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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.
Fall at the Farm Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha 7150 18th St Kenosha WIjerrysmithfarm.comFall at the Farm is happening now through Oct. 31 at Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha. Peep the colors, shop for decorations, pick pumpkins and devour fall treats. Plus, check out the petting zoo, bounce pads, hayrides, corn maze, climbing wall of trees, […]
HalloWings in Gazebo Park5602 Broad St Greendale WIgiftofwings.comGift of Wings will host HalloWings in Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village from Oct. 22-27. Carve a free pumpkin and leave it on display through Halloween to watch it glow with the other 500 spook-tacular pumpkins. There will also be games, music, food and beverages, free candy […]
October 25, 2024 at 4:30-7:30pm & November 19, 2024 at 9:30-11:30am Angela Caroll Photography is partnering with We Rock the Spectrum - Milwaukee to provide Sensory Friendly Photo Sessions! Anyone who comes in for a 2-hour Open Play session at We Rock can schedule a discounted photo session on the same day! Sessions are $30 […]
Join us at Sandy Knoll County Park in West Bend on October 25th for a thrilling Halloween dance party and glow run! The glow run will feature candy stations along the way, adding an extra element of excitement. Get ready for multiple costume contests and the talented DJ Lenny spinning his spooky tunes all night […]
Your stay in Sheboygan, WI during the spooky season wouldn't be complete without a kids Halloween party! At the BOO Harbor Kids Halloween Party at Blue Harbor Resort, kids will enjoy cookie decorating and crafts, plus a monster mash dance party and costume contest in our Peninsula Room! Resort guests can purchase the BOO Harbor […]
Join Friends of Old Falls Village Park as they create their first Halloween Spooky Walk in the park the evenings of Oct 23-26 starting at 5pm. Walk among lights, and the sounds and scares of Halloween. $10 per person donation goes to the park maintenance and improvements. Enjoy the park as you have never have […]
Friday, October 25, 20245:00 pm – 8:30 pmDiscovery World members are treated to a spooktacular night of fun and creativity! This includes museum-wide trick-or-treating, Halloween projects, activities, workshops, and costume contests! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
October 25 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 Have a SPOOKY time at our annual Halloween Hullabaloo celebration. First will be the trunk or treat on the southside parking lot. After, head to the gym to decorate your pumpkin and participate in fun activities. Everyone is encouraged […]
Friday, October 25 · 6 - 9pm Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI Celebrate with local music and food! Enjoy the ambience of The Domes at night and the Desert Dome decorated for the holiday. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Dates: October 23-26, 2024 Locale: Old Schoolhouse Park Details: Carve your pumpkin at home and bring it back before Wednesday, October 23! Music, food and beer tent each night from 6-9 pm. Entertainment: Wednesday: Pat McCurdy Join us for an entertaining evening with Pat McCurdy, known for his engaging performances and unique blend of humor […]
Thursday, September 26 - Sunday, November 3 Over 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns will light up the night! In the crisp fall air, stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and become immersed in dazzling lights and charming decorations. The intricately designed jack-o’-lanterns will look like pieces of art during the day and come to life at night […]
Calling ALL Milwaukee-area moms! Leave the little monsters at home and join us for a casual and spooktacular event presented by Babbling Babes MKE: Mummy's Night Out Friday October 25th at 7pm 3rd Street Market Hall in Downtown Milwaukee Costumes, cocktails/mocktails, and fun await - don't miss the most fang-tastic Halloween get together […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
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 […]
Recycled Percussion on October 25 at 7:30pm at Uihlein Hall 929 N Water St Milwaukee WI Experience high-energy “junk rock” music as international phenomenon Recycled Percussion takes Milwaukee by storm! Taking percussion to a whole new level, the band brings to the stage an interactive experience filled with comedy, music, thrilling staging, and of course, brilliant drumming […]
Experience the eras of Taylor Swift featuring Holly Marie - a tribute to Taylor Swift. A live band concert. TAYLOR AND THE ANTI-HEROES Laura Petersen and the Old Souls FRI, 25 OCT 2024 at 08:00PM CDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Visit Retzer Nature Center for our popular self-guided hike around Scarecrow Lane from September 21 - October 31! Open Daily, Sunrise - 10 pm *Free! Recommended for all ages. Enjoy the unique scarecrows displays and changing colors of autumn along the Blue Trail. Find the scarecrows on the west end of the Learning Center building, […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 9 am-Noon Fondy Market 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 2024 Market Season: EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 11th - June 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays July 6th - October 31st from 7:00am to 2:00pm LATE SEASON Saturdays November 2nd-16th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Please […]
We are open from 7:30 - noon every Saturday Morning from May 4th through October 26th. The farmers market sets up in the front parking lot of Brookfield Central High School, 16900 W Gebhardt Road. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
South Shore Park 2900 South Shore Drive Milwaukee WI The best of local in the best of locale. Nearly 25 years celebrating farm fresh and local food along the shores of Lake Michigan at the South Shore Park in Bay View, Milwaukee. JUNE 15 through OCTOBER 26, 2024 Saturdays 8:00am to Noon Please note: Dates […]
8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive 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 […]
The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is an open-air, producer-only public market that operates every Saturday, May through October 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 Farmers Market Time MKE!)
September 13 - October 27 Hours: 8 am – 7 pm / 7 days a week Join us at China Lights 2024 to celebrate Year of the Dragon with more than 40 larger-than-life light displays! The Dragon King, flower tunnel, and zodiac lanterns are just some of the highlights of this year’s event. Visitors will […]
Dress you and your family in your Halloween best and make your way through the store to get treats, candy, and more fun surprises! No need to bring a bag or bucket. We'll have free bags to give away with coloring materials available so you can decorate yours however you'd like! Bring the family out […]
Join us for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book with a matching craft and coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-6 years. Can't wait to see you and celebrate the Halloween season! October 12: Room on the Broom October 19: If You Give a Mouse a […]
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure on Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay! Join us for "Trick or Treat" presented by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay. Bring your little goblins and ghouls for a morning of trick-or-treating on October 26th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Our participating businesses along Silver Spring are […]
Annual Autumn Celebration Ready for some fall fun, friend? It’s time for pumpkins, tasty treats, and our Annual Autumn Celebration in Washington Park! Get your costumes ready (or come as you are), grab your friends and family, and enjoy the perfect autumn day filled with community vibes and fun for all ages! Here’s what’s in […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! East Troy Depot 2002 Church St East Troy WI 53120 The Regular Season will kick off on Saturdays only, starting April 13th. Sunday trains will be added on the first weekend in May, and Friday trains will be added on June 7th. All aboard […]
JJ's Pumpkin Patch Elkhorn WI Open Saturdays and Sundays! Now through 10/27/24 JJ's Pumpkin Patch is back for the 2024 season! Enjoy a variety of activities including a corn maze, kids play area, hay rides, barrel train rides, petting zoo, and Brueger Bees with honey products. Pumpkins will be available for purchase at $0.50/lb, with large […]
Autumn Harvest Fest – The Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St Mukwonago WI 53149 September 7 - October 27, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays only)Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins)This fun family event features apple picking, corn maze, laser tag, pumpkin patch, tractor-pulled hayrides, pony rides, the Smilin’ Barn Café and more. Whether you’re […]
Now through November 4, 2024 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 am to 5 pm The Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit is decorated for Halloween! Experience how Milwaukee residents at the turn of the 20th century celebrated the fall season. Free with admission. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Apple Barn Orchard & Winery W6384 Sugar Creek Rd Elkhorn WI applebarnorchardandwinery.com Apple picking, pumpkin patch perusing, fresh pie and cider, live music and – this one's for you, parents – wine tasting. The Apple Barn Orchard & Winery have the entire family in mind when it comes to fall festivities. Saturday October 12 at 10 AM […]
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 […]
Fall at the Farm Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha 7150 18th St Kenosha WIjerrysmithfarm.comFall at the Farm is happening now through Oct. 31 at Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha. Peep the colors, shop for decorations, pick pumpkins and devour fall treats. Plus, check out the petting zoo, bounce pads, hayrides, corn maze, climbing wall of trees, […]
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 October Planetarium Programs Wednesday 10/2 at 11:00am - Aurora: Lights of Wonder - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/9 at 11:00am - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/16 at 11:00am - Spooky Space - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/23 at 11:00am - […]
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 11am-12pm Please join 𝗠𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at our complimentary 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 for a 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬. Costumes are encouraged, but completely optional. PLUS there will be candy and giveaways for all Kids Corner attendees *while supplies last* 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘸: 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴 & 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 […]
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 […]
Fall Family Fun Day is coming to Foxtown Station in Mequon on Saturday, October 26th, from 11 AM to 3 PM! Bring the whole family for an autumn adventure packed with Hay Rides to our historic caves, bounce house excitement, pumpkin decorating, and so much more! And, of course, we’ll be pouring your […]
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Based on the series of books by Kimberly and James Dean, join First Stage for Pete the Cat – a hilarious, toe-tapping musical! Shows run from October 4 - November 3, 2024, at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center. Saturday, […]
October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th / 11:00am - 6:00pm Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd Waukesha WI We are excited to announce a brand new event coming this fall to the greater Milwaukee area, The Halloween Hoopla. Get ready for fun filled weekends at our family-friendly Halloween festival taking place at the Waukesha […]
HalloWings in Gazebo Park5602 Broad St Greendale WIgiftofwings.comGift of Wings will host HalloWings in Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village from Oct. 22-27. Carve a free pumpkin and leave it on display through Halloween to watch it glow with the other 500 spook-tacular pumpkins. There will also be games, music, food and beverages, free candy […]
Trick-or-Treat the Streich Family Wetlands! Dress up in costume and stop at the various candy stations throughout this trail system. This trail is ADA friendly. There will be games and other fun activities as well. Leashed dogs are welcome to attend, dress them up too! Please bring your own candy bag, there will be a […]
Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. 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: (Skate The Pettit MKE!)
Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 October Planetarium Programs Wednesday 10/2 at 11:00am - Aurora: Lights of Wonder - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/9 at 11:00am - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/16 at 11:00am - Spooky Space - $5.00/person Wednesday 10/23 at 11:00am - […]
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 […]
Start or extend your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin, only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and enjoy many new and fun-filled family […]
It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if you're handing out treats. Happy Halloween!
Come bounce, swing, run, and play at our All Ages Open Gym every Saturday! This is also a fun opportunity for kids to practice their gymnastics skills. Ages 1-5 with parent, ages 6+ parents may drop off (after signing in). Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. CHECK OUR FACEBOOK FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR […]
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 […]
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