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.
Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on your own spring garden by planting vegetable, herb or flower seeds in a pot to take home. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Tuesday, April 30, 6:15-7 pm at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Library Is your family up for the Egg Drop Challenge? Bring the whole family to see if you can create a container that protects an egg from cracking! Recommended for children 2 and up and their caregivers. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Friday, May 3 from 10:30-11:30 am at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Tuesday May 14 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the Bay View Library 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Stop by the library after school to try your hand at our Library Obstacle Course! Start the course in our Community Room and end with a scavenger hunt in the Children's Section. Please note: Dates […]
Thursday, May 16, 10:30 am-12 pm at the Bay View Library 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Stop by the library after school to try your hand at our Library Obstacle Course! Start the course in our Community Room and end with a scavenger hunt in the Children's Section. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Friday May 17 from 10:30-11:30 am at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Summer Reading Celebration Tuesday, June 4 from 12-7 pm Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading challenge with various life-size games like Connect Four, checkers, and Tic-Tac-Toe. Make your own button or two of your favorite book characters. Make your own Super Hero. Meet the Library mascot Browser the […]
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 […]
Summer Kick-off with Wacky Wheels Skating Monday, June 10 from 4:30-7:30 pm Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Kick-off Summer Reading with an evening of roller skating and ice cream! The MKE REC Wacky Wheels Skate Van will be on-site providing free roller skate rental for adults, teens and kids grades 4 and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Super Reader at the Playground Monday, June 24 & July 1 from 2-3 pm Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff at Whittier School Playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun STEAM Challenge. Mondays from 2:00-3:00 PM (June […]
Super Reader at the Playground Monday, June 24 & July 1 from 2-3 pm Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff at Whittier School Playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun STEAM Challenge. Mondays from 2:00-3:00 PM (June […]
Super Reader at the Playground Monday, June 24 & July 1 from 2-3 pm Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff at Whittier School Playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun STEAM Challenge. Mondays from 2:00-3:00 PM (June […]
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. […]
Super Reader at the Playground Monday, June 24 & July 1 from 2-3 pm Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff at Whittier School Playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun STEAM Challenge. Mondays from 2:00-3:00 PM (June […]
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