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.”

Dec

All-New SHREK THE MUSICAL Coming to Milwaukee in March 2024

December 11, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC), along with Fifth Estate Entertainment and Round Room Live, announced Monday that an all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will begin a cross-country national tour that includes a stop in Milwaukee. Performances will take place Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30pm and Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00pm. Audiences can...

Sep

Free Saturday Classics Concerts Held at the Bradley Symphony Center

September 29, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

If you’re looking to immerse your family in the beauty of classical music, the Festival City Symphony’s Saturday Classics concert series is a must-visit. Held at the elegant Bradley Symphony Center, located at 212 W Wisconsin Ave in Milwaukee, these concerts are the perfect way to introduce both newcomers and seasoned symphony enthusiasts to the...

Sep

First Stage Announces Pay What You Choose Schedule (2023-24 Season)

September 13, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

The Milwaukee theater scene is as vibrant as ever, but it can be expensive to pay for tickets for the whole family. Luckily, First Stage last week announced their Pay What You Choose performances for select productions. Pay What You Choose tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a minimum suggested donation of $10 per...

Aug

New Movie Theater and Arcade Now Open at Bayshore (2023)

August 1, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

ACX Theater is coming to Bayshore. (Photo from ACX Theater in Nebraska.) GLENDALE, Wis. (Oct. 6, 2022) – BNebraska-based ACX Cinemas has officially opened their new location at BAYSHORE. The 42,951 square-foot space will be located 5750 N. Bayshore Drive, above the Rotunda at BAYSHORE. “We are so pleased to welcome ACX Cinemas and elevate the...

Jul

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Offering ‘Smart Start’ Music Classes This Winter (2024)

July 31, 2023Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

MKE With Kids is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music to spread the word about their offerings for kids and families. The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is offering their Smart Start classes again this winter for ages 0-4. Classes begin in February 5th, 2024. The Conservatory was the first institution in the...

Apr

Milwaukee Mural Tour: 10 Stunning Murals Your Kids Will Love

April 12, 2023mkewithkidsArt, Music, & Theater

Of all the ways to experience a city, wandering the streets to discover its vibrant murals may just be the most colorful! If you’re in Milwaukee, you’re in luck because this city is home to some of the most stunning and creative murals around. And what better way to explore them than with your kids...

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...

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