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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  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Bilingual Storytime at the Milwaukee Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $7 – $11
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free
  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free
  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Little Sprouts Boo-tiful Halloween Bash

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    A Boo-tiful Day of Play & Projects!   Unleash Your Inner Monster and Your Creative Spirit!   Get ready for a spooktacular, self-guided Halloween bash filled with crafts, costumes, and creative […]

    $10 – $20
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free
  • Unity in the Community at The Mitchell Street Library

    2025 Community Events
    Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Unity in the Community Saturday, November 1 from 12-4 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W.Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Join us for a celebration of diverse cultures, art, and […]

    Free
  • Exploring Lab: Magnetic Painting at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair.  Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]

    $26
  • Bilingual Story Time at Rescued Roasters MKE

    2025 Story Times
    Rescued Roasters MKE 4435 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE […]

    Free
  • Magical Mornings at BlackBear Children’s Boutique

    Black Bear Boutique 4312 Oakland, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique in Shorewood on Saturday, November 8th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading the short story, "If […]

    Free
  • Little Mondays: Pet Shop Sensory Bins

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    We're kicking off the week with a hands-on activity with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be […]

    $32
  • Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]

    $5
  • Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]

    $5
  • Gratitude & Nature: A Mindful Afternoon at MeeKwon Park

    MeeKwon Park

    Parents and children will come together for a mindful afternoon at Mee-Kwon Park, exploring gratitude through nature and the senses. Activities include a gentle meditation, a sensory experience with clementines […]

    Free
  • Little Mondays: Pumpkin Pie Cloud Dough at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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 be […]

    $26
  • Little Mondays at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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 be […]

    $26
  • Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your […]

    $8 – $22
  • Bilingual Story Time at Rescued Roasters MKE

    2025 Story Times
    Rescued Roasters MKE 4435 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE […]

    Free
  • Storyteller Santa at the Milwaukee Domes

    Holiday 2025
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Storyteller Santa at the Domes in Milwaukee Gather the family to hear Santa tell classic holiday stories. Between readings, Santa will visit with the kiddos. Be sure to have your […]

    $8 – $22
  • Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]

    $5
  • Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]

    $5

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