore Cinema 7261 S 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI, United States

Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! On Saturday mornings, select Marcus Theatres host Reel Movies for Real Needs, screenings of first-run hit movies in an auditorium with lower sound and brighter, gentle lighting. Individuals with autism, ADHD, down syndrome, or those affected by other […]

$7 – $11

January 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 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/15 at 11:00am - Wilbear’s Adventure - $5.00 per person Wednesday 1/22 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventure in the Winter Forest Wednesday 1/29 […]

$5
Event Series Next Step Dance Studio

Minion Hip Hop Party at Next Step Dance Studio in Franklin (Ages 3-9)

Next Step Dance Studio 3501 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

Minion Hip Hop Party – Saturday, January 18th from 12:30-1:30 pm for Ages 3-9 Minion Hip Hop Party for ages 3-9 includes a craft, games, and dancing! Wear your favorite minion costume or something you can move in and learn some of the most popular hip hop moves of today! Dancers will star in an […]

$25
Event Series First Stage 2025

First Stage Milwaukee Presents The Dinosaur Play (Ages 3-9)

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

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI  Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]

$25
Event Series 2024 Open Gyms

Open Gym at Swiss Turners (Ages 6+)

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy 2214 S. 116th St., West Allis, WI, United States

Recreational Open Gym / Saturdays from 6-8 PM Open gym is a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore the possibilities of gymnastics in a fun environment. For class kids and team kids, open gym provides some extra practice time to polish up on their more challenging moves or perhaps a time to just have […]

$12
Event Series Milwaukee Wave 2025

Milwaukee Wave at the UWM Panther Arena

UW Panther Arena 400 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Location: All Milwaukee Wave games take place a the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, unless otherwise noted.   Taking the kids to a Milwaukee Wave game? Read our guide on What Families Can Expect at a Milwaukee Wave Game to make the most of your visit! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

$20 – $60

Light Up the Night at Sky Zone Brown Deer (formerly Rockin’ Jump)

Sky Zone Brown Deer 9009 N. Deerbrook Trail, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Be ready to jump, laugh with friends, and enjoy an evening of fitness and competition disguised as fun every Friday and Saturday night. All ages are welcome, no drop-offs allowed! A GLOW T-shirt MUST be worn in […]

$19.50
Event Series Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club 2024

The Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club’s Toy Train Show

New Berlin Ale House 16000 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

Toy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used. Admission $4.00 / Kids 12 and under Free with Adult Entrance on East side building off west Cleveland Ave. Food Available. After your done at the show come visit our club house. Opens at 10:00 AM Located […]

$4 – $16
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series West Bend Winter Warm Up

West Bend Winter Warm Up

Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

Winter Warm Up returns in 2025 and transforms West Bend into a winter wonderland January 17, 18 & 19!   Come experience: Dozens of Ice Sculptures throughout Downtown West BendLive Ice Sculpture DemoShopping and DiningMusic, Entertainment, Movies, and Kids' ActivitiesLuminary Walk at Lac Lawrann Conservancy ...and more!   Discover the beauty that West Bend has […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2025

First Stage Milwaukee Presents The Dinosaur Play (Ages 3-9)

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

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI  Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]

$25
Event Series First Stage 2025

First Stage Milwaukee Presents The Dinosaur Play (Ages 3-9)

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

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI  Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it […]

$25

January Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

Join us on Sundays in January 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 Havenwoods State Forest 2025

Candlelight Hike at Havenwoods State Forest Milwaukee

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

January 19 from 5-7pm Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI Spend some time outdoors and hike along a brief 0.75-mile portion of our trails lit by candlelight, then warm up afterward with s’mores and hot cocoa. Dress for the weather, wear your boots in case some sections get muddy and borrow some […]

Free
Event Series Danceworks 2024-2025 Events

School Day Off Workshops at Danceworks Milwaukee

Danceworks 1661 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, and much more will be part of each school day off workshop experience. Preregistration is required. NOV. 5, 2024 (Tuesday) | Welcome to The Rainforest JAN. […]

$75
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9

Cook and Play with More Happy Kitchens at Little Sprouts Play Cafe Shorewood

Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

Join us to play and COOK with More Happy Kitchens! These workshops are open to preschool-age children only (ages 2-6) with a grownup. Age-appropriate siblings are welcome with their OWN ticket.   Schedule: 11/18: We're having a Bean Bonanza! We're making a fun and tasty treat that become a More Happy Kitchens fan favorite—Pinto and Cheese […]

$28
Event Series MSOE Grohmann Museum 2025

Kids’ Art Day and Community Free Day at MSOE’s Grohmann Museum Downtown MKE

Grohmann Museum - MSOE 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States

January 20 from 10am - 2pm Grohmann Museum at MSOE 1000 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI The Grohmann Museum will be open with free admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. From 10a.m.-2p.m., children and their families are welcome to join us in the stART Lab as part of our Kids' Art Day series. Guests can […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Open Gyms

Preschool Open Gym at Swiss Turners in West Allis (Ages 6 and Under)

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy 2214 S. 116th St., West Allis, WI, United States

Monday 12:30-2 / Wednesday 10:15-11:45 / Thursday 10:30-12 No Classes Nov 28-30 / Winter Break No Classes Dec 22-Jan 1 Do you have a child 6 or younger who just has energy to burn and a driving need to expand their boundaries? Well, open up a gigantic, new world of fun for them at our […]

$8

Babbling Babes x The Play Retreat in Mequon: FREE Mom + Baby Group

The Play Retreat 1406 W Mequon Road, Mequon, United States

Designed as a conduit to connection and bonding through new motherhood, this FREE biweekly event is hosted by Babbling Babes, Milwaukee's largest moms social group, and The Play Retreat in Mequon. What to Expect: Honest conversations about motherhood Conversations about anything and everything outside of motherhood (because we're more than "just moms") A safe, judgment-free […]

Free
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Storytime At The Domes MKE

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Cost: Included with admission; Free to Friends of the Domes members Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

$18
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2025

Outdoor Classroom for Kids Series at Retzer Nature Center

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

About the Outdoor Classroom for Kids Series Learn and explore the outdoors with a naturalist! Programs focus on seasonal topics and incorporate hands-on discovery and sensory exploration for your elementary-age learner. • 60 mins • Students must be accompanied by an adult. • Programs are mostly outdoors; dress for the weather. • Adults and young […]

$5

January 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 January Planetarium Programs Wednesday 1/8 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/15 at 11:00am - Wilbear’s Adventure - $5.00 per person Wednesday 1/22 at 11:00am - Khrumka’s Adventure in the Winter Forest Wednesday 1/29 […]

$5
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series Danceworks 2024-2025 Events

School Day Off Workshops at Danceworks Milwaukee

Danceworks 1661 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, and much more will be part of each school day off workshop experience. Preregistration is required. NOV. 5, 2024 (Tuesday) | Welcome to The Rainforest JAN. […]

$75
Event Series 2025 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Train Show

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers! When: January- March (Opening day TBD) Cost: Free with paid admission Learn more: […]

$6 – $9
Event Series 2024 Events at the Urban Ecology Center

Joyful Mornings Nature Class at the Urban Ecology Center (Riverside Park)

Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Joyful Mornings Nature Class Friday, September 13th / Friday, September 27th / Friday, October 11th / Friday, October 25th / Friday, November 8th / Friday, November 22nd / Friday, January 10th / Friday, January 24th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to […]

Free

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