Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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Enjoy an informal guided birding walk, spotting and identifying birds as we go. Mostly flat terrain with less than 1 mile of hiking. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars or borrow a pair at the Nature Center. No prior experience in birding is necessary. New birders and families welcome! This guided bird walk […]
Spend some time outdoors and hike along a brief 0.75-mile portion of our trails lit by candlelight! Warm up afterward with s’mores and hot cocoa. Dress for the weather, wear your boots in case some sections get muddy and borrow some snowshoes at the Nature Center if there’s enough snow! This event is free and […]
Ever wondered what it's like to be an animal living at Havenwoods? Join us for our creative storytelling program. Participants will start with a short storytelling of the children's book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin; a book that humorously details the life of a worm through his diary entries. After, Participants will then […]
Winter Break Milwaukee When: Havenwoods State Forest: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Embrace the season at Winter Break Milwaukee, a free family-friendly winter festival that’s all about enjoying the great outdoors, no matter the weather. Highlights typically include fat tire bike rides with Wheel & Sprocket, winter surfing lessons from High 5 Surfing, nordic walking, and […]
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