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 Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS.  The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]

$14
Event Series Maifest in Germantown

Maifest in Germantown

Maifest is a traditional German festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Join us for our three day in-person celebration Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Germantown Marketplace Shopping Center.   N112 W16560 Mequon Rd. (corner of Mequon Rd. & Squire Dr.) Germantown, WI

Free

NatureNauts at Wehr Nature Center

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

A program for children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. 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 Nature Time MKE!)

$10 – $12

Open Play and Art: Sunday Funday at St Francis Children’s Center (Special/Support Needs)

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

Sunday Funday at St. Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door play space for families of children with special needs! Siblings that are older than 6 years old are welcome and encouraged to come and play with their sibling and make new friends too. This is lovely open space for families to feel at home […]

Free
Event Series First Stage 2024

First Stage Milwaukee’s Escape From Peligro Island (Ages 5-12)

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

MAY 10 – JUNE 2, 2024 ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND A Create Your Own Adventure Play  Callaway Brown - an unlikely young hero - has been stranded on a desert island, and it’s up to YOU to decide what happens next! In this interactive production, audience members vote on Callaway’s actions in an energetic romp […]

$22

MKE MIX by the Milwaukee Ballet

Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

MAY 16 - 19, 2024 at the Pabst Theater Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm / Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm / Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm / Sunday, May 19 at 1:30pm Experience ballet at its most modern in MKE MIX, our new contemporary triple-bill series at the historic Pabst Theater. In three creative pieces, […]

$45 – $155

May Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

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

Join us on Sundays in May 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 2024 Community Events

Tiny Hooves Sanctuary’s Birthday Party in Union Grove WI

Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N. Britton Rd, Union Grove, WI, United States

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BIRTHDAY PARTY SUNDAY | MAY 19th | 2pm -5pm Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N Britton Road Union Grove WI 53192 Party Games / FREE Coloring Station / Card Making VEGAN FOOD FOR SALE including Grilled Hotdogs & Burgers &  An epic dessert table with sweets featuring vegan businesses from WI & IL PLEASE […]

Free

Orchestra Family Reunion at the Bradley Symphony Center (Sensory Friendly Concert)

Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, […]

$21

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS.  The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]

$14

Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, Author and Illustrator of Finding Things, at Boswell Book Company Milwaukee

Boswell Book Company 2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, author and illustrator of Finding Things at Boswell on Sunday, May 19, 4 pm Boswell welcomes Wisconsin’s beloved, bestselling, and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek for an afternoon event featuring their latest picture book, Finding Things. In this child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book, they explore storytelling, connections, […]

Free

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS.  The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]

$14

Movie Night At The Milky Way Drive In

Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in.  Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]

$35

NatureNauts at Wehr Nature Center

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

A program for children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. 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 Nature Time MKE!)

$10 – $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

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 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

Toolbox 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  Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]

$12
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Brat with a Cop Neighborhood Pop-up at Butterfly Park Milwaukee

Butterfly Park - Milwaukee 3717 W Meinecke Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Brat with a Cop Neighborhood Pop-Up at Butterfly Park - 37th and Meinecke - Milwaukee WI and It's FREE! Dear Neighbor: You are cordially invited to attend MPD’s very first Brat with a Cop Neighborhood Pop-up event. Partnering with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Safe & Sound, Cops and Kids Foundation and Rooted and Rising, the pop-up event will […]

Free

Cardboard Club at Villard Square Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday May 20 from 4-6 pm at Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Get ready for an epic journey into the world of stories, imagination, and endless possibilities! At Cardboard Club we transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations inspired by your favorite books! Dive into thrilling tales, meet fascinating characters, and bring […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee’s Salute to Youth at the Baird Center

Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

  May 20 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce MVP Salute to Youth 2024, hosted at the Baird Center on Monday, May 20, 2024. The night honors youth, individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to BGCGM. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

$250

Craft and Storytime and Mequon Nature Preserve

Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot! At 10:00 am on Tuesday: May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October […]

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

Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus (Ages 2-4)

Wisconsin Humane Soceity Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30 am - 11:00 am at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for Furry Tales! The Wisconsin Humane Society’s story time for children 2-4 years-old is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 11 am. Animal-related books with a humane theme […]

Free – $10
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

French Club for Kids! at East Library (Ages 6-12)

Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

French Club - for Kids (6-12) Tuesdays, October 1, 15, 22, 29 from 3:30pm - 5:00 pm East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI French Club for kids! Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say “Oui! Je parle francais!” Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to […]

Free

Outdoor Explore Club at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park (Ages 6-11)

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

Tuesdays, May 7 / May 14 / May 21 / May 28 from 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm (For ages 6-11) Let's explore the great outdoors at Riverside Park! Every day will be a new adventure. Get ready to spend ALL our time outdoors, so please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and snack. […]

$20 – $32

Family Nature Club Fishing Fun in West Bend

Spend the afternoon on the banks of Wells Lake in Ridge Run Park in West Bend with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie on a hook, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. We will try to catch and identify […]

Free

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

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

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