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.
Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Hoppy Easter St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, April 26th for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Hoppy Easter! - $5 per person - Kids 3 years and younger swim […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
WORK PLAY EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, […]
at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Special Event ART IN THE GREEN April 27 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Presented by Friends of the Domes Admission is FREE for Friends of the Domes members, and no advance tickets are necessary (just show up with your membership card and […]
Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]
Getting ready for a trip with a little one? Anxious about navigating airport security, boarding a plane with your child, or installing a car seat or CARES harness? MKE is here to help! We are hosting our first-ever MKE Family Travel Night on April 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and it’s FREE! Experts from TSA, Delta, JetBlue, […]
at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Special Event ART IN THE GREEN April 27 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Presented by Friends of the Domes Admission is FREE for Friends of the Domes members, and no advance tickets are necessary (just show up with your membership card and […]
Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]
Starting March 3rd and continuing on the Last Sunday of Every Month at 2pm Brumder Mansion 3046 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Bring the family and have some magical fun at The Brumder Mansion. Hosted by Magicians & Comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers. Doors open 20 minutes before […]
Join us on Sundays in April from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Every Tuesday in April from 10:00am - 11:30am It's play hour time! Build community while enjoying story time, sensory play and crafts ideal for ages 18 months and older however- all ages are welcome. This is a free community event! Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Every Tuesday in April from 6:15pm - 7:15pm Make recycled art projects, participate in STEAM based activities and tinker with all of our fun bits and pieces. Drop off tinker class / 4 years old+ / Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 Gardening Time MKE!)
Family Fun: Story Telling Night at Oak Creek Public Library on May 2, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm Calling all actors and storytellers! Enjoy an evening telling different stories with props, felt cut outs, and puppets at various stations. There will also be story-related crafts. This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]
MPS Biennial Music Festival Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 pm at the UWM Panther Arena Milwaukee WI The Biennial Music Festival has been part of the MPS music program since 1924. To honor the 100th year of the festival, we will feature drum lines, world drumming, bands, choirs, orchestras, and our modern band students as […]
April 1st, April 2nd, May 3rd from 7:00am-6:00pm at the Mukwonago YMCA 245 E Wolf Run Mukwonago WI School’s Out, so let’s have fun at the Y! The Mukwonago YMCA offers safe, quality care for your child when school is closed. Games, sports, swimming, arts & crafts, and more keep kids learning, moving, and having fun […]
Friday, May 3rd at Oak Creek PAEC 6pm - Enchanted 8pm - Journey To The Center Of The Earth Join us for a night of new worlds unlike those we ever dreamed of with this double feature! Grab a seat in one of our theatre chairs, bring a blanket and wear your coziest pajamas! Get […]
Saturday, May 4 at 11 am & 4 pm Welcome to TTP Academy's 36th Annual Recital Spectacular, "The Toy Box." This creative showcase will explore all types of childhood toys and the memories they evoke through the world of dance. Dancers will perform Classical Ballet & Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap and Hip Hop Rhythms […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
Join us for a delightful Mommy and Me Art Class where parents and children can unleash their creativity together! In this interactive session, parent and child will embark on a colorful journey of crafting confetti vases adorned with glitter and gems. After creating the dazzling vases, we will then dive into crafting beautiful flowers to […]
May 4th from 10-11am / All Ages 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 Play Time MKE!)
Saturday, May 4 at 11 am & 4 pm Welcome to TTP Academy's 36th Annual Recital Spectacular, "The Toy Box." This creative showcase will explore all types of childhood toys and the memories they evoke through the world of dance. Dancers will perform Classical Ballet & Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz & Tap and Hip Hop Rhythms […]
May 4th from 11:30am-1pm 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 Play Time MKE!)
May 4 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th Street Wauwatosa WI 53226 Join us for a fun and educational Safety Around Water Day! During this FREE event, your child will participate in activities and exercises led by YMCA staff designed to teach basic water safety skills that help reduce the risk […]
May 4th from 1:30-2:30pm 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 Play Time MKE!)
May the Fourth Star Wars Spelling Bee at the Science and Surplus Store 6901 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI from 7:00pm - 9:30pm May the Fourth be with you...because that's the only way you'll be able to spell Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek* during our Annual Star Wars Spelling Bee! Join us for this free public […]
Carney Performing Arts Center at Pius XI High School 135 N 76th St Milwaukee WI The Milwaukee Festival Brass will conclude its 38th Season in epic fashion with an all-Star Wars themed concert titled ”May The Fourth Be With You.” The program will be filled with the iconic music of John Williams and other composers […]
Join us on Sundays in May from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. […]
Tuesday, May 7th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell St Branch 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI This event is FREE but space is limited. Please Register in advance. Stories of food, cultural delicacies, cooking disasters, mouth-watering meals, and tradition! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. […]
Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. 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 Gardening Time MKE!)
May 8 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm A fundraiser for Washington Park Wednesdays. 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: (Let's Go See Some Live Music MKE!)
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
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 Mom Time MKE!)
Fridays, April 12 & May 10 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Need an evening without the kids? Kids Night Out is for young people grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parent(s) to enjoy an evening out while the kids have an awesome time at the […]
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
Kids Cooking Class SATURDAY May 11 from 9-11 AM | MAGGIANO’S MILWAUKEE Maggiano's Little Italy 2500 North Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI Maggiano’s Little Italy is known for its Italian cuisine but this time the restaurant is giving the opportunity to kids to learn how to prepare a chocolate dessert and make a craft. Adults must buy […]
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 Mom Time MKE!)
Join us in celebrating Spring in Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 11th with a free family orientated party in the park. Our favorite community partners will be joining us with fun crafts, snacks, and community resources. Waterway Restoration Partnership to show the different phases of the restoration that are happening in our waterways. Milwaukee Public […]
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
"Community of Voices- 30th Anniversary Concert" a Milwaukee Children's Choir All-Choir Concert, featuring Introductory Choir, Preparatory Choir, Intermediate Choir, Lyric Chorale and Milwaukee Youth Chorale. 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: (Let's Go See Some Live […]
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of […]
Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation: Mitchell Park Domes Sunday - 9:00am - 4:00pm (last entry at 3 pm) The Domes are celebrating Mother’s Day with a few special offerings: The first 50 visitors will receive a special Domes pin. The first 100 mothers who visit the Gifts Under […]
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