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.
Sunday, March 31 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Make exceptional memories with the ones you love as you enjoy a sensational brunch and fun Easter activities in The Pfister Hotel's newly renovated Grand Ballroom, including a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Celebrate in grand elegance with a brunch experience like none other. Please […]
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! / April 3 at 11:00am Explore fascinating eclipse stories--from long ago scariness--to amazing stories of discovery .It is built to be timeless — where each planetarium can add its own upcoming eclipses. There’s a fun interactive part to model both a total and annular eclipse. Experience the wonder 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: […]
Family Fun: Financial Literacy Night at Oak Creek Public Library on April 4, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm Join us for a night of finance fun for the whole family! Learn the basics of how to be smart with money in a fun and family-friendly way from a financial professional from Educator's Credit Union. This program is designed […]
APRIL 4 - 7, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. 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: […]
APRIL 4 - 7, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. 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: […]
Saturdays in April at 11:00am Explore the night sky with our friends from Sesame Street. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they take a trip to the Moon. Learn how the Moon differs from Earth and how to find the Big Dipper and North Star. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
Saturdays in April at 1:00pm This beautiful and historic program, produced by the Daniel Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates 400 years of telescope viewing. The program also examines the fascinating life and scientific accomplishments of Galileo. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please […]
APRIL 4 - 7, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. 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: […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
APRIL 4 - 7, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center The classic journey from servant to princess is given new life in Michael Pink’s interpretation of this family-friendly tale. 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: […]
Brookfield Public Library Indoor Solar Eclipse Streaming Rain or shine, the eclipse will be online. We will be streaming the NASA Web Broadcast. Please join us! When: Monday, April 8 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Where: Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N Calhoun Road Brookfield WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
On the Blue Planet / April 10 at 11:00am The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. How long has the Earth existed and what are the conditions that make it suitable for sustaining life? Why do penguins live in […]
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: […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class March 22 / April 12 & 26 / May 10 & 24 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our outdoor nature class. This free class is held at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center. […]
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 […]
Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Join us at the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club Open House! See the club operating in its full glory with all the layouts operating. We also have railroad-related items for sale and a large display of antique toy trains. This is a two-day event this […]
Saturdays in April at 11:00am Explore the night sky with our friends from Sesame Street. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they take a trip to the Moon. Learn how the Moon differs from Earth and how to find the Big Dipper and North Star. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature […]
THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 13 at 12:00pm & SUNDAY MAY 05 at 12:00pm The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most […]
Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Join us at the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club Open House! See the club operating in its full glory with all the layouts operating. We also have railroad-related items for sale and a large display of antique toy trains. This is a two-day event this […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
Dynamic Earth / April 17 at 11:00am This is a high-resolution full-dome production, narrated by actor Liam Neeson. The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems […]
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: […]
Earth Day Event: Our Violent Planet / Multiple Showings on April 20 Our Violent Planet is a full dome show that features some of the most catastrophic natural events our world will ever occur. We live out our lives on our planet's fractured crust "plates" that pull apart, collide, grind past each other, and even sink […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
A to Z Astronomy: From 3 to 103 / April 24 at 11:00am Explore the depths of space in a wild ride through the universe! Appealing to all ages, this family romp through the galaxies includes a roller coaster ride on our huge dome, a strange stop at a black hole by Mr. Shakespeare, a talking […]
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, APRIL 25TH FROM 7:30-10PM Join us at the Little Village Play Cafe for an adults only evening of artistic exploration on April 25th from 7:30-10pm! Learn how to block print with the wonderful Anneabel Gemme. Date & Time: April 25th from 7:30pm-10pm at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI […]
Joyful Mornings Nature Class March 22 / April 12 & 26 / May 10 & 24 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our outdoor nature class. This free class is held at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center. […]
Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th Admission Required. Great for All Ages! Blossom Fest is Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th with two shows each day, the first at 10:30 am and the second at 12:00 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Saturdays in April at 11:00am Explore the night sky with our friends from Sesame Street. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they take a trip to the Moon. Learn how the Moon differs from Earth and how to find the Big Dipper and North Star. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature […]
Saturdays in April at 1:00pm This beautiful and historic program, produced by the Daniel Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates 400 years of telescope viewing. The program also examines the fascinating life and scientific accomplishments of Galileo. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please […]
Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th Admission Required. Great for All Ages! Blossom Fest is Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th with two shows each day, the first at 10:30 am and the second at 12:00 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
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: […]
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 […]
APRIL 6 – MAY 5, 2024 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. […]
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