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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

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

Join in on the summer fun with Festivals of Cedarburg Strawberry Festival 2024 in historic downtown Cedarburg! We will be featuring Strawberry Alley filled with local strawberry items, family and kiddo friendly Art of Joy Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, kids rides, food trucks, Arts on the Avenue on Washington Ave. with […]

Free

Milwaukee’s Martin Drive Neighborhood Garden Events

Martin Drive Community Gardens 1335 N 46 St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

June 22nd & June 23rd from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  Martin Drive Community Gardens & Pavilion 1335 N 46th St 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 Garden Time MKE!) 

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Romeo & Juliet, Kinda, Sorta by Optimist Theatre

Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States +1 more

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: The PLAY’s The Thing: Theatre Games and Adventures by Optimist Theatre

Lincoln Park 1301 W. Hampton Ave., Glendale, WI, United States +1 more

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Another Midsummer Night’s Dream by Optimist Theatre

Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States +1 more

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Story Times

Story Time at Nugget Nation Brookfield

Nugget Nation MKE 12501 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI

Storytime with Julie and Playtime Storytime with Julie will start you week off right! Who love Books! We do and we are bringing storytime for all are nuggets! Come start your week off right with reading, crafts and play. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

$15

STEAM Lab – Wind Turbine Challenge at Oak Creek Public Library (Grades 1-6)

Oak Creek Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, United States

June 24th: Grades 1-2 from 1:30-2:30pm / Grades 3-6 from 2:30-3:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI  Work as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities. Wind turbines can be used to create electricity for a community. Let's learn the uses and science behind wind turbines […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Story Times

Sensory Story Time at The Bay View Community Center (Ages 0-5)

Bay View Community Center 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us each month for Storytime with Ms. Megan, from Milwaukee Public Library. In this class, Ms. Megan will read stories, lead in songs, and finish with a Sensory Activity inspired by the monthly theme! Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5. (Older siblings are always welcome!) Bay View Community Center’s will also […]

Free
Event Series Chill on the Hill 2024

Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park in Bay View Milwaukee

Humboldt Park Milwaukee 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View.  Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]

Free

Middle School Detective Social Club Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library (Grades 6-8)

Oak Creek Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, United States

June 26th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI  Enjoy socializing with other mystery fans at this detective social hour party. Participants will play detective/mystery games and trivia. Books and media in the mystery genre will also be on display and available for checkout. Light refreshments […]

Free

MPL’s Wonderfully Wild Wednesdays at Westlawn Gardens

Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave, Milwaukee

Wednesday, June 26 from 3-5 pm / Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring family activities and a chance to learn about summer reading with the Milwaukee Public Library. MPL card fines will be waived. […]

Free

Music at Burnham Pointe Park

Wednesday, June 26 from 6-8pm  Wednesday, July 17 from 6-8pm Burnham Pointe Park - 6039 W Burnham Street West Allis WI Let the rhythm move you and come on down to Burnham Pointe Park for an evening of FREE live music. While you enjoy the live music, your children can enjoy playing on the features […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Story Times

Storytime at HAWS Schallock Center for Animals Delafield (Ages 2-8)

HAWS Schallock Center for Animals W330 S1205 County Rd C, Delafield, WI, United States

Do you have a child ages 2-8 years old that enjoys animals and listening to stories? Then Storytime at Schallock is a perfect fit! Come to HAWS Schallock Center for Animals in Delafield to hear a story about an animal with that animal. A HAWS educator will lead this hour-long program for you and your […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Toons at Noon in Downtown Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Courtyard 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

June 6 - August 29 every Thursday at 12pm-1pm Catch some live music during your lunch hour MKE! PNC presents Tunes @ Noon every Thursday at 12pm-1p! Soak up some sun, and enjoy great live music starting June 6th! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

Free

Family Fun – Puzzle Race at Oak Creek Public Library (Ages 4-11)

Oak Creek Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, United States

June 27th from 1:30-2:30pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI  Gather the family for an afternoon of adventure and fun! Explore a new theme each week to inspire creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This program is geared toward children 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome). No registration is required. Please […]

Free

Milwaukee’s Sherman Park Summer Music Series

Sherman Park Milwaukee 3000 N Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Enjoy music, food trucks and family-friendly fun in Sherman Park every Thursday evening from June 6 through September 26 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm! A detailed schedule is on its way. Plan to attend and bring the whole family. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

Free

Falls Sunset Concert Series in Menomonee Falls

Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Join us to experience Menomonee Falls' top free, family-friendly live music event -- the Falls Sunset Concert Series!   Set in the scenic Village Park on the Milwaukee Tool Amphitheatre stage, right in Menomonee Falls Downtown, this series showcases a mix of local, regional, and national musical acts. Enjoy six concerts on the second and […]

Free

Summer Concert Series in Menomonee Falls

Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Set in the scenic Village Park on the Milwaukee Tool Amphitheatre stage, right in Menomonee Falls Downtown, this series showcases a mix of local, regional, and national musical acts.   Enjoy six concerts on the second and fourth Thursdays of June, July, and August.   The Beer Garden opens at 5:30 pm, featuring a selection of […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Milwaukee’s Martin Drive Neighborhood Summer Movie

Martin Drive Community Gardens 1335 N 46 St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Movie in the Martin Drive Neighborhood Milwaukee Movies Start At Dusk The west side neighborhood association holds its screenings in the neighborhood's Community Gardens, 1345 N 46th St. Info: martin-drive.org. June 21: “The Bad Guys” June 28: “Mary Poppins Returns” Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tosa Farmers Market

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

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) […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: The PLAY’s The Thing: Theatre Games and Adventures by Optimist Theatre

Lincoln Park 1301 W. Hampton Ave., Glendale, WI, United States +1 more

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet (One Woman as Everyone) by Optimist Theatre

Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Mini Fest at Zócalo Food Truck Park Milwaukee

Zócalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St, Milwaukee, United States

Zócalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St Milwaukee WI 53204 Sunday June 30 from 11 am - 3 pm Admission: FREE (Mini-Workshops require paid tickets, ranging from $4 to $10 each) Looking to get creative this weekend? Head to Zócalo Food Truck Park for an art making party! Learn, make, and create together in hands-on […]

Free

Mini Fest at Zócalo Food Truck Park Milwaukee

Zócalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St, Milwaukee, United States

Zócalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St Milwaukee WI 53204 Sunday June 30 from 11 am - 3 pm Admission: FREE (Mini-Workshops require paid tickets, ranging from $4 to $10 each) Looking to get creative this weekend? Head to Zócalo Food Truck Park for an art making party! Learn, make, and create together in hands-on […]

Free

Event Series Chill on the Hill 2024

Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park in Bay View Milwaukee

Humboldt Park Milwaukee 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View.  Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]

Free
Event Series 4th of July 2024

Greendale’s Family 4th Fest

Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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 Time for the 4th MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 Live Music Events

Toons at Noon in Downtown Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center Courtyard 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

June 6 - August 29 every Thursday at 12pm-1pm Catch some live music during your lunch hour MKE! PNC presents Tunes @ Noon every Thursday at 12pm-1p! Soak up some sun, and enjoy great live music starting June 6th! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

Free

Milwaukee’s Sherman Park Summer Music Series

Sherman Park Milwaukee 3000 N Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Enjoy music, food trucks and family-friendly fun in Sherman Park every Thursday evening from June 6 through September 26 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm! A detailed schedule is on its way. Plan to attend and bring the whole family. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

Free

Pewaukee Gators Water Ski Show

Lakefront Park - Pewaukee 222 W Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, WI, United States

Looking for some free, family fun this summer? The Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club can help! Come on out to see your fast, flashy and high-flying Pewaukee Gators at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee every Thursday night, as the club celebrates its 40th anniversary! WHAT: Free water ski show WHEN: Every Thursday night, through Labor Day […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Independence Day

West Allis Independence Day Concert and Fireworks

West Allis Athletic Complex 11601 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, United States

INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT AND FIREWORKS Thursday, July 4 from 7:30 pm - 10 pm West Allis Athletic Complex 11601 W Lincoln Ave Milwaukee WI 53227 The West Allis Athletic Complex is located on 117th Street and Cleveland Avenue in West Allis WI  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

Free
Event Series 4th of July 2024

Greendale’s Family 4th Fest

Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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 Time for the 4th MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tosa Farmers Market

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

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) […]

Free
Event Series 4th of July 2024

Greendale’s Family 4th Fest

Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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 Time for the 4th MKE!)

Free
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Summer Night Movie in Veterans Park Milwaukee

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

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Night Movie in Veterans Park Movies Start At Dusk Gift of Wings and Milwaukee County Parks are excited to announce the Free Summer Night Movie Series in Milwaukee's Veterans Park! Bring your blankets and chairs out to Milwaukee's Veterans Park and enjoy this family friendly movie! Gift of Wings will be […]

Free
Event Series Sunday Family Fun Day!

Sunday Family Fun Day at Northwestern Mutual Community Park Milwaukee

Northwestern Mutual Community Park 639 E. Summerfest Place, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Four Northwestern Mutual FREE Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE with Kids at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park The schedule and theme for each event in the series is as follows: June 9 – Summerfest  July 7 – Family Health and Wellness August 4 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) September 22 – Performing Arts […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Riverwest Farmers Market Milwaukee

Riverwest Neighborhood Milwaukee E Center St & N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet (One Woman as Everyone) by Optimist Theatre

Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free

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