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.
Earth Day is a perfect time to show you care about the future of our planet with a one-day community project to keep Milwaukee beautiful with the 29thannual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup. Volunteer with the Zoo to help clean up and green up! Join on your own or coordinate a team of friends, family, or […]
May from 9:30am - 3:00pm A trip to the Zoo is better with Mom – who visits for FREE, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) See our animal moms like prehensile-tailed porcupine, Quinn, arriving in 2019.She’s been a mom to four offspring including current porcupette, male Guillermo. Visit […]
May 18th from 9:30am - 1:00pm Diversity is nature’s greatest strength. It should be ours too. This event highlights nature’s diversityand focuses on increasing our connection to both nature and community. The fun includes a game to guess how many species are found in an ecosystem and learning about animal artifacts from around the […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]
June 16 from 9:30am - 3:00pm A summer day at the Zoo is a treat! And even better, visit on Father’s Day, when dads receive FREE admission! (The parking fee and regular attraction fees still apply.) See animal dads like kudu Hasani and his offspring, female Chula. Born last summer, Chula and can be seen […]
June 30 from 9:30am - 3:00pm Military members and their families are invited to aday at the Zoo, as a “thank you” for their service and sacrifice. All military service members, veterans and their families receive free admission and parking. Tickets are required through local County Veterans Service Offices (CVSO), for immediate family, and limited […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition for Zoo fans. Stroll through the Zoo to enjoy delicious dishes from well-known restaurants, and groove to local and national entertainment performing […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition for Zoo fans. Stroll through the Zoo to enjoy delicious dishes from well-known restaurants, and groove to local and national entertainment performing […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition for Zoo fans. Stroll through the Zoo to enjoy delicious dishes from well-known restaurants, and groove to local and national entertainment performing […]
August 15-18, 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo (10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226) August in Milwaukee means A La Carte at the Zoo! Our popular food and music festival has become a summer tradition for Zoo fans. Stroll through the Zoo to enjoy delicious dishes from well-known restaurants, and groove to local and national entertainment performing […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]
Open May 18 through October 5, 2024 at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI Summer Exhibit – Dinosaur Discovery Stomp back in time to meet some of the most formidable predators from the past! Be astounded by full-size and scientifically-accurate animatronic displays — moving, breathing, spitting, and more. Touch and feel […]
Family Free Day – October 5, 2024 from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) To enjoy the vibrant colors of the trees, along with the animals, stroll through the outdoor areas […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI October 17 - October 20 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Zoo has become a must-see destination during the Halloween season. Enjoy more treats than tricks, and join in family-friendly activities like a Trick-or-Treat Trail to gather goodies, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, “Creatures of the Night” […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI October 17 - October 20 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Zoo has become a must-see destination during the Halloween season. Enjoy more treats than tricks, and join in family-friendly activities like a Trick-or-Treat Trail to gather goodies, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, “Creatures of the Night” […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI October 17 - October 20 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Zoo has become a must-see destination during the Halloween season. Enjoy more treats than tricks, and join in family-friendly activities like a Trick-or-Treat Trail to gather goodies, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, “Creatures of the Night” […]
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI October 17 - October 20 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Zoo has become a must-see destination during the Halloween season. Enjoy more treats than tricks, and join in family-friendly activities like a Trick-or-Treat Trail to gather goodies, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, “Creatures of the Night” […]
Family Free Day – November 2, 2024 & December 7, 2024 from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.) To enjoy the vibrant colors of the trees, along with the animals, stroll […]
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