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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Here is the complete schedule:

  • July 8 – Venus Rising (Femme-forward) Ladies Must Swing & Ellie Jackson. A powerful opening night celebrating women in music, featuring swing-era revival and soulful contemporary vocals.
  • July 15 – Ride On (Bike-safety & fun in partnership with Bubbler Bikes) Vincent Van Great + Amanda Huff with The Art of 3. High-energy hip hop and genre-blending soul set the tone for a night centered on movement, community and cycling culture.
  • July 22 – Cool School (Jazz, blues, funk) Troubadours of Rhythm and Minor Worries. A laid-back, groove-heavy evening highlighting Milwaukee’s deep bench of jazz, blues, and funk talent.
  • July 29 – Viva (Latin music celebration) Orquestra Rumba + Orquestra Rumba Trio. A vibrant, dance-filled night of Latin rhythms and percussion-driven performance.
  • Aug 5 – Live Art (Community Arts & Funk Festival collaboration) Stephen Hull Experience with Cameron Webb. An immersive night where live music and visual art intersect, anchored by funk-forward performances. Free art supplies will be given away during this event.
  • Aug 12 – Carnival at the Shell (Circus entertainment) Los Mitoteros with The Hot Swing Trio. A playful, family-friendly evening blending global sounds with circus arts and swing.
  • Aug 19 – Back to School (A celebration of the end of summer) Ben Mulwana & The Village with The New Gray. A soulful sendoff to summer with uplifting indie, folk, and rock. influences.
  • Aug 26 – Planet to Park (Environmental focus) Gnarrenschiff and Maximiano. A genre-bending finale rooted in global sounds and environmental awareness, closing the season with intention and energy.

Performances run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and all events are free and open to the public.

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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