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 2024 Community Events

Local Author Spotlight Featuring Charm Joy Der at Nugget Nation in Brookfield

Nugget Nation MKE 12501 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI

    Local Author Spotlight Featuring Charm Joy Der WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU MADE A YOUNG CHILD'S DAY BY REMINDING THEM THAT THEIR HAPPINESS TRULY MATTERS? FROM A LOVING SMILE TO PLAYING WITH FRIENDS, MY HAPPINESS COUNTS TAKES CHILDREN ON A FUN COUNTING JOURNEY THAT RAISES THEIR AWARENESS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DISCOVERING […]

Free – $30
Event Series Havenwoods State Forest 2024

Nature Craft: Prairie Origami at Havenwoods State Forest Milwaukee

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

NATURE CRAFT: PRAIRIE ORIGAMI Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Havenwoods State Forest  Join us for a paper crafting session inspired by Wisconsin prairie wildlife - let's explore nature through art together! Guided by an Educator, craft beautiful paper creations of animals and insects on the prairies. Open to adults and […]

Free

Kids Kickoff to Summer in Cedarburg

Cedar Creek Park N54W5900 Portland Road, Cedarburg, WI, United States

Join us as we celebrate the start of summer! There will be bounce houses, glitter tattoo painting, balloon twisting, food, and more!

Free

MPL Summer Kickoff at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

MPL Summer Kickoff Saturday, June 8 from 10 am-1 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Gather the whole family for a summer reading and learning kickoff featuring hands-on activities for kids and teens and special exhibits. Experience hands-on fun with Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Discovery World, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Milwaukee Public […]

Free

Fairy Fest at Riveredge Nature Center

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

For one day each year, Riveredge becomes extra magical… and that day is Fairy Fest! We are celebrating the mythology, lore, and the flying beings that inhabit Riveredge. Robbie the Gnome, Bigfoot, fairies, minpins, and reedgivers; butterflies, dragonflies, fairy shrimp- let’s see who visits! Activities will include: – Storytelling – Making your own flower crowns, […]

$10 – $15
Event Series MPM Soref Planetarium 2024 Shows

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
Event Series MPM Soref Planetarium 2024 Shows

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 2024 Racine Zoo Happenings

Zoorific Saturday at the Racine Zoo

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

Saturday May 18 from 10am – 4pm Bring the whole family to enjoy a Zoorific Saturday! Enhance your Zoo experience with fun crafts, exciting games, and more hands-on activities all day long. Stop by stations with Zoo staff ready to educate guests about our amazing animals and their wild counterparts. Endangered Species Day Saturday May […]

$60 – $80
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Art 64 in the Wauwatosa Village

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

  ART 64 is an interactive two-day bracket-style painting tournament, highlighting diverse, nationwide artists and local businesses. In four rounds, artists are paired to go head-to-head and given 60 minutes to create a work of art on a predetermined theme on canvas. The public is invited to watch both in-person and virtually as the paintings come […]

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
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Drag Queen Story Hour at Colectivo on Prospect Milwaukee

The Back Room at Colectivo Prospect 2211 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

  Saturday, June 8th @ 10:30am / The Back Room @ Colectivo:  2211 N Prospect Ave Milwaukee WI Enjoy kid-friendly, progressive titles read by a local queen in a positive & welcoming environment. This event is FREE to attend and will be inside at our Prospect cafe in the Back Room. Bring a blanket to […]

Free
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Southridge Mall Kids Corner Presents Puppy Pals Live

Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious complimentary presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Wesley Williams leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as […]

Free

June Planetarium Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]

$5

City of Glendale’s Touch a Truck Event

Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community Park

Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! Join us for The City of Glendale's 2024 Touch a Truck Event!     Does your child show interest in BIG trucks and emergency response vehicles?!? Join us at this interactive family friendly event at Richard E. Masklowski Community Park in Glendale!   * Saturday , June 8th 2024* 11:00 a.m. […]

Free

Summer Camp Open House at the Tri County YMCA

Tri County YMCA N84W17501 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Get ready for a great summer! During our FUN pre-camp meet & greet, we'll give tours of our camp areas and introduce you to the exciting things our campers will be doing. Our awesome camp staff will be ready to answer all your questions. We can't wait to meet you!

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Floofers and Flowers at Ope Brewing Company West Allis

Ope Brewing Company 6751 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

This will be a family friendly event including:● Silent auction● Face painting● Local food and vendors● Crafting for children, and more! Its going to be a blast for all ages! We hope to see you at Ope! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Tosa Greek Fest at Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Church

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2160 Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa

Tosa Greek Fest JUNE 7-9, 2024  Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Church Near 76th & North Avenue OPA! 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 Greek Fest Time MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 South Suburbs

Southridge Mall Kids Corner Presents Puppy Pals Live

Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious complimentary presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, the spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Wesley Williams leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as […]

Free

June Planetarium Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]

$5
Event Series Wehr Nature Center 2024 Activities

Pop-Up Nature at Wehr Nature Center

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

June 08 from 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm Join us as we celebrate nature’s superheroes, the pollinators, during National Pollinator Week.  Together we will find out what pollination is, how pollination happens, and what the superhero duties of a pollinator are.We will read the story “Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate,” written by […]

$12
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
Event Series 2024 StorySlams

Pridefest Youth StorySlam at Milwaukee (Ages 12-19)

Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, June 8 from 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm at Pridefest Youth Area- Henry W Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) 200 N Harbor Dr Milw WI Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members connect and share true, personal stories related to the theme, told without props or notes. Come just to listen – or […]

Free

James and the Giant Peach by Bombshell Theatre Company

Bombshell Theatre Company 700 Wall St, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Bombshell Theatre Company 255 S Water St Milwaukee, WI 53204 Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Sat 08 Jun 2024 07:00P - 08:00P Sun 09 Jun 2024 02:00P - 03:00P Great for kids (and nostalgic adults)! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down […]

$13 – $22
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. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]

$20 – $70

Water Lantern Festival Milwaukee Lakefront

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

Milwaukee Water Lantern Festival  at Veterans Park 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr Milwaukee, WI Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met […]

$30

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