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.

Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

Free

Dinosaur Discovery at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$4

Dinosaur Discovery at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$4

Dinosaur Discovery at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$4

A la Carte at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$18 – $20

A la Carte at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$18 – $20

A la Carte at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$18 – $20

A la Carte at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$18 – $20

Military and Veterans Family Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$20 – $35

Father’s Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$20 – $35

Dinosaur Discovery at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$4
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Steps Against Melanoma Walk at the Milwaukee Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

Sunday, May 19 at 8:00am at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI  19th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk (formerly Block Melanoma). All participants who register and raise or self-donate $50 or more will receive a 2024 Steps Against Melanoma T-shirt—all proceeds benefitting AIM at Melanoma Foundation. More Information Here. Please note: […]

$50

Celebrate Diversity Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$20 – $35

Mother’s Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

$20 – $35

Event Series 2024 Earth Day Activities

Party for the Planet 2024: Milwaukee River Cleanup With The Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

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 […]

Free

Egg Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

Saturday, March 30 from 9:30am - 3:00pm Let your “hare” down and enjoy a day so “egg-citing” you could “dye.” Egg Day is a special event at the Zoo for the entire family. You and your “peeps” can put on a pair of bunny ears at the entrance. Enjoy a complimentary slice of Racine Danish […]

$20 – $35

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