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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.

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Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium March 2024

Spring Break Schedule at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

March 25-29 from 11:00am - 2:00pm Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program for all ages. We are currently giving FREE eclipse […]

$5
Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium March 2024

Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time / March 29 at 1:00pm This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of the pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. They used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge inherited by the predecessor cultures to find the capital of their empire: Tenochititian. Vibrant colors, shapes and sounds […]

$5
Event Series RootedMKE 2024 Events & Activities

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Lyla In The Loop at Rooted MKE (Ages 4-8)

Rooted MKE 5312 W Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturdays, March 2 / 9 / 16 /30 from 9:00am - 10:00am at Rooted MKE 5312 W Vliet St Milwaukee WI Join us at Rooted MKE for a unique Saturday morning experience with our ' Rooted Saturday Morning Cartoons & Cereal' series! Every Saturday, families are invited to enjoy the delightful PBS KIDS show 'Lyla […]

$5

Airplane Egg Drop in Grafton

Grafton High School 1950 Washington St, Grafton, WI, United States

Mark your calendars for our annual AIRPLANE EGG DROP and register today. Come join us for an EGGcellent time watching THOUSANDS of eggs drop from an airplane and then collect all you can fit in your basket! Find one of 10 GOLDEN EGGS to win special giveaway prizes. For added fun, we have doubled up […]

Free

Spring Egg Hunt at Riveredge

Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

Join us for a special egg hunt event, Riveredge style! Families are invited to hike ~1 mile trail while children encounter stations to gather eggs from. Our eggs are filled with candy-free, nature inspired objects- some include tickets, which can be redeemed for a prize of your child’s choice. After your hike, enjoy the springtime […]

$5 – $10
Event Series 2024 Events & Activities at the Racine Zoo

Eggstravaganza at the Racine Zoo

Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

Saturday, March 30 from 10:00am - 4:00pm Gather the little ones and enjoy an Easter-themed day to put a little "spring" in your step! Be sure to bring your own basket for our candy hunt! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

$20 – $70

Germantown Easter Egg Hunt

Firemen's Park W162N11870 Park Ave, Germantown, WI, United States

Hop on over to Firemen's Park in Germantown for the 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring an Easter basket or bucket to collect eggs. This event is FREE and for ages 1-7.  In case of inclement weather, please call 262-250-4711 for updates. Children are divided into age categories: Ages 1-3, Ages 4-5, Ages 6-7. This […]

Free

Barnes and Noble Storytime at BAYSHORE

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

Join Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE for spring themed story time and activities! 

Free

Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Bunny Basket at Vibez Creative Arts Space

Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity at our Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Bunny Basket event! Let your child's imagination run wild as they paint their very own wooden bunny basket to use for Easter egg hunts or as a cute decoration. This in-person event will be held at 5706 N Centerpark Way in Glendale, […]

$20
Event Series Deep Lake Future Immersive Art Playground

Deep Lake Future Immersive Art Playground at Var Gallery Milwaukee

Small Works Gallery 700 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Deep Lake Future is an immersive adventure created by Milwaukee-based multimedia production studio FuzzPop Workshop.​  The experience transports visitors of all ages to a surreal underwater future in which invasive species have overrun the Great Lakes ecosystem. Join an expedition to explore interactive sculptural elements, hidden passageways, state-of-the-art projection mapping, and a 3D soundscape. Deep Lake […]

$10 – $40
Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium February 2024

Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! At the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! / Saturdays in March at 1:00pm Explore fascinating eclipse stories--from long ago scariness--to amazing stories of discovery .It is built to be timeless — where each planetarium can add its own upcoming eclipses. There’s a fun interactive part to model both a total and annular eclipse. Experience the wonder […]

$5

Party for Kids: Wooden Egg at Vibez Creative Art Space

Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity at our Paint Party for Kids: Wooden Egg event! Let your child's imagination run wild as they paint their very own wooden egg to use for Easter egg hunts or as a cute decoration. This in-person event will be held at 5706 N Centerpark Way in Glendale, so mark […]

$10
Event Series 2024 Easter Events & Activities

Easter Brunch at The Pfister

The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday, March 31 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Make exceptional memories with the ones you love as you enjoy a sensational brunch and fun Easter activities in The Pfister Hotel's newly renovated Grand Ballroom, including a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Celebrate in grand elegance with a brunch experience like none other.  Please […]

$29 – $89

Easter Sunday Buffet at Bavarian Bierhaus

Bavarian Bierhause

We hope you and the family will join us for our Easter Sunday Buffet. Help yourself to all you wish: Scrambled Eggs, Omelet Station, Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Baked Ham with Cinnamon-Orange Glaze, Lemon Pepper Baked Cod, Chicken Thighs in Pesto Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Selection, Salad Bar and Sweets Bar Includes: […]

$36

Event Series Southwest YMCA 2024 Events

School’s Out Fun Day at the West Suburban YMCA (Ages 4-12)

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

April 2nd from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa, WI  Ages 4-12: $40/Members, $50/Program Participants. School’s Out, so let’s have fun at the Y! All day activities to keep your child learning, moving, and having fun. Please bring a water bottle, a bag lunch, swimsuit and towel.  […]

$50

Easter Egg Hunt in Jackson

Jackson Park 3500 W. Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for the Jackson Park & Rec Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 4th (rescheduled from March 23rd due to weather) at Jackson Park! The bunny will be brought in by the Jackson Fire Department at 5:30pm and the hunt will start at 6pm SHARP. This event is sponsored by the Jackson Pet Hospital […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Area 2024 Indoor Events

Midwest Gaming Classic 2024 at the Baird Center Milwaukee

Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Midwest Gaming Classic, America’s largest event dedicated to retro gaming, from April 5th to 7th at the Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI.  Milwaukee is set to host the Midwest Gaming Classic, America’s largest event dedicated to retro gaming, from April 5th to 7th at the Baird Center. This weekend-long extravaganza promises over 10,000 […]

$60 – $175
Event Series Washington Park Fishing Club

UEC Washington Park Catch and Release Family Fishing Day

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

UEC Catch & Release - Family Fishing | April 6 | 9:30am - 11:00am | Washington Park  What a catch! Bring friends and family to learn the basics of fishing in the pond of Washington Park. Fishing licence required for anyone over the age of 16 wishing to fish. All Ages! Please note: Dates and […]

$8 – $10

Baby Animal Day at the Menomonee Falls Village Market

North Middle School N88W16801 Main Street, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Help support the Menomonee Falls Village Market by participating in our Baby Animal Photo Booth. For a $20.00 donation, you and your family will have 10 minutes to snuggle with, and photograph, all of the baby animal fun! Bring your own camera or phone and take all of the pictures you want! This is a […]

$20

Mom Guilt Tapping Workshop at North Shore Wellness Collective

North Shore Wellness Collective 4927 N Lydell Avenue, Mequon, WI, United States

Do you ever feel the weight of “mom guilt” pulling you down? You’re not alone. Many mothers struggle with this persistent feeling, even when they’re doing their absolute best.⁣ What if you could transform that guilt into self-compassion and inner peace? Creating more quality time instead of spending that time worrying. ⁣ ⁣ Join us […]

$30
Event Series Riveredge Pancake Breakfast

Riveredge Pancake Breakfast

Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with all you can eat pancakes held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes along with pure maple syrup (with optional pickle!), a serving of ham, coffee, […]

$12 – $15
Event Series Cinderella 2024

Cinderella Performed By The Milwaukee Ballet

Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Event dates: 4/4/2024 7:30pm - 4/5/2023 7:30pm - 4/6/2024 2:00pm - 4/6/2024 7:30pm - 4/7/2024 at 12:30pm - 4/7/2024 at 6:00pm The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. Delight in fairy godmothers, glass slippers, and a pumpkin carriage that all conspire to deliver […]

$46 – $160
Event Series Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2024 Events

Solar Eclipse Viewing at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

Monday, April 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Great American Eclipse will offer a rare opportunity for viewers to witness a total eclipse of the sun, which happens when the new moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This extraordinary eclipse will cross the entirety of the United States and […]

$20 – $40

Kids Free Fishing Clinic in West Bend

Regner Park 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI, United States

Worth the drive!     Learn to fish and explore techniques, equipment, safety, fish identification, and more at this FREE event. No pre-registration necessary, come when you can and stay as long as you'd like!     Fishing equipment and bait is provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Children 15 and under […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Deer District

Doggy Day at the Deer District Milwaukee

Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Doggy Day returns to Deer District! What has quickly become a favorite event for wonderful dog lovers, Doggy Day at Deer District directly helps our local pups in need. This event is free for the public to attend and will include around 60 - 70 local vendors, local food trucks, beverages &  entertainment prizes & […]

Free

Kid Boogie Down Season Finale Dance Party at The Bavarian Bierhaus

The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale, WI, United States

It's the last dance party of the season! Join us one last time before we break for the warm weather! Live music/video show by DJ lukewarm complete with lights, lasers, and bubbles. Each child with paid admission will receive a complimentary "egg" filled with candy. FIVE lucky children will win a special SWAG BAG of […]

$5 – $10

Sensory Playground at Good Hope Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, April 13 from 1-2 pm at Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Enjoy an hour of sensory play with various materials such as rice, bubble wrap and more! Location: Conference Room Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free
Event Series Harley-Davidson Museum 2024 Events

Milwaukee Day Celebration at the Harley Davidson Museum

Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee Day at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum is back and better than ever! Come to the museum campus for a day to celebrate all things MKE, the city who made us who we are today. Immerse yourself in Harley-Davidson's storied heritage as you wander through the halls of the museum, marveling at the craftsmanship […]

$4.14
Event Series 2024 Danceworks

Celebrate 414 Day at Danceworks Milwaukee

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

We’re Celebrating 414 DAY with Classes for ONLY $4.14! 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 414 Day MKE!)

$5 – $15

Book ‘Snuggler’ Story Time at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee

Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

DATES/TIMES:  Friday, March 29 at 10:30 am & Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 pm LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee 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 Museum Story Time MKE!)    

$10 – $35

Porch Play Hosted by Pink Umbrella at St Francis Children’s Center

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

If your child/children with special needs loves theatrics, drama, reenactment, or being the life of the party, please join us for Porch Play where Pink Umbrella brings the stage to the community with props and storylines. This is a family friendly activity, and neurotypical siblings are welcome!

Free

MOMS Club Open House Playdate at A Kid At Heart Play Cafe

A Kid At Heart Playland W188N10707 Maple Road, Germantown, WI, United States

Connect with local moms and kids and enjoy a fun morning at A Kid at Heart Playland in Germantown. This is a great opportunity to see what MOMS Club is all about and chat with members. We will have snacks available, and the admission price is discounted to $8.50/child.

$8.50

Babbling Babes: The Motherload Workshop at Le Village Brewers Hill

Le Village Brewers Hill 301 E Reservoir Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Babbling Babes, Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner Melissa Etzler @tapwithmelissa, and our Milwaukee With Kids Editor and Certified Parent Coach Liz Brown @coachlizbrown, are excited to collaborate and bring you this workshop where we’ll do a deep dive on how to lighten our unique motherloads.   You can’t deny you’re feeling overwhelmed, unseen, misunderstood, and/or defined […]

$25

Earth Day Gardening for Good: Hoop House Helpers

Maglio Tomato Building 4287 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

April 20th at 9:30 am - 11:30 am Maglio Tomato Building, 4287 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Join Kids Impact Community to help Groundwork Milwaukee prepare their gardens at the urban farm “hoop houses” in Glendale! Volunteers will cultivate, plant, water, and harvest fresh produce such as tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and kale that […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Pier 290 Events

A Balloon Adventure with the Lake Geneva Santa Cruise

Pier 290 / Gage Marina 1 Liechty Dr, Williams Bay, United States

April 11th-21st Boat Showroom at PIER 290: 1 Liechty Drive Williams Bay WI  (departs from Gage Marina/Pier 290 Restaurant) Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unbelievable Balloon Adventure! From Santa Cause, the super-charity that we partner with during Santa Cruise, comes a brand-new, family-friendly event, the Balloon Adventure! Enter into the land of Oz […]

$20 – $30
Event Series The Wizard of Oz at Menomonee Falls High School

The Wizard of Oz at Menomonee Falls High School

Menomonee Falls High School N80W14350 Titan Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Step into the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" at Menomonee Falls High School! Join us for an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road filled with beloved characters, mesmerizing music, and dazzling dance numbers. Secure your tickets now for a night of enchantment and dazzling performances.

$15

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