Milwaukee Family Events

Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar โ€” 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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  • 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 fun for the whole family! Whether you come to create a masterpiece or show off your terrifying threads, this event is your one-stop shop for […]

    $10 โ€“ $20
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • 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 ๐Ÿ“… October 10-31 | โฐ 11:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    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 food within our community. A combined community event brought to you by the Bay View, Tippecanoe, Mitchell Street, and Zablocki Branches. The event features: Browser the […]

    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, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and more! We're […]

    $26
  • Kids MusicFest at The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

    2025 Music Events
    Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

    November 09, 2025, 12:00pm โ€“ 4:00pm  Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC), 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI A hands-on music event for kids? YES! Milwaukee Jazz Institute will be at KIDS MUSICFEST Sunday, Nov. 9 from 12pm to 4pm at The Milwaukee Youth Art Center Admission is FREE!   Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • 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 THE DATES October 1st @ 10 AM November 5th @ 10 AM December 3rd @ 10 AM Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • 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 You Find a Leaf" and doing a matching coloring activity to follow. This event is best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there! […]

    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 expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each learn and practice fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are great […]

    $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: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* โ€ข 9:30โ€“10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]

    $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: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* โ€ข 9:30โ€“10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]

    $5
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • 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 and nutmeg, and a five-senses scavenger hunt along the trails. The program concludes with a heartfelt service project where children create gratitude gift bags for […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)

    Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus 8900 16th St, Mount Pleasant

    Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: your little ones will also meet an adorable animal at WHS! Registration is encouraged, but not required. There is a limit of 3 […]

    Free
  • Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)

    Wisconsin Humane Society 2026
    Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus 630 West Dekora Street, Saukville, United States

    Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: your little ones will also meet an adorable animal at WHS! Registration is encouraged, but not required. There is a limit of 3 […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    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
  • 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 expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each learn and practice creating fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]

    $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 expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each learn and practice creating fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]

    $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 phone charged to take photos with the Jolly Old Elf! Event included with regular admission. Santa will be at the Milwaukee Domes telling classic holiday […]

    $8 โ€“ $22
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinaryโ€”powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • 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 THE DATES October 1st @ 10 AM November 5th @ 10 AM December 3rd @ 10 AM Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinaryโ€”powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinaryโ€”powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinaryโ€”powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • 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 phone charged to take photos with the Jolly Old Elf! Event included with regular admission. Santa will be at the Milwaukee Domes telling classic holiday […]

    $8 โ€“ $22
  • Grand Opening of Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Snowyard

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this wintery wonderland, simple, everyday cardboard turns into something extraordinaryโ€”powered by imagination! The Snowyard features a mountainside sock skating rink, snowman stacking, snow fort building and seasonal Be A Maker activities like 3-D polar bear making and creating a unique snowflake with yarn. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    $14
  • 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: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* โ€ข 9:30โ€“10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]

    $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: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* โ€ข 9:30โ€“10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]

    $5
  • Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)

    Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus 8900 16th St, Mount Pleasant

    Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: your little ones will also meet an adorable animal at WHS! Registration is encouraged, but not required. There is a limit of 3 […]

    Free
  • Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)

    Wisconsin Humane Society 2026
    Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus 630 West Dekora Street, Saukville, United States

    Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra special twist: your little ones will also meet an adorable animal at WHS! Registration is encouraged, but not required. There is a limit of 3 […]

    Free
  • Holiday Sing Along with Ms Kara at The Brookfield Public Library

    Holiday 2025
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 2-5: Sing a mix of holiday songs and have hands-on fun with scarves, jingling bells, and more! 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
  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Holiday Elf Dance Party

    Holiday 2025
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

     ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—˜๐—น๐—ณ ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜†!  Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the season at Southridge Mallโ€™s Holiday ๐—˜๐—น๐—ณ ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜†!  A ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ  will be making a surprise stop at the start of the event to spread some holiday cheer โ€” you wonโ€™t want to miss it!  ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Outside of […]

    Free
  • Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Cafรฉ Shorewood

    Holiday 2025
    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Cafรฉ ๐Ÿ“4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WIโ€‹ 53211๐Ÿ“… Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽ… Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! ๐Ÿฅ‚โœจ Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We're continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with […]

    $75
  • 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 phone charged to take photos with the Jolly Old Elf! Event included with regular admission. Santa will be at the Milwaukee Domes telling classic holiday […]

    $8 โ€“ $22
  • Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Cafรฉ Shorewood

    Holiday 2025
    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Brunch With Santa at Little Sprouts Play Cafรฉ ๐Ÿ“4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, WIโ€‹ 53211๐Ÿ“… Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025 ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽ… Brunch with Santa: A Magical Playdate! ๐Ÿฅ‚โœจ Get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! Santa Claus is coming to town brunch! We're continuing our annual tradition of celebrating with […]

    $75

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