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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2 events,
Curious George at Discovery World (CLOSING WEEKEND!) Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Through August 31, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This weekend is your last chance to catch Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! - a traveling exhibit at Discovery World that sparks a world of curiosity, adventure, and hands-on fun. Please note: […]
$21 – $25
Sopra Mare (School of Rock) Sundays in August from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 3 - School of Rock Youth Band (Rock) August 10 – VLNTYN (Indie Rock) August 17 - Neal Bardele (Jazz) August 24 - Toco Rio (Traditional Brazilian Choro) August 31 - Drew Gill (Folk)
$15
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1 event,
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
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2 events,
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Free
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1 event,
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Free
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1 event,
September 6: Wildflowers on the Water Festival 3pm-7pm Sincerely in Song will host the 3rd Annual Wildflowers on the Water at Lakeshore State Park. This event, in collaboration with Friends of Lakeshore State Park, aims to raise awareness of Milwaukee’s premier urban lakefront destination through live music, art, local vendors, and activities. More details to […]
Free
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1 event,
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
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3 events,
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Free
Join us for FREE Movie Nights at Davidson Park—presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners! July 25, August 15, September 12 | 6:30 pm Presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners, Friday Movie Nights invite families and friends to relax, enjoy fan-favorite films under the stars, and grab snacks from local vendors. Films […]
Free
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2 events,
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On Saturday, September 13, at the Milwaukee Mile at State Fair Park in Milwaukee, Wis., you’re invited to join us for Rally Round for Children’s Wisconsin, a one-of-a-kind event for a one-of-a-kind cause. It will be the biggest pep rally you’ll ever attend, and all proceeds benefit Children’s Wisconsin. Rally Round continues the 45-year legacy […]
$25
Milwaukee Comic Con The Milwaukee Comic Con is back and has grown even bigger! Milwaukee Comic Con will be at Wisconsin State Fair Park in the Exposition Center. It will feature more vendors, more artists, more creators, and more special guests with a larger floor space for fans. There will be 200+ tables of geeky […]
$10
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1 event,
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
$15 – $55
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1 event,
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
$15 – $55
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2 events,
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
GEO RUTHERFORD, CREATOR OF SPOOKY LAKES COLORING BOOK Tue, 9/16/2025 at 6:30pm Boswell Book Company 2559 N Downer Ave Milwaukee, WI Boswell welcomes Wisconsin artist, educator, and TikTok start Geo Rutherford, the founder of Spooky Lake Month, back to the store for a fun evening featuring her new book, theSpooky Lakes Coloring Book, the companion to […]
Free
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4 events,
Pocket Park at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Pocket Park exhibit at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids 4 and under — is getting a magical tooth fairy garden theme refresh. Families will find a brand-new treehouse, an expanded soft crawl area, and a larger nursing room with a changing table for caregivers. Thanks to support […]
$13 – $14
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Free
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1 event,
Pocket Park at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Pocket Park exhibit at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids 4 and under — is getting a magical tooth fairy garden theme refresh. Families will find a brand-new treehouse, an expanded soft crawl area, and a larger nursing room with a changing table for caregivers. Thanks to support […]
$13 – $14
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5 events,
Pocket Park at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Pocket Park exhibit at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids 4 and under — is getting a magical tooth fairy garden theme refresh. Families will find a brand-new treehouse, an expanded soft crawl area, and a larger nursing room with a changing table for caregivers. Thanks to support […]
$13 – $14
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Free
Gather your friends, family, teammates, and public ice skate under Eble Park Ice Arena's new "glowing" lights. All ages and skating abilities are welcome. Public skating rules apply during these sessions. The cost is $12.00 per skater with FREE skate rental (if needed). All skaters must purchase their admission ticket online prior to arriving. To […]
$12
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6 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Pocket Park at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Pocket Park exhibit at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids 4 and under — is getting a magical tooth fairy garden theme refresh. Families will find a brand-new treehouse, an expanded soft crawl area, and a larger nursing room with a changing table for caregivers. Thanks to support […]
$13 – $14
September 20: Fall Scavenger Hunt 9:30am-10:30am 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.
Free
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3 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Pocket Park at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Pocket Park exhibit at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids 4 and under — is getting a magical tooth fairy garden theme refresh. Families will find a brand-new treehouse, an expanded soft crawl area, and a larger nursing room with a changing table for caregivers. Thanks to support […]
$13 – $14
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
$15 – $55
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3 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
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We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]
$26
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
$15 – $55
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2 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
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5 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
Bilingual Storytime – Last Wednesday Each Month – 10am-10:20am (included with admission) 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.
$7 – $11
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1 event,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
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3 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Free
FRI SEP 26, 2025 - 7:30 PM The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, United States | Ages: All Ages Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening of the movie, […]
$43 – $191
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2 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
This one’s just for the teens Climb, flip, race, and hang out during Teen Night at Urban Air Milwaukee West. $30 gets you: Platinum Attractions Pizza Slice Drink Serious fun 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.
$30
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2 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
$15 – $55
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3 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
$15 – $55
Join us for a special series of parenting classes in collaboration with the amazing therapists from Tosa Pediatrics! Each month, we’ll explore a different topic to support you through the ups and downs of parenting—from toddler tantrums to anxiety. This monthly workshop series is designed to give parents evidence-based tools, expert insight, and a whole […]
$28
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2 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
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5 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Free
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Free
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2 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm / Sun Oct 5 2025 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. […]
$15
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11 events,
Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
$7
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Free
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters only October 3rd - 5th. See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with behind-the-scenes footage from […]
$8 – $19
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17 events,
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Free
Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
$7
Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
$7
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