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.
Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fridays, June 7 - August 2 from 10-10:30am Ages 0 - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
07/05/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Forest Home Cemetery: 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Flag Collection at Forest Home Cemetery Before Memorial Day, SBK helped honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present. This time we'll […]
Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Fridays at 1pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Get ready to dance, sing, and move! This […]
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!)
Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
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) […]
In-Store Kids Workshops / Home Depot SE MKE 150 West Holt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
July 6, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm Salvation Army Community Center 8853 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI Wisconsin's largest sports card show featuring 130 dealers on 180 tables. Free pack of cards for kids. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Saturday July 6 from 10-11am 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 our ecosystem. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day July 6 - Sept 2, 2024 12550 120th Ave Kenosha WI Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border • 10 am - 7 pm 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 […]
Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]
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!)
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
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 […]
July 7: Brunch By the Beach, 10:00 AM -2:00 PM Join FLSP and the DNR for a relaxing brunch at Lakeshore’s pebble beach! There will be food, drinks, and music for folks of all ages to enjoy. DNR naturalists will be hosting a kid friendly activity and informational booth – and there will be a […]
It's time for the Greenfield Farmers Market! Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI Every Sunday from May-October 10 am - 2 pm 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 Picnic Time MKE!)
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 […]
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 […]
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day July 6 - Sept 2, 2024 12550 120th Ave Kenosha WI Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border • 10 am - 7 pm 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 […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
Join us on Sundays in July 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 […]
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures. 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 Break Time MKE!)
Monday, July 8th from 10:30-11:30 am at Eastcastle Place 2505 E Bradford Place Milwaukee WI Please meet at the lawn/gazebo entrance which is located on Bradford right by the corner of Bradford and Downer. Parking: Street parking is available on Bradford Place or Stowell Ave. Please allow some time to find parking. Your family will […]
BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
Monday, July 8: : Grades 1-2 from 1:30-2:30pm / Grades 3-6 from 3:00-4:00pm 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. Let's explore the sun by doing some science experiments! Participants will do experiments such as a solar oven, […]
Lake Park - 2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee, WI In 2024, Lake Park Friends is proud to present the 26th season of Musical Mondays. Presenter Jeff Bentoff has arranged another fantastic and diverse roster of talented musicians to make Monday a day to look forward to in the summer. The 8 free Monday concerts […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
Tuesdays, June 4th-July 31st @10-10:30am Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
Tuesday, July 9 from 4 - 5 pm For ages 6 - 11. Explore different themes through experiments, crafts, and more. Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Skyline Music Series - Tuesday Evenings July 9 - August 20 Skyline Music Series is located at the Selig-Joseph-Folz Amphitheater in Kadish Park, between North Ave and Reservoir Ave. 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: […]
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 […]
Lap & Open Swim Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is required. Two lap swim lanes will be available at all sites, except Gaenslen and Marshall. Open Swim and Lap Swim is first-come, first-served. Open Swim dates range from June 15 - Aug. 16 (please reference your specific class upon enrollment). Gaenslen […]
Wednesdays through July 31 from 10-10:30am Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
11:30am-1pm at the Riverfront Plaza Under the Old Bus Depot 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 Summer Music Time MKE!)
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd Delafield WI 53018 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 Ice Skating MKE!)
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!)
July 10 from 3:00-4:00pm at Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI Create your very own flipbook! No drawing experience is required; beginner and advanced drawers are welcome. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required, and space is […]
It's time for a party on a beach! Join Milwaukee Water Commons for our 10th annual We Are Water beachfront celebration on the shores of Lake Michigan. Don't miss this year's family friendly festivities with fun for everyone. Live music, dancing, and drumming with Ko-Thi and Panadanza! PLEASE NOTE: this year's event is at newly restored […]
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