Milwaukee Family Events

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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Event Series: Discovery World 2026
 

Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a 3-day shellabration of Discovery World’s most charismatic residents!

Get to know our amazing turtles (and meet some turtle-y cool friends from partner organizations), make wearable turtle projects, join turtle enrichment presentations, enjoy animal encounters, and more!

Learn from our aquarists and local wildlife experts, catch a turtle feeding, and so much more!

Meet the Turtles of Discovery World

    • Beep & Boop – These Box Turtles are our spokes-turtles! Beep, is shy and loves curling up in their shell. Boop, is the opposite—outgoing and always ready for the camera!
    • Salt & Peppa – Our two resident Wood Turtles who love to climb and explore!
    • Tortilla – A Spiny Softshell Turtle who loves burrowing under tiny rocks, often leaving just his snout peeking out.
    • Linnaeus – A Blanding’s Turtle with a perpetual smile who enjoys watching guests walk by.
    • Wolverine – A Red-Eared Slider who dances through the water and loves squeezing under exhibit elements to hide.
    • Plus, find our group turtle exhibit behind our touch tanks with Red-Eared Sliders, Northern Map Turtles, and Painted Turtles.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

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