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.
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl Milwaukee WI It's FREE! Join us at Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the basics of biking. We'll host three stations of activities: trail etiquette trivia, guided ride […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursdays in April & May from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: […]
Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr Cudahy WI Join us for a full moon period party for preteens to learn more about your period and how to deal with it! This event is for youth (grades 5 to 8) who have periods. Learn about menstrual cycle […]
FRIDAY, MAY 24 at 11 AM in Veterans Park Milwaukee Never Forget our fallen brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will be placing 27,316 flags this year representing Wisconsin’s killed in action from the Civil War through the present. With your help and the help of hundreds of […]
Birding event: Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society MAY 25, 2024 at 8:00 am Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free - for all levels of bird enthusiasts! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
05/25/2024 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 1615 S 22nd Milwaukee WI Filling Carts & Hearts at Friedens Community Food Center - Despensa De La Paz Friedens is Milwaukee's largest network of food centers and work to build community through nourishment. They have 4 locations and each year they serve 45,000 individuals and families in need […]
05/25/2024 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: South Shore Park Pavilion: 2900 S. Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI Now that the snow has melted and we can see the grass and beach again, we're faced with an unfortunate fact of life- litter happens and things can really pile up during the winter months. But that […]
May 25 & 26 On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]
May 25 & 26 On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]
Thursdays in April & May from 4:00pm - 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: […]
May 31 from 5 pm - 10 pm in the Bay View Neighborhood An art adventure in Bay View. Over 70 locations host 100s of artists and musicians. Check out the Rollout Bike Ride Scavenger Hunt, Food Truck Friday in Morgan Park, or one of the several Maker fairs happening. Also for music lovers, the […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
Milwaukee Highland Games Saturday June 1 2024 CROATIAN PARK – 9100 S 76th Street Franklin WI Highland Games 2024 Spectacular Bagpipe Bands Great Scottish Food Beautiful Highland Dancing See Working Sheepdogs in Action Watch Unique Athletic Events Sing & Dance at the Ceilidh Children’s area mini Highland Games Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI 53208 Bikes! Stop by the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the basics of Biking. We'll host three stations […]
Saturday, June 1 from 11 am - 2 pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Saturday June 1 is International Tabletop Games Day and we'll have games for you to play in our Community Room! All ages welcome!! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
05/05/2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM & 06/01/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 We are excited to return to Green Power Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00-2:30 pm to help get the garden ready for spring planting! Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program […]
WEST ALLIS A LA CARTE Sunday, June 2 from 11 am - 5 pm Downtown West Allis: Greenfield Ave from 70th - 76th Streets 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 West Allis A La Carte […]
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 at 11am – 5pm at Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St Milwaukee WI Let’s help end period poverty! Join us as we host our second annual period supply drive partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission, offering $.25 of Lakefront Brewery gift card credit for each individual disposable tampon or pad. Milwaukee Diaper Mission […]
June 3 & 4 The FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL...is a FREE event, with plenty of FREE parking! 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 Kite Fest Time MKE!)
June 3 & 4 The FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL...is a FREE event, with plenty of FREE parking! 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 Kite Fest Time MKE!)
FRI, MARCH 8 at 6:30pm / FRI, APRIL 12 at 6:30pm / FRI, MAY 10 at 6:30pm / FRI, JUNE 7 at 6:30pm Arts@Large Café 1100 S 5th St Milwaukee WI 53204 This Open Jam removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured […]
Elm Grove Movies In The Park Elm Grove's Friday Flicks are showing at the Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion, 13600 Juneau Blvd. The movies start at 8:30pm. June 7: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” June 21: “Wonka” July 12: “Elemental” July 26: “Kung Fu Panda 4” Aug. 9: “Migration” Please note: Dates and times are […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
Join us for Kids Club this week! This event is free with all supplies included! 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 Craft Time MKE!)
Saturday Evenings / Movie begins at Dusk The AMP at Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI The Movies in the Park is held on various Saturdays throughout the summer. The Family-Friendly movies will begin at dusk and is great fun for all ages. 2024 Scheduled (Subject to Change): June 8th: The Super Mario […]
Flowers for Ferdinand Tuesday June 11 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Create flower blossoms while listening to Ferdinand, the classic tale about a peaceful bull who just wants to stop and smell the flowers. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
June 11th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Milwaukee Diaper Mission 9600 S Franklin Dr Franklin, WI 53132 Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission Did you know... A third of families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy and 68% of families with children in Milwaukee […]
June 12 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm West Allis Public Library - Constitution Room (ground floor): 7421 W National Ave West Allis WI Making Mercy Mats for People Experiencing Homelessness On Wednesday, June 12th join Sunbeam Kids from 4:00-5:30 pm to assist the Mercy Mats volunteers at their regular weekly project preparing materials for sleeping mats […]
Reptiles of Wisconsin presented by Tatiana's Tiny Zoo at the St Francis Library Thursday June 13 from 1:30-2:00pm & 2:15-2:45pm A program for all ages! Meet reptiles & amphibians native to Wisconsin! Through hands-on education, the audience will learn what critters they can find right in their own backyard, and what makes them important to […]
Thursday June 13 from 2-3 pm at East Library 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Come dressed to dance and learn as we read a story, create a craft, and dance! Learn all about our friends the bees and how they help us pollinate. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
DIY Buttons and Library Card Lanyards Thursday June 13 from 2-4 pm Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Customize an ID tag by painting your own lanyard to safely stow your library card and create a pinback button to express your awesomeness! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
June 14th from 3 pm - 5 pm at Hoyt Park, 1800 N Swan Blvd Area #1 Wauwatosa WI Connect, Play, Learn, and Grow with the Milwaukee County Birth to 3 Team. Infants and toddlers and their families are invited to join us for interactive activities geared toward special education. This activity will promote the […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
Take it Outside Day on Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce St Milwaukee WI Take it Outside Day - Kayaking (For adults & teens) Our experienced instructors will host 3 learning stations: common kayaking strokes & movements, proper life-jacket fitting, & 20 minute guided kayaking […]
June 17th | July 22nd | August 12th | September 9th | Mondays 6pm Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N Britton Road Union Grove WI 53192 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 MKE!)
Town Food Truck Festival is back! Head to The Corners of Brookfield for a night of live music and delicious local food. Pet & kiddo friendly! *Every third Wednesday from May - September* DATES: Wednesday, June 19th Wednesday, July 17th Wednesday, August 21st Wednesday, September 18th TIME: 4:30pm – 8:00pm Admission is FREE! Please note: Dates and times […]
Let's Play Ball with Miracle League Baseball The Miracle League through the YMCA allows people of all ABILITIES play organized baseball. Players with diverse-ABILITIES dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases, just like their peers in standard baseball leagues. This is a great chance for our SBK kids who love […]
WED May 15 from 6pm-8:30pm & WED June 19 from 6pm-8:30pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI 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!)
Make Music Milwaukee Friday, June 21, 2024 | 4:00-5:00pm MCHS: 910 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive Make Music Milwaukee is part of Make Music Day, the worldwide music celebration held each June 21, the summer solstice. Featuring concerts, performances, music lessons, jam sessions and other musical events on streets, sidewalks, parks and public […]
Elm Grove Movies In The Park Elm Grove's Friday Flicks are showing at the Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion, 13600 Juneau Blvd. The movies start at 8:30pm. June 7: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” June 21: “Wonka” July 12: “Elemental” July 26: “Kung Fu Panda 4” Aug. 9: “Migration” Please note: Dates and times are […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
Join us for Kids Club this week! This event is free with all supplies included! 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 Craft Time MKE!)
Join us for a fun Saturday full of nature-themed activities at the Mequon Nature Preserve as part of MPM's annual BioBlitz! Join us 6/22 from 10 am to 3 pm for our BioBlitz celebration at Mequon Nature Preserve! BioBlitz brings together surveyors to see how many species they can discover in 24 hours. Families can participate […]
Riverwest Market Our mission is to make fresh, naturally grown, local food accessible to all. On any given Sunday, you can expect to find a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey and eggs, freshly made bread, sweet bakery items, hand crafted body care items, and heaping bouquets of flowers. Please note: Dates and […]
2024 Tunes on Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion June 25 - After Hours July 16 - Saturday June Band July 30th - Kaleidoscope August 13 - The Hungry Williams Band Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
June 28th from 10am - 12pm at Washington Park 1859 N 40th St Area #7 Milwaukee, WI Connect, Play, Learn, and Grow with the Milwaukee County Birth to 3 Team. Infants and toddlers and their families are invited to join us for interactive activities geared toward special education. This activity will promote the children's development […]
Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]
Stepping Stone Farms horse rescue, sanctuary and equine learning facility will be the featured nonprofit of the Milkmen game on Saturday night, June 29th. A portion of the game's ticket sales, 50/50 raffle, in-game ball toss, and other fundraising activities will help us continue our life-saving work of rescuing horses so they can help the […]
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