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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Halloween Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s family-friendly alternative to the usual haunted houses is returning for its 32nd year. The family-friendly event encourages youth to learn about nature in the outdoor setting […]
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 […]
Join the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on Saturday, October 11, for a fright-free Halloween celebration! Families can enjoy story times, live reptiles and animals with Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo, and hands-on […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Halloween Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s family-friendly alternative to the usual haunted houses is returning for its 32nd year. The family-friendly event encourages youth to learn about nature in the outdoor setting […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
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 […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Join us for Tiny Tasters: A Fall Cooking Series! Our hands-on culinary adventure for little chefs aged 2-6! In partnership with Toddlers Love to Cook, this three-part series at Little […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
October 15: Pumpkin Craft Drop In 5-6pm / Beach Bonfire 5-7:30pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the 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 […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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 […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Trick or Treat Trains Fridays: October 3, 10, 17, 24 ​Bring your kids or grandkids in costume and we’ll take a train from the Depot in East Troy to Byrnes Park […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
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 […]
Autumn Celebration @ Urban Ecology Center đź“… October 18 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMGet ready for a great time celebrating autumn at Washington Park! Whether you’re into nature […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
NORTHSIDE YMCA Trunk-or-Treat SUN, OCT 19 | 1:00-3:00 PM Enjoy a safe, daytime trick-or-treating in the MCP parking lot. There’ll be spook-tacularly creative trunks, so be sure to cast your […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đź“… October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Get ready for a colorful and creative Halloween celebration! This event is designed specifically for our Little Sprouts ages 2–6 to create their own custom trick-or-treat bag and burn off […]
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 […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.