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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Mother’s Day Workshops at Lammscapes

Lammscapes 2708 Sherman Rd, Jackson, Wisconsin

Kid's Workshop Make a gift for Mom! Decorate and plant your favorite flowers in a small planter, includes a card to color too. 8" planter, stickers, flowers, soil mix & card all included! The cost is $20.   Mother's Day Planter Parties This is a spring workshop for Moms and more! Plant a colorful 12” Planter […]

$20 – $59

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

SpongeBob the Musical: A Junior Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00pm & Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am Come See our Junior Players Production of SpongeBob the Musical!  Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$20

Storytime at Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE

Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

Join Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE for Mother's Day Story Time!

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

TTP Academy’s Annual Recital – The Toy Box – at the Oconomowoc Arts Center

Oconomowoc Arts Center @ the Oconomowoc Senior High School Campus 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, United States

Saturday, May 4 at 11 am & 4 pm Welcome to TTP Academy's 36th Annual Recital Spectacular, "The Toy Box." This creative showcase will explore all types of childhood toys and the memories they evoke through the world of dance. Dancers will perform Classical Ballet & Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap and Hip Hop Rhythms […]

$16

May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

All community members are invited to join Milwaukee Recreation at our inaugural May Day Celebration at Hawthorn Glen! Celebrate spring by learning about plants that are native to the area, exploring nature trails throughout the Glen, and seeking out treasures left by the fabled Hawthorn Fairy. Participants will also craft a handmade flower crown to take […]

$9

Mother’s Day Workshops at Lammscapes

Lammscapes 2708 Sherman Rd, Jackson, Wisconsin

Kid's Workshop Make a gift for Mom! Decorate and plant your favorite flowers in a small planter, includes a card to color too. 8" planter, stickers, flowers, soil mix & card all included! The cost is $20.   Mother's Day Planter Parties This is a spring workshop for Moms and more! Plant a colorful 12” Planter […]

$20 – $59

Safety Around Water Community Day at West Suburban YMCA

West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

May 4 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 Join us for a fun and educational Safety Around Water Day! During this FREE event, your child will participate in activities and exercises led by YMCA staff designed to teach basic water safety skills that help reduce the risk […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Ages 5-12)

Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID  Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]

$40 – $160
Event Series 2024 Parks & Hikes

Spring Frog Hike at Kettle Moraine South at Paradise Springs Nature Trail

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

Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on an easy 1/2 mile hike on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail. We will be listening to their calls and exploring their habitat. Boots are highly recommended, as trails are expected to be muddy. A valid state […]

Free

The Tosa East Players Present SHREK THE MUSICAL

Dale K Hidde Theatre 7500 Milwaukee Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

$20 – $85

Mosaic Creative Studios Presents Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West PAC in New Berlin

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

Honk Jr: A Youth Elite Players Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53146 Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 3:30pm and Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 3:00pm  Come See our Youth Elite Players Production of Honk Jr. Tickets Are Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$20
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

She Kills Monsters Production by Mosaic Creative Studios at West PAC in New Berlin (Ages 9+)

New Berlin West High School PAC 18695 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

She Kills Monsters Production at West Performing Arts Center 18695 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin, WI Saturday, May 4 at 7:00pm & Sunday, May 5 at 12:00pm  (Ages 9+) Tickets are Now On Sale for She Kills Monsters! Make sure to come see our casts in these outstanding shows!! Roll the dice and take the […]

$15 – $25

May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store 6901 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI from 7:00pm - 9:30pm May the Fourth be with you...because that's the only way you'll be able to spell Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek* during our Annual Star Wars Spelling Bee! Join us for this free public […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Milwaukee Festival Brass presents “May the Fourth Be With You” at Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius High School Milwaukee

Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St, Milwaukee, United States

Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St Milwaukee WI The Milwaukee Festival Brass will conclude its 38th Season in epic fashion with an all-Star Wars themed concert titled ”May The Fourth Be With You.” The program will be filled with the iconic music of John Williams and other composers […]

$15

One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy Presented By The Marcus Performing Arts Center (Ages 6+)

Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

May 4 at 7:30pm at Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 121 E State St Milwaukee, WI Canadian actor and uber geek Charles Ross brings his solo madcap creation, One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy, to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent’ youth is the […]

$50

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