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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Birdy’s Dance Party at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

Birdy Brinn* is ready for music and movement. Let's dance! *We defer to the judgment of our mascot performer for appearance durations.  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: […]

$25 – $80

Family Mindfulness Time at the Bay View Community Center

Bay View Community Center 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

April 24th & May 8th & May 22nd from 11:00am-12:00pm at Bayview Community Center 1320 E Okalahoma Ave Millwaukee WI No advance registration is required to attend Family Mindfulness – please join us for any session! Family Mindfulness sessions are held at BVCC twice per month, on Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm.  Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in […]

Free

May Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Wednesday 5/15 at 11:00am - Mars: The Ultimate Voyage  Wednesday 5/22 at 11:00am - The First Stargazers  Wednesday 5/29 at 11:00am - Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe  Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

$5

Kids Night At All Crafty Cow Locations

Crafty Cow 6519 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

It's Kids night at Crafty Cow! Come get your coloring pages, strawberry lemonade WITH a rubber ducky, mac n cheese, and a free cake pop that come BEFORE your meal! Kids night is every Wednesday and dessert is served first! All locations (Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Oconomowoc).⠀ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

$35

Flashback Cinema Series at Marcus Area Cinemas

Marcus Theatres WI, United States

FLASHBACK CINEMA SERIES at Select Locations Don't miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Get tickets now! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ​(April 21 & 24)  The Wizard of Oz ​(May 11, 12 & 15)  Harry Potter and the Order […]

$25 – $85

Garden Thyme at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

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!)

$25 – $80

Mosaic Spring Theatre Camp at Mosaic Studios Brookfield (Ages 6-10)

Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

May 22 - 24 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI  SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Join us for 3 days full of exploring all of their passions! Give your child the chance to sing, dance, and act out all the amazing shows from our summer camps! Jump into storytelling that gives […]

$25

Moms & Mimosas: Floral Design Workshop at Bank of Flowers

Bank of Flowers N88W16723 Appleton Avenue, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

The best gift for Mothers Day is quality time. Join us for an evening full of fresh flowers, fresh mimosas, and friendly banter. You'll both go home with a gorgeous warm tone arrangement designed in a sweet pale pink vase.     Classes take place on the second level of the Menomonee Falls studio. Hope […]

$65

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

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

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

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 […]

$23
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

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thursdays in April & May 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: […]

Free

Mosaic Spring Theatre Camp at Mosaic Studios Brookfield (Ages 6-10)

Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

May 22 - 24 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI  SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Join us for 3 days full of exploring all of their passions! Give your child the chance to sing, dance, and act out all the amazing shows from our summer camps! Jump into storytelling that gives […]

$25

Full Moon Party for Preteens: A Period Education Event at the Cudahy Family Library (Ages 9-14)

Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr Cudahy WI Join us for a full moon period party for preteens to learn more about your period and how to deal with it! This event is for youth (grades 5 to 8) who have periods. Learn about menstrual cycle […]

Free

Open Play – Best Friend Fridays for Children with Special/Support Needs at St Francis Children’s Center

St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Best Friend Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door place space for your children with special/support needs to participate in art activities, and open play afterwards. Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is our intentionally and socially safe and open space for all to make those connections/future playdates for your children and […]

Free
Event Series Mermaid Echo Live

Paper Airplane Day at Discovery World

Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Friday, May 24 from 10 am - 2 pm at Discovery World 500 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee WI Get ready for a high-flying adventure on National Paper Airplane Day! Unleash your inner pilot as you design, create, and launch your very own paper airplanes! Join us for an action-packed day filled with hands-on activities, where […]

$24

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

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

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

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 […]

$23

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 March 22 / April 12 & 26 /  May 10 & 24 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our outdoor nature class. This free class is held at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center. […]

Free

Field of Flags at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

FRIDAY, MAY 24 at 11 AM in Veterans Park Milwaukee Never Forget our fallen brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will be placing 27,316 flags this year representing Wisconsin’s killed in action from the Civil War through the present. With your help and the help of hundreds of […]

Free
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. April 2024  SAT April 13 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FRI April 19 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 20 from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm  May 2024 FRI May 3 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT May 4 […]

$20 – $70
Event Series 2024 Open Gyms

Tiny Tot Open Gym at Salto Gymnastics Center in Brookfield

Salto Gymnastics Center (Brookfield) 21950 Doral Road, Waukesha, WI, United States

Salto Tiny Tot open gym is available to all children from walking through 6 years old (kindergarteners). Older siblings must sit in the party room (Brookfield), on the side of the gym, or upstairs in the viewing area. OPEN GYM HOURS Salto Brookfield School Year Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm Please note: Dates and times are […]

$5

Mosaic Spring Theatre Camp at Mosaic Studios Brookfield (Ages 6-10)

Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

May 22 - 24 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Dr #200 Brookfield, WI  SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Join us for 3 days full of exploring all of their passions! Give your child the chance to sing, dance, and act out all the amazing shows from our summer camps! Jump into storytelling that gives […]

$25

Family Night Out at Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School - Brookfield 12565 W Feerick St, Brookfield, WI, United States

It's May Family Night Out Time! Friday, May 24th: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Our ever-popular Family Night Out events are back and better than ever! Join us on May 24th from 6:30pm-7:30pm for a night full of swimming! Tickets are FREE for current members and $5/child for nonmembers. We will begin to accept RSVPs at 8:00am […]

$5

Spring Birding Hike at Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee

Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Birding event: Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society MAY 25, 2024 at 8:00 am Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free - for all levels of bird enthusiasts! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

Free

Saturday Breakfast Club at Little Sprouts Shorewood

Partly inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid, partly inspired by our own parent desire for more morning dates - our Saturday Breakfast Club is the perfect DROP-OFF program for your kiddo. Co-hosted by Olive You Nanny, our Breakfast Club features a themed morning out for your kids!   What's Included? Drop-off play and care for your child […]

$48

Filling Carts and Hearts at Friedens Community Food Center – Despensa De La Paz with Sunbeam Kids (Ages 7+)

Friedens Community Food Center - Despensa De La Paz 1615 S 22nd, Milwaukee

05/25/2024 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 1615 S 22nd Milwaukee WI Filling Carts & Hearts at Friedens Community Food Center - Despensa De La Paz Friedens is Milwaukee's largest network of food centers and work to build community through nourishment. They have 4 locations and each year they serve 45,000 individuals and families in need […]

Free
Event Series Spring and Summer 2024

Art In The Park at Henry Miller Park Oak Creek

Henry Miller Park - Oak Creek 315 E Groveland Dr, Oak Creek, WI, United States

May 25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Artists from across the state will be featured at our event! The event will be held adjacent to Oak Creek High School in a community park that provides wonderful exposure, a lively atmosphere and easy access. We look forward to hosting a variety of artists, craft makers, […]

$5 – $30

Milwaukee County Parks Beach Cleanup at South Shore Park with Sunbeam Kids

South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

  05/25/2024 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: South Shore Park Pavilion: 2900 S. Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI Now that the snow has melted and we can see the grass and beach again, we're faced with an unfortunate fact of life- litter happens and things can really pile up during the winter months. But that […]

Free

Dinosaur Discovery at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]

$4

Falls Memorial Fest in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us for a weekend of military tribute and community celebration, presented by the Village of Menomonee Falls. Falls Memorial Fest kicks off on Saturday May 25th with a 5K run at Mill Pond Park, which is organized by Operation Finally Home WI (8am). Village Park will be the host to a car show (10am-4pm), […]

Free

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

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 Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

May 25 & 26  On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]

Free

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

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 […]

$23

May Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix  5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$5

May Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

SATURDAY SHOWS 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 11:00am - Double Feature- World of Curiosity & Cosmix  5/11, 5/18, 5/25 at 1:00pm - Aurora: Lights of Wonder Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$5

Animal Feeding at Havenwoods State Forest Milwaukee

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

Animal Feeding at Havenwoods State Forest on Saturday, May 25 1:00 - 2:30 pm Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free
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

Milwaukee Milkmen Festival Days at Franklin Field

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

Friday, May 24th - Sunday, May 26th at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin, WI Celebrate the start of summer the RIGHT way at Franklin Field! Friday Night Fireworks make their return on May 24 and make sure to come early on Sunday for our pregame Memorial Day service.  Please note: Dates and times […]

$16 – $45

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