Milwaukee Family Arts & Entertainment Guide | Best Music, Theater & Art for Families

Discover the best of Milwaukee’s family-friendly arts and entertainment scene!

From live theater and musical performances to unique art installations and creative workshops, our curated guide features exciting events and activities that will inspire and entertain the whole family.

Whether you’re looking for a fun outing or a cultural experience, explore Milwaukee’s vibrant world of art, music, and theater right here.”

Jan

‘Broadway Skates’ Into Red Arrow Park This Weekend (FREE!)

January 16, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

The Marcus Performing Arts Center announced their new Broadway Skates! events at Red Arrow Park’s Slice of Ice this winter as part of the launch of the Milwaukee Theater District. Enjoy professional figure skating performances by Ice Theatre MKE and Wisconsin Figure Skating Club, a larger-than-life “show globe” photo-op, ice sculptures, costume contests, local DJs, specialty lighting and special...

Jan

“Lightfield” Art Installation Now Open in Cathedral Square Park

January 16, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

Cathedral Square is transforming into a spectacle of light this winter, thanks to a new art installation called “Lightfield“, on view through May 5th, 2023. The exhibition features eight geometric ground sculptures and 16 hanging lanterns suspended from the park’s trees. The installation was created by Ukrainian and Canadian artist duo HYBYCOZO, formed by artists...

Oct

Beyond Monet Opens This Weekend at the Wisconsin Center (2022)

October 19, 2022Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

Building on the global success of Beyond Van Gogh which has sold over 3 million tickets, producer Paquin Entertainment Group will open Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience presented by We Energies Foundation on Thursday, October 20 at the Wisconsin Center. The exhibition showcases more than 400 of Claude Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism—including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise and Poppies. Brought to...

Sep

Marcus Theatres Presents Family Films in Spanish This Month

September 12, 2022mkewithkidsArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

From September 15th through October 15th, Marcus Theatres announced it will feature blockbuster and family films in Spanish or in English with Spanish subtitles for Hispanic Heritage Month. The movies will run from September 16 to October 13 with a $5 per person admission. The lineup for Hispanic Heritage Month offers the community the opportunity...

Aug

Masterchef Junior Live! Coming to Milwaukee This September

August 26, 2022mkewithkidsArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

MILWAUKEE, WI (August 25, 2022) – TCG Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America have announced a 25+ city tour of 2022 MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!, which is making a stop in Milwaukee on September 17, 2022 at Marcus Performing Arts Center. Season Eight Winner, Liya, along with finalist Grayson and fan-favorites A’Dan and Molly will all hit the road with returning Host Mac Dassatti to serve...

Aug

How To Do ‘Sculpture Milwaukee’ With Kids (2023)

August 21, 2022Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

Sculpture Milwaukee brings world class art to Milwaukee again this year downtown, many along Wisconsin Avenue. Some sculptures from previous years are still on display, and this year’s collection features 7 new sculptures that use a range of materials and come from divergent backgrounds. This year’s exhibition is called “Nature Doesn’t Know About Us”, curated by...

Aug

Emmy-Winning Imagination Movers Coming to Bayshore This Weekend (FREE!)

August 8, 2022Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

Imagination Movers are known for their hit TV series seen worldwide on Disney+. Bayshore announced they are bringing the Emmy-winning rock band Imagination Movers to The Yard this Saturday, August 13th. Imagination Movers are known for their hit TV series seen worldwide on Disney+. In 2022, The Movers will celebrate their 20th birthday. The group began when...

Jul

‘Puppy Pals Live!’ Comes to Bayshore Next Week (Free!)

July 20, 2022Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

Bayshore will be hosting Puppy Pals Live! in The Yard next Tuesday, July 26th. Puppy Pals (as seen on America’s Got Talent) is a FREE family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Spectators watch as they lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks. The show is...

Apr

Spring Gallery Night 2022: Which Galleries to Visit With Kids

April 19, 2022Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

Gallery Night MKE is this weekend, April 22nd and 23rd. Photo from Instagram, @robbquinnmke Gallery Night MKE – an evening of gallery hopping and art viewing – returns Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, and some locations are especially family-friendly. This free, two-day art event offers visitors the opportunity to purchase original and local...

Mar

‘The Secret Garden’ Blooms at the Warehouse Art Museum Through May 27th

March 2, 2022Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater, Family Fun Hub

Photo from Instagram, @mackenzieinmilwaukee Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel, The Secret Garden exhibit at the Warehouse Art Museum offers visitors a refuge from Wisconsin’s gloom winter and early spring weather. The kid-friendly exhibit is an explosion of color, fantasy, and imagination waiting to be explored through paintings, drawings, works on paper, photographs, murals,...

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