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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Celebrate the first sunrise of 2025 with a guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest! Dress warmly for the weather, wear your boots in case of some mud and borrow some snowshoes at the nature center if there’s enough snow! Warm up by a campfire afterward! This event is weather-dependent. Group/Program Hosting: Havenwoods State Forest Event […]
Join a park ranger in celebrating the new year with a guided hike through Mauthe Lake Rec Area on the Tamarack Trail. The hike is a 2.2-mile loop. Enjoy the crisp winter air, quality time with the community and a cozy fire at the picnic shelter to finish. Meet at the beach parking lot, dress […]
Celebrate the first sunrise of 2025 with a guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest! Dress warmly for the weather, wear your boots in case of some mud and borrow some […]
First Day Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Begin your new year in the outdoors! Join naturalist Laurie Hylen for a hike along the shore of Lake Michigan. Meet at the Bathhouse and chart your course for an outdoor adventure. Bring some treats and celebrate the start […]
Ring in 2026 by jumping into frigid Lake Michigan with thousands of fellow Wisconsinites—or simply cheer from the shore with hot cocoa in hand. The greater Milwaukee area offers multiple polar plunge opportunities, from the legendary Bradford Beach tradition to charity-focused events supporting Special Olympics athletes. Bradford Beach: Milwaukee's biggest polar plunge The Bradford Beach […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
Let's kick off the new year with our free, fun, and fantastic yoga event! On Jan. 1, join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center for an active start to 2026! Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. Event Information When: Jan. 1, 2026 Where: Beulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S. Bay St.) Register […]
First Day Hike at Harrington Beach State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Description: Start the new year with fresh air and beautiful views at Harrington Beach State Park’s annual First-Day Hike! Choose your own adventure or join the guided hike led by Amanda and the Harrington Beach Hikers Meetup Group. Warm […]
First Day Hike at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join us to start the new year on a high note! Wear plenty of layers and well-treaded boots, as there might be mud or ice on the trails. Choose one of the guided hike options: […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. […]
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