2025 Back To School Celebration

The MKE With Kids Back To School Celebration is your one-stop shop to ring in the new school year and explore programs & activities for your kids.

Event Details

  • Date and Time: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: Beaulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI 53207)
  • Admission: Free for all attendees.
  • Parking: Free and conveniently located.
  • Pre-register to receive reminders! Pre-registration is not required to attend, but it helps us plan for your visit.

What to Expect

Here’s what you and your family can look forward to:

  • Live DJ Dance Party: Let loose with Kid Boogie Down, bubbles, laser lights, and more!
  • Hometown Mascots: High five & take photos with local mascots.
  • Touch-A-Truck: Explore city trucks like snow plows and fire trucks.
  • Arts & Crafts Stations: Make Bunting Banners, Decorate Bookmarks, and more.
  • Family-Friendly Fun: Interactive games and activities from local programs and vendors including:
    • Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
    • Danceworks 
    • Down the Road Education
    • Ebenezer Child Care 
    • First Stage
    • Girl Scouts of WI Southeast
    • Goldfish 
    • Legacy Gym
    • Mad Science
    • Mathnasium
    • Milwaukee Admirals (Roscoe the mascot)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (Bango the mascot)
    • Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy
    • Milwaukee Recreation
    • Renaissance Child Development Center
    • Swimtastic
    • WI Bike Fed
    • Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
  • Convenient Amenities: Free and plentiful parking makes it easy to enjoy your day!

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